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Gary Kraftsow began
his study of yoga with
T.K.V. Desikachar in 1974.
As founder and director
of the American Viniyoga
Institute, Gary teaches
classes, leads workshops,
and trains teachers and
therapists in the Viniyoga
approach. He is the author
of several books and DVDs
and designed the protocol
for the National Institutes of
Health's successful study on
low-back pain.
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Instructor: Gary Kraftsow
Monday, September 21
9:00am - 12:00pm: Healing Through Yoga: Session 1a
Code: T1AKRA
We'll focus on anatomical aspects of the human system, the universal goals for the structure as conceived by the ancients, and how they used asana as a means to reduce pain and improve function. Emphasis will be on the low back, sacrum, neck, and shoulders. Lecture and asana.
Instructor: Gary Kraftsow
Monday, September 21
2:30pm - 5:30pm: Healing Through Yoga: Session 1b
Code: T1BKRA
Learn about the physiological aspects of the human system, optimizing physiological function, and the science of pranayama that the ancients developed to manage symptoms of physiological stress and achieve well-being. Particular emphasis will be on reducing digestive distress, improving sleep, and strengthening immune function. Lecture and asana.
Instructor: Gary Kraftsow
Tuesday, September 22
9:00am - 5:30pm: Healing Through Yoga: Session 4
Code: T4KRAF
Explore life's primary spiritual challenges, such as how to find purpose in life, experience happiness in the present moment, and cultivate meaning in the face of suffering, impermanence, and death. We'll use yogic teachings and practices to explore these issues and find a path toward our own happiness and ultimate fulfillment. Lecture and asana.
Instructor: Gary Kraftsow
Wednesday, September 23
9:00am - 12:00pm: Healing Through Yoga: Session 5
Code: T5KRAF
We'll focus on psychological aspects of the human system, explore models of the integrated personality that emerge from Vedic teachings, and discover the science of meditation that the ancients developed for reducing suffering and cultivating our higher human potential. Lecture and asana.
Instructor: Gary Kraftsow
Friday, September 25
3:30pm - 5:30pm: Main Conference: Session 3
Code: M3KRAF
mixed levels, therapeutic
The ancients understood emotion as the complex interaction between our mood, cognitive processes, behavior, and physiologic responses-and they developed practices to reduce troubling emotional states and cultivate positive ones. We'll explore the interaction of these four aspects of emotion and the practices used to transform states of depression. Includes asana, pranayama, chanting, and meditation.
Instructor: Gary Kraftsow
Saturday, September 26
11:00am - 1:00pm: Main Conference: Session 5b
Code: M5KRAF
mixed levels, therapeutic
Experience the successful National Institutes of Health recognized Viniyoga protocol for low-back pain as we investigate the biomechanics of the lower back, sacrum, and hips, and learn about the types of problems that can affect these areas. Develop a sequence of adapted asana designed to relieve stress and strengthen this important area of the body. Lecture and asana.
Instructor: Gary Kraftsow
Saturday, September 26
3:30pm - 5:30pm: Main Conference: Session 6
Code: M6KRAF
mixed levels, therapeutic
The ancients understood emotion as the complex interaction between our mood, cognitive processes, behavior, and physiologic responses-and developed practices to reduce troubling emotional states and cultivate positive ones. We'll explore the interaction of these four aspects of emotion and the practices used to transform states of anxiety. Includes asana, pranayama, chanting, and meditation.
Instructor: Gary Kraftsow
Sunday, September 27
10:00am - 12:00pm: Main Conference: Session 7
Code: M7KRAF
mixed levels, therapeutic
Many come to yoga looking for relief from common aches and pains. We will explore the biomechanics of the upper back, neck, and shoulders, and the types of problems that can affect these areas. We'll develop and practice a sequence of adapted asanas designed to relieve stress as well as strengthen weaker areas. Lecture and asana.
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