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Gary Kraftsow began his study of yoga with T.K.V. Desikachar in 1974. As the founder and director of the American Viniyoga Institute he teaches classes, leads workshops, and trains teachers in the Viniyoga approach to yoga and yoga therapy. He is the author of Yoga for Wellness and Yoga for Transformation, and he designed the protocol for the successful National Institutes of Health study on low back pain.
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Instructor: Aadil Palkhivala and Gary Kraftsow
Friday, May 16
8:00am - 5:00pm: Friday Intensive
Code: AEIGHT
All levels
Take an experiential journey through the eight aspects of yoga described by Patanjali in the Yoga Sutra, and learn how, together, they lead to a grounded, enlightening experience.
Instructor: Gary Kraftsow
Saturday, May 17
11:00am-1:00pm: Main Conference
Code: M2KRAF
All Levels
Perhaps the truly unique gift of the ancient seers is the art and science of pranayama. We’ll discuss the teachings and methods of pranayama. Then, using asana as preparation, we’ll do a deep, safe, and powerful pranayama practice. Mostly asana.
Instructor: Gary Kraftsow
Saturday, May 17
3:30pm-5:30pm: Main Conference
Code: M3KRAF
All Levels, Therapeutic
The ancient chakra system is a complex model of the integrated human being in which deep dimensions of our personality are revealed. We’ll explore the relationship between physical and emotional health using the chakra model and develop practices to restore equilibrium. Discussion and asana.
Instructor: Gary Kraftsow
Sunday, May 18
9:00am-12:00pm: CET Conference
Code:
Learn to create a safe and effective therapeutic practice with practical modifications. We’ll focus on adapting the classic asanas and breathing patterns, and explore the use of pranayama and meditation for various therapeutic needs. Lecture, discussion, and practice.
Instructor: Gary Kraftsow
Sunday, May 18
3:00pm-5:00pm: Main Conference
Code: M6KRAF
All Levels, Contemplative
Meditation is the unparalleled means to tap into our higher potential. We’ll begin with a brief lecture and discussion, followed by a practice incorporating asana, pranayama, mantra, and self-reflective meditation techniques. We’ll end with a discussion on how to integrate meditation into daily life. Lecture, asana, and meditation.
Instructor: Gary Kraftsow
Monday, May 19
9:00am-4:30pm: Yoga as Medicine Intensive
Code: AMKRAF
All Levels
We’ll review biomechanics of specific vulnerable areas of the body and learn adapted asana sequences to combat problems that can affect them. The morning session focuses on the lower back, sacrum, and hips; the afternoon portion covers the upper back, shoulders, and neck. Lecture and asana.
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