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Former Anusara Teachers and Studio Owners create a Yoga Coalition

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Today is a new day for a group of ex-Anusara yoga teachers, studio owners, and advisors who in the wake of the John Friend/Anusara controversy have come together to create and launch a grassroots network called Yoga Coalition. The introductory letter we received this morning: Dear Friends, Colleagues and Students, Well. 2012 sure has delivered on [...]

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Douglas Brooks calls for the end of Anusara, Inc

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In a response to the earlier letter today by Michal Lichtman, the new CEO of Anusara, Inc, Philosopher Douglas Brooks sent out his own letter sharing his thoughts on how Anusara as a company should take steps to dissolve. Common Sense: Thoughts on the Present State of Affairs I find myself compelled to write to [...]

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Letter from new CEO of Anusara, Michal Lichtman announces 50/50 partnership with John Friend

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Updated March 15, 2012: A new letter from Anusara, Inc. states that “Michal Lichtman is not a co-owner, nor is she serving in any executive capacity for the company, she remains a great supporter of Anusara yoga.” February 28, 2012: Below is a letter from Michal Litchman, the new CEO of Ansuara, Inc. which was sent out [...]

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John Friend steps down as CEO of Anusara, Inc.

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We received these two letters last night back to back. The first describes plans for reorganizing Anusara as a “teacher run non-profit organization (501C3)” with John stepping down as CEO and introducing Michal Lichtman in his place. The second letter comes as an introduction from Michal as the new CEO of Anusara, Inc. Video of John Friend and Michal [...]

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John Friend takes a Leave of Absence

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 Here is the latest letter from John Friend, The Founder of Anusara Yoga, sent this morning in the wake of the Anusara controversy: Dear Friends, The last two weeks have been intensely heartbreaking for me. I am deeply sorry for choices I made, which have caused such a firestorm of pain and suffering in our [...]

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New Letter from the Interim Committee: John’s Teaching Schedule – Miami

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Letter to the community, Feb 11, 2012 Today, February 11th, the members of the interim committee held a 3-hour mediated conversation with John Friend. Our only topic of discussion was the advisability of continuing with his upcoming scheduled events in Miami. Many differing views were expressed among the participants. We conveyed to John the sentiments [...]

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Journey into the Heart of Sacred India Pilgrimage (Pictures)

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A kind of India happens everywhere, that’s the truth too; everywhere is terrible and wonder-filled and overwhelming if you open your sense to the actual pulsating beat. ~ Salman Rushdie Travel will fundamentally change who you are as a person. Having never been outside of the state of California, I had the opportunity to learn this lesson for [...]

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