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Gary Kraftsow began
his study of yoga with
T.K.V. Desikachar in 1974.
As founder/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 National Institutes of
Health study on low-back
pain.
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Instructor: Gary Kraftsow
Saturday, January 17
10:30am-12:30pm: Session 2
Code: M2KRAF
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
Saturday, January 17
3:30pm-5:30pm: Session 3
Code: M3KRAF
All Levels, Contemplative
Bring the power of meditation into your life. First, learn how to reduce mental agitation and connect with our deeper self. Then, explore how to activate a personal meditation practice through developing your attention and breaking free from past conditioning. Come create a personal meditation ritual for insight into the possibility of peace. Meditation practice.
Instructor: Gary Kraftsow
Sunday, January 18
10:30am-12:30pm: Session 5
Code: M5KRAF
All Levels, Continue Your Education
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, then develop and practice a sequence of adapted asanas designed to relieve stress as well as strengthen them. Lecture and asana.
Instructor: Gary Kraftsow
Sunday, January 18
3:30pm-5:30pm: Session 6
Code: M6KRAF
All 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
Monday, January 19
9:00am-4:30pm: Yoga as Medicine Intensive
Code: AMKRAF
All Levels, Therapeutic
Modern science is beginning to confirm what the ancient yogis have known for thousands of years: that emotional states powerfully impact the health of the body. We'll explore the complex interaction between thought, emotion, and physiology, as well as examine the yoga practices that can be used to restore equilibrium-including asana, pranayama, chanting, and meditation.
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