The philosophical base from which Yoga from the Heart teachings emerge is the non dual Tantric approach.  Anusara yoga is based on a modern strand of Tantra within the framework of essential philosophical components originating primarily from Kashmir over 1000 years ago.  The non-dual view is that the material world and pure spirit are not seperate, we do not need to transcend the body to experience freedom and joy.  The material world is seen as the embodiment of Shiva-Shakti or the Supreme. The microcosm contains the Macrocosm. Therefore, the essence of the body, emotions, and the mind is Divine.

The attributes of the Supreme (Shiva-Shakti) at its absolute, unbounded essence are:
• Cit (Self-awareness/Supreme Consciousness) - Shiva
• Ananda (Bliss/creative power) - Shakti
• Goodness or Auspiciousness (Shri/Shiva)
• Purnatva (fullness, which includes peace)
• Svatantrya (ultimate freedom)
• Spanda (pulsation/polarity of energies)

The highest intention of the practice is the expansion of consciousness, recognising the attributes of the supreme within ourselves and having our lives be a creative expression of that.