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Yoga Journal Conference with Gary Kraftsow
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Saturday, April 14 — 10:30am - 12:30pm
Main Conference - Session 2
Therapeutic / Mixed Levels
Experience the successful National Institutes of Health--recognized Viniyoga protocol for lower 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.
Lecture, demonstration, and asana.
Saturday, April 14 — 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Main Conference - Session 3
Therapeutic / Mixed Levels
Many people come to yoga looking for relief from common aches and pains. We'll explore the biomechanics of the upper back, neck, and shoulders, and the types of problems that can affect these areas. Then we'll develop and practice a sequence of adapted asanas designed to relieve stress as well as strengthen weaker areas.
Discussion and asana practice.
Sunday, April 15 — 10:30am - 12:30pm
Main Conference - Session 5
Continue Your Education
Experience the powerful inner tools of psychophysical transformation esteemed by the Tantric yogis of India. We'll systematically examine the theory and practical application of pranayama, and explore how to effectively integrate pranayama with bandhas in the asana practice. These practices help us increase and regulate our purifying fire (agni), cultivate and strengthen our vital energy (prana shakti), and develop and strengthen our will and determination (sankalpa shakti).
Integrated practice and discussion.
Sunday, April 15 — 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Main Conference - Session 6
Contemplative / Mixed Levels
Our intention is affected by our thoughts, feelings, and desires, which are in turn affected by our conditioning. As we begin to gain control of our mind, we develop the determination and strength to overcome our conditioning and to continue the inner journey. Come learn how the ancients developed ritualized actions (such as nyasa, or gestures) and objects (such as yantra), believing that as attachments are loosened, the inner light begins to illumine our minds and the True Self emerges.
Asana, pranayama, mantra, meditation, and ritual.
Monday, April 16 — 9:00am - 4:30pm
Monday All-Day Intensives
Therapeutic / Mixed Levels
Viniyoga Therapy for Emotional Well-Being: Focus on Anxiety and Depression Discover the yoga therapy perspective and methods for working with anxiety and depression, exploring psychological aspects of the human system, models of the integrated personality that emerge from Vedic teachings, and the science of meditation that the ancients developed for reducing suffering and cultivating our higher human potential. In the morning we'll focus on working with anxiety, and in the afternoon we'll focus on depression.
Discussion and asana practice.
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Common Aches and Pains: The Lower Back, Sacrum, and Hips
Gary Kraftsow - Course ID: M2KRAFSaturday, April 14 — 10:30am - 12:30pm
Main Conference - Session 2
Therapeutic / Mixed Levels
Experience the successful National Institutes of Health--recognized Viniyoga protocol for lower 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.
Lecture, demonstration, and asana.
Common Aches and Pains: The Upper Back, Neck, and Shoulders
Gary Kraftsow - Course ID: M3KRAFSaturday, April 14 — 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Main Conference - Session 3
Therapeutic / Mixed Levels
Many people come to yoga looking for relief from common aches and pains. We'll explore the biomechanics of the upper back, neck, and shoulders, and the types of problems that can affect these areas. Then we'll develop and practice a sequence of adapted asanas designed to relieve stress as well as strengthen weaker areas.
Discussion and asana practice.
Foundational Practice of Tantric Yoga: Pranayama and Bandha
Gary Kraftsow - Course ID: M5KRAFSunday, April 15 — 10:30am - 12:30pm
Main Conference - Session 5
Continue Your Education
Experience the powerful inner tools of psychophysical transformation esteemed by the Tantric yogis of India. We'll systematically examine the theory and practical application of pranayama, and explore how to effectively integrate pranayama with bandhas in the asana practice. These practices help us increase and regulate our purifying fire (agni), cultivate and strengthen our vital energy (prana shakti), and develop and strengthen our will and determination (sankalpa shakti).
Integrated practice and discussion.
Harnessing Your Power of Intention
Gary Kraftsow - Course ID: M6KRAFSunday, April 15 — 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Main Conference - Session 6
Contemplative / Mixed Levels
Our intention is affected by our thoughts, feelings, and desires, which are in turn affected by our conditioning. As we begin to gain control of our mind, we develop the determination and strength to overcome our conditioning and to continue the inner journey. Come learn how the ancients developed ritualized actions (such as nyasa, or gestures) and objects (such as yantra), believing that as attachments are loosened, the inner light begins to illumine our minds and the True Self emerges.
Asana, pranayama, mantra, meditation, and ritual.
Viniyoga Therapy for Emotional Well-Being: Focus on Anxiety and Depression
Gary Kraftsow - Course ID: AMKRAFMonday, April 16 — 9:00am - 4:30pm
Monday All-Day Intensives
Therapeutic / Mixed Levels
Viniyoga Therapy for Emotional Well-Being: Focus on Anxiety and Depression Discover the yoga therapy perspective and methods for working with anxiety and depression, exploring psychological aspects of the human system, models of the integrated personality that emerge from Vedic teachings, and the science of meditation that the ancients developed for reducing suffering and cultivating our higher human potential. In the morning we'll focus on working with anxiety, and in the afternoon we'll focus on depression.
Discussion and asana practice.
