YA Lineages Interview
Join Gary Kraftsow and Kim Weeks as they discuss the Lineage of Viniyoga.Click to view the interview.Click here to see the practice.
Yoga Teacher Training
Embodied Yoga Interview with Gary Kraftsow
Listen to Gary’s interview with Mark Walsh of Embodied Yoga as he discusses his days with Deśikācar and Kriṣṇamācārya, Yoga Therapy, the importance of the breath, the lineage of Viniyoga, the multi-dimensional model of the human being, the ultimate goal of yoga as preparation for death. LISTEN NOW>> #viniyoga #yogatherapy #garykraftsow #breathandyoga #yogalineage #yogateachertraining #yogatherapisttraining #asana…
Podcast with J. Brown
Listen to Gary and J. talk about Gary’s time in India and his relationship with TKV Desikachar, the story behind the name of American Viniyoga Institute, and the potential role of Yoga Therapy in healthcare. LISTEN NOW>>
Do you want to be a Yoga Therapist? Days 3, 4, & 5
Do you want to be a Yoga Therapist? Know anybody with back issues? Or maybe, do you know anyone who has not had back issues? Days Three, Four and Five are all about the low back and hips. Knees too. In training, we learn the intake process of how to ask the right questions to…
What is Viniyoga? Part Five: Yoga vs. Yoga Therapy
What is Viniyoga?Part Five – Yoga vs. Yoga Therapy “Although the distinction may seem subtle, it is important for the yoga student and the yoga therapy client to be clear about their intentions when seeking out yoga professionals. It is also extremely important for yoga professionals – whether teachers or therapists – to be clear…
¿Qué es Viniyoga? Parte Cinco: La Diferencia entre Yoga y Yoga Terapia
“Aunque la diferencia pueda parecer sutil, es importante que los estudiantes de yoga y los clientes del terapeuta de yoga tengan una intención muy clara cuando buscan a los profesionales del yoga. Es extremadamente importante que los profesionales del yoga – ya sean maestros o terapeutas – tengan claridad acerca de la intención y la…
¿Qué es Viniyoga? Parte Cuatro: El Arte y La Ciencia de Secuenciar
¿Qué es Viniyoga? Parte Cuatro – El Arte y La Ciencia de Secuenciar “La clave para una práctica efectiva es una secuencia bien concebida.”–Gary Kraftsow, Yoga for Wellness En Viniyoga, hablamos mucho de la práctica de yoga personal porque nos remite a la misma definición del yoga. La raíz sánscrita, “vini” significa adaptación, y la…
What is Viniyoga? Part Four: The Art and Science of Sequencing
What is Viniyoga?Part Four – The Art and Science of Sequencing “A well-conceived sequence is the key to an effective practice.” — From Yoga for Wellness by Gary Kraftsow In Viniyoga, we talk a lot about a personal practice because it speaks to to the very definition of Viniyoga. The Sanskrit root of “vini” connotes…
What is Viniyoga? Part Three: Breath & Adaptation
What is Viniyoga?Week Three – Breath & Adaptation “Master your breath, let the self be in bliss, contemplate on the sublime within you.” –Tirumalai Krishnamacharya When I first started teaching Viniyoga, I was describing the importance of working with the breath to my 90-year-old neighbor. Her comment was, “Why do I need a class to…