anusaraEtymologyFrom Sanskrit अनुसर (anusara, “act of following; pursuit, conformity”). The Sanskrit term is often translated by practitioners as meaning ‘flowing with grace’, apparently following the reading of creator John Friend.anusara means A modern form of Hatha yoga that emphasizes a set of universal principles of alignment. Lexicurio rates it Sui generis — a strength score of 87 out of 100.nounA modern form of Hatha yoga that emphasizes a set of universal principles of alignment.