Gary Kraftsow
Restore balance in your body, calm your nervous system, and cultivate a more empowered relationship to health, aging, and wellbeing through the authentic therapeutic tradition of Yoga cikitsā, or Yoga therapy.
What if you could take the reins of your own health — moving beyond symptom management into empowered self-care that strengthens and stabilizes your body, mind, and spirit?
The ancient art of Yoga therapy offers this possibility… though it’s quite different from how yoga is commonly understood today.
While modern yoga culture emphasizes posture, performance, and flexibility, yoga’s original therapeutic purpose is to restore balance, function, clarity, resilience, and a felt sense of wholeness.
Master Yoga Teacher Gary Kraftsow is one of the foremost holders of the authentic therapeutic lineage of Yoga cikitsā.
Anchored in decades of study with legendary yogis T.K.V. Deśikāchar and Tirumalai Kriṣhṇamācārya, Gary has guided thousands of people into multidimensional wellbeing through Yoga cikitsā…
… moving beyond surface-level yoga practices into a potent, integrative journey of self-awareness and holistic care.
During this 12-week online journey, Gary will guide you through therapeutic applications of movement, breath, meditation, sound, chanting, and potent practices that support structural health, emotional balance, nervous system regulation, resilience, and conscious aging.
Through structural, physiological, mental, emotional, Yoga therapy practices, you’ll explore how physical pain, emotional stress, exhaustion, anxiety, inflammation, and chronic dysregulation are often interconnected expressions of imbalance within the larger human system…
… and how specific therapeutic practices can help interrupt cycles of tension, hyperarousal, depletion, and suffering while restoring greater ease, adaptability, vitality (prāṇa śakti), and internal stability.
Through gentle breath-centered movement practices, you’ll learn how to strengthen and stabilize vulnerable areas of your body, including the lower back, neck, jaw, pelvis, sacrum, and joints, to mitigate limited mobility and pain associated with structural issues in the body.
Gary will guide you in methods that help calm pain signaling within the nervous system, soften unconscious “bracing” patterns in the body, reduce structural guarding, and create new experiences of safety and relaxation within the physical system.
You’ll discover how breathwork, chanting, and focused meditative practices can positively influence cognitive clarity, emotional steadiness, sleep quality, and physiological regulation by working directly with the autonomic nervous system and the body’s stress response.
You’ll also explore the ancient art of Yoga therapy as a pathway toward deeper inner alignment — to reconnect with what truly nourishes you beneath habitual stress, distraction, cravings, fear, or exhaustion.
If you’re navigating midlife, chronic stress or pain, long-term illness, emotional fatigue, physical limitation, or the deeper existential questions that often emerge with aging…
… this immersive, practice-centered course offers an integrative and compassionate framework with therapeutic practices you can do on your own for living with greater calm, adaptability, vitality, and ease in body and mind.
During this Yoga therapy course, you’ll discover how to:
- Strengthen and stabilize the lower back, upper back, neck, jaw, sacrum, pelvis, and joints to build structural resilience and improve mobility
- Reduce pain by utilizing gentle, breath-coordinated movement and sound to interrupt pain signaling and lower physical guarding
- Manage anxiety and depression by utilizing breath-centric movement to ground the physical system and soothe the hyper-arousal of nervous energy in the body
- Increase circulation, resilience, and vital energy (prāṇa śakti) to deliver nutrients to damaged tissues and provide the internal strength necessary to manage chronic symptoms without further depletion
- Reduce inflammation to lower the body’s stress response, allowing the natural healing process to begin
- Improve memory, cognitive recall, clarity, and mental exhaustion by using focused breathing coordinated with chanting
- Sleep more soundly with strategies for managing physiological arousal and the nervous system
- Mitigate physical tension associated with stress such as neck and shoulder tension and tension headaches — and relearn relaxation habits to release the “bracing” patterns
- Learn how to calibrate exercise levels to your condition by using gentle, breath-coordinated movement to maintain mobility and function without causing post-exertional depletion
- Regulate the autonomic nervous system (ANS) through facilitating a smoother transition between activation and recovery
- Rediscover a sense of inherent completeness and self-reliance by connecting with sources of spiritual and emotional support, moving beyond the cycle of dependency
- Recognize true sources of nourishment and purpose to replace temporary cravings with lasting sources of joy and fulfillment
- Realize and awaken to your true nature, clearing the mental veils that can prevent you from experiencing your inherent peace and clarity
Please note: This course is designed for educational purposes only. Nothing in this training is to be construed as diagnostic, and any discussions of conditions and yogic practices will be descriptive and not prescriptive.
What You’ll Discover in These 12 Modules
In this 12-week transformational course, Gary will guide you through authentic Yoga cikitsā practices that increase function and instill a felt sense of wellbeing — on all levels of being.
Join the Livestream — or Stream Later to Watch at Your Convenience
You’ll connect with Gary and experience his teachings through livestreaming video via any connected device. This connection is easy to use and will enhance the impact of Gary’s transmissions. Can’t make it live? After each class, you can stream the video and audio recordings to enjoy anytime and anywhere at your convenience.
Course Sessions 2026-07-01 10:00:00 am.
This course will feature LIVE teachings, interactive sessions, experiential practices, and Q&A with Gary. Each session will build harmoniously upon the previous ones, so you’ll develop a complete holistic understanding of the practices, tools, and principles you’ll need to restore balance in your body, calm your nervous system, and cultivate a more empowered relationship to health and aging.
Part I: Yoga Therapy for the Structures of the Body
Module 1: Adapt & Calibrate Breath-Centric Āsana to Manage Structural Conditions of the Lower Back & Sacrum (2026-07-01 10:00:00 am)
This breath-centric āsana sequence can help mitigate or possibly even prevent pain and limited range of motion in the low back and sacrum as a result of postural issues, muscular strain, muscular imbalances, conditions of the intervertebral discs, and/or nerve impingement.
You'll also explore yoga therapy strategies, progressive treatment over time, lifestyle recommendations, and "red flags" requiring medical consultation.
Gary will guide you in a practice using the unique Viniyoga method of adapted breath-centric āsana designed and sequenced to support the low back and sacrum.
This approach utilizes a strategy that alternates contracting, releasing, and stretching the primary musculature - an approach known as Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF) in Western therapy and pratikriyā in yoga therapy.
In this opening module, you'll:
- Learn how to strengthen the lower back to build structural resilience, ensuring the spine has the necessary support to handle the physical demands of daily life
- Explore how to stabilize the sacrum to create a secure foundation for the pelvis, which can help to prevent compensatory strain and allows for more fluid, confident movement
- Discover how increasing circulation can facilitate the delivery of oxygen and vital nutrients to damaged tissues, providing the essential resources required for deep and lasting repair
- Examine ways to reduce inflammation to lower the body's stress response, allowing the natural healing process to begin
Module 2: Adapt & Calibrate Breath-Centric Āsana to Manage Structural Conditions That Impact the Hips (2026-07-08 10:00:00 am)
This breath-centric āsana practice can help mitigate or possibly even prevent hip pain and limited range of motion as a result of postural issues, muscular strain, pelvic imbalances, conditions of the hip joint (such as bursitis or labral tears), and/or sciatic nerve impingement.
Gary will share yoga therapy strategies, progressive treatment over time, lifestyle recommendations, and "red flags" requiring medical consultation...
... guiding you in a practice using the unique Viniyoga method of adapted breath-centric āsana designed and sequenced to support the hips and pelvis.
This approach utilizes a strategy that alternates contracting, releasing, and stretching the primary musculature - an approach known as Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF) in Western therapy and pratikriyā in yoga therapy.
In this module, you'll:
- Learn how to increase stability and range of motion to improve joint integrity, ensuring the hips effectively support the spine - whether standing, in motion, or seated in stillness
- Discover how to strengthen weak muscles and release chronic contractions to restore the natural balance of the pelvic girdle, reducing the strain that often leads to secondary discomfort in the knees or lower back
- Practice balancing muscular asymmetry to calibrate the body's foundation, allowing for a more even distribution of weight and more efficient movement patterns
- Explore developing healthy movement patterns to replace dysfunctional patterns and compensatory habits, providing long-term resilience against wear and tear
Module 3: Adapt & Calibrate Breath-Centric Āsana to Manage Structural Conditions of the Upper Back, Neck & Jaw (2026-07-15 10:00:00 am)
This breath-centric āsana practice can help mitigate or possibly even prevent tension headaches, limited mobility, and discomfort as a result of postural issues, muscular strain, cervical imbalances, conditions of the intervertebral discs, the jaw (such as TMJ), and/or nerve impingement.
Gary will share yoga therapy strategies, progressive treatment over time, lifestyle recommendations, and "red flags" requiring medical consultation.
In this module, you'll:
- Learn how to strengthen the upper back and neck to provide the necessary structural support for the head, reducing the load on the cervical spine and improving overall stability
- Discover ways to release chronic contractions in the neck and jaw to alleviate tension-related discomfort and restore mobility to the cranial-cervical region
- Explore how to increase circulation to damaged tissue to facilitate the delivery of oxygen and vital nutrients, providing the essential resources required for deep and lasting repair
- Practice improving posture and postural awareness to help identify and shift the habitual patterns that lead to strain, building long-term resilience and ease in the upper body
Module 4: Adapt & Calibrate Breath-Centric Āsana to Manage Structural Conditions That Impact the Shoulders (2026-07-22 10:00:00 am)
This breath-centric āsana practice can help mitigate or possibly even prevent shoulder pain and limited mobility as a result of postural issues, muscular strain, and chronic tension...
... including conditions of the rotator cuff, the bursae, adhesive capsulitis (frozen shoulder), and/or nerve impingement such as Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (TOS).
Gary will share yoga therapy strategies, progressive treatment over time, lifestyle recommendations, and "red flags" requiring medical consultation.
He'll cover various conditions, and the practice will be descriptive rather than prescriptive.
In this module, you'll:
- Learn how to decrease inflammation and increase range of motion to lower the body's stress response and restore fluid movement to the joints
- Explore ways to strengthen weak muscles and release chronic contractions to improve the stability of the rotator cuff and ensure the shoulder blade (scapula) moves in coordination with the arm
- Discover how to balance muscular asymmetry to calibrate the upper body's foundation, allowing for an even distribution of weight and more efficient movement in daily tasks
- Examine methods to improve posture and postural awareness to identify habitual patterns - such as shoulder rounding, shoulder girdle elevation, or rotations that create axial-appendicular asymmetry, stressing the joints and often aggravating the neck and jaw
Part II: Yoga Therapy for Physiological Conditions
Module 5: Adapt & Calibrate Breath-Centric Āsana & Prāṇāyāma to Manage Stress (2026-07-29 10:00:00 am)
You'll explore the stress response, the multidimensional symptoms of acute and chronic stress, the role of stress in disease, and treatment goals.
This can help you mitigate or even possibly even prevent sympathetic/parasympathetic dysregulation that can manifest as multiple symptoms, including neck and shoulder tension, tension headaches, digestive distress, fatigue, agitation, and sleep issues.
Gary will share general yoga therapy strategies, and how specific strategies work with specific symptoms of stress. As each individual responds to stressors differently, the practice will be descriptive rather than prescriptive.
In this module, you'll:
- Discover how to modify physical tension associated with stress such as neck and shoulder tension and tension headaches - and relearn relaxation habits to release the "bracing" patterns in the body and restore a sense of physical ease
- Explore regulating the autonomic nervous system (ANS) to modify physiological arousal facilitating a smoother transition between sympathetic activation and parasympathetic recovery to restore balanced regulation
- Learn how to balance emotions, transform thoughts, and modify behavior to create a stable mental environment, reducing the impact of reactive patterns and agitation on the physiological state
- Link to sources of inspiration to provide a psychological "anchor," fostering resilience and maintaining an internal regulated state even when managing other physiological symptoms of stress such as chronic fatigue, digestive distress, or persistent pain
Module 6: Adapt & Calibrate Breath-Centric Āsana, Prāṇāyāma & Chanting to Manage Fatigue (2026-08-05 10:00:00 am)
You'll explore the nature of fatigue and conditions that result in fatigue, including the multidimensional symptoms, common causes, and treatment goals.
This practice can help mitigate or possibly even prevent physical and/or mental fatigue or exhaustion, cognitive "fog," and low vitality as a result of chronic illness, burnout, anemia, or systemic depletion.
Gary will share general yoga therapy strategies, and how specific strategies work with various symptoms of fatigue.
As there are multiple causes of fatigue, the practice will be descriptive rather than prescriptive.
In this module, you'll:
- Learn to increase energy utilizing breath-centric movement and sound to stimulate circulation and awaken the system without over-taxing the adrenal glands
- Discover ways to increase motivation and emotional resilience to transform the state of tamas (lethargy) into a more sattvic (clear and balanced) state of mind
- Explore ways to increase concentration and mental clarity to reduce the "fog" associated with physical or mental exhaustion, allowing for sustained focus and establishing a purposeful direction going forward
- Practice improving your memory and cognitive recall by using focused breathing coordinated with chanting to calm the nervous system and optimize brain function
Module 7: Adapt & Calibrate Breath-Centric Āsana & Prāṇāyāma for Better Sleep (2026-08-12 10:00:00 am)
You'll explore the stages of sleep, the causes, symptoms, and consequences of sleep disruption, sleep disorders, and treatment goals.
This practice can help mitigate or possibly even prevent difficulty falling or staying asleep, non-restorative sleep, and the secondary effects of sleep deprivation such as cognitive impairment, irritability, and physiological fatigue.
Gary will share general yoga therapy strategies, and how specific strategies work at different times of day to support better sleep.
As the strategies to promote better sleep differ depending on the time of day they are practiced, and there are multiple causes of sleep disruption, the practice will be descriptive rather than prescriptive.
In this module, you'll:
- Learn about practices to promote better sleep throughout the day by managing physiological arousal and preparing the nervous system for a smoother transition into rest
- Discover strategies to rest and relax to lower the sympathetic activation that often prevents the onset of deep, restorative sleep
- Find ways to use time meaningfully when sleep is not possible, reducing the anxiety and "efforting" that often accompanies sleeplessness and insomnia
- Explore transforming your perspective and attitude in relation to your sleep habits so you can shift from a state of frustration to one of acceptance and proactive self-regulation
Module 8: Adapt & Calibrate Breath-Centric Āsana, Prāṇāyāma & Chanting to Manage Pain (2026-08-19 10:00:00 am)
You'll explore the objective physiology of pain, the subjective perception of and reaction to pain, acute vs. chronic pain, common causes, secondary symptoms, and treatment goals.
This practice can help mitigate or possibly even prevent persistent pain and systemic sensitivity as a result of chronic conditions, muscular-skeletal imbalances, or central nervous system sensitization, including those living with fibromyalgia.
Gary will share yoga therapy strategies to work with the objective and subjective nature of pain, and he'll demonstrate how these strategies work with various symptoms of pain.
As there are many types and causes of pain, you'll work with fibromyalgia - a specific condition in which pain is a primary symptom. The practice will be descriptive rather than prescriptive.
In this module, you'll:
- Learn about methods to reduce pain by utilizing gentle, breath-coordinated movement and sound to interrupt pain signaling and lower physical guarding
- Discover methods to regulate the physiological response to pain to shift the nervous system away from a state of hyper-vigilance and reduce the inflammatory cascade
- Explore ways of increasing resilience and vital energy (prāṇa śakti) to provide the internal strength necessary to manage chronic symptoms without further depletion
- Study practices that can increase your focus and help you gain mastery over the mind to transform the relationship with pain, reducing its emotional impact and fostering a more stable internal state
Part III: Yoga Therapy for Mental & Emotional Support
Module 9: Adapt & Calibrate Breath-Centric Āsana, Prāṇāyāma, Chanting, Mantra & Meditation to Manage Anxiety (2026-08-26 10:00:00 am)
You'll explore the nature of anxiety, its multidimensional impact, and common anatomical, physiological, cognitive, emotional, and behavioral symptoms...
... including frequently occurring types of anxiety (and those that may require professional mental health consultation), and appropriate treatment goals.
This practice can help mitigate or possibly even prevent the pervasive effects of anxiety, such as physical restlessness, racing thoughts, emotional overwhelm, and the habitual avoidance patterns that limit daily life.
Gary will share yoga therapy strategies to work with the multidimensional symptoms of anxiety, with a focus on the inner dimensions of thought, feeling/mood, and behavior.
As there are many types and degrees of anxiety, the practice will be descriptive rather than prescriptive.
In this module, you'll:
- Learn how to manage anatomical and physiological symptoms of anxiety by utilizing breath-centric movement to ground the physical system and soothe the hyper-arousal of nervous energy in the body
- Discover ways to manage emotional/feeling/mood symptoms of anxiety to transform states of agitation into a state of calm and clarity
- Explore managing cognitive symptoms of anxiety by using focused breathing and chanting to interrupt repetitive thought loops and cultivate a sense of mental stillness
- Learn how to create an integrated practice to address this multidimensional condition, fostering a sattvic (clear and balanced) mind and developing the resilience needed to meet life's challenges with equanimity and steadiness
Module 10: Adapt & Calibrate Breath-Centric Āsana, Prāṇāyāma, Chanting, Mantra & Meditation to Manage Depression (2026-09-02 10:00:00 am)
You'll explore the nature and physiology of depression, its multidimensional impact, common anatomical, physiological, cognitive, emotional, and behavioral symptoms...
... including frequently occurring types of depression (and those that may require professional mental health consultation), and appropriate treatment goals.
This practice can help mitigate or possibly even prevent the heavy and depleting effects of depression, such as physical lethargy, persistent sadness, loss of interest, and the cognitive "fog" that can obscure your sense of purpose and experience of happiness and joy.
Gary will share yoga therapy strategies to work with the multidimensional symptoms of depression, with a focus on the inner dimensions of thought, feeling/mood, and behavior.
As there are many types and degrees of depression, the practice will be descriptive rather than prescriptive.
In this module, you'll:
- Discover how to manage anatomical and physiological symptoms of depression by utilizing breath-coordinated movement and sound to stimulate circulation, improve posture, and gradually awaken the system's vital energy
- Learn how to manage emotional/feeling/mood symptoms of depression to transform states of heaviness and lethargy into a state of lightness and emotional resilience
- Explore managing cognitive symptoms of depression by using focused breathing and chanting to disperse mental inertia, helping to restore concentration and mental focus
- Investigate how to create an integrated practice to address this multidimensional condition, fostering a sattvic (clear and balanced) mind and cultivating the resolve needed to re-engage with life and reclaim a sense of wellbeing
Module 11: Adapt & Calibrate Breath-Centric Āsana, Prāṇāyāma, Chanting, Mantra & Meditation to Work With Addiction (2026-09-09 10:00:00 am)
You'll explore the nature and characteristics of addiction, its relation to and distinction from habit, the multidimensional impact of addiction, the yoga theory of habit change, and appropriate treatment goals.
This practice can help mitigate or possibly even prevent compulsive patterns and addictive behaviors by strengthening the capacity for conscious choice and reconnecting with a sense of internal wholeness.
Gary will share yoga therapy strategies to strengthen willpower, manage triggers, and create new and more healthy choices.
Because of the individual nature of addiction, the practice will be descriptive rather than prescriptive.
In this module, you'll:
- Learn about tools and strategies to observe and change addictive behavior and action by developing the "witness" capacity of the mind to recognize the space between impulse and action
- Identify and overcome common triggers by utilizing breath-centric techniques and mantra to stabilize the nervous system during moments of craving or reactivity
- Connect with sources of guidance and inspiration to foster a sense of spiritual and emotional support, moving beyond the cycle of dependency and rediscovering a sense of inherent completeness and self-reliance
- Uncover deeper goals and values and recognize true sources of nourishment and purpose to replace temporary cravings with lasting sources of joy and fulfillment
- Realize and awaken to your true nature, clearing the mental veils that can prevent you from experiencing your inherent peace and clarity
Module 12: Adapt & Calibrate Breath-Centric Āsana, Prāṇāyāma, Chanting & Meditation to Work With Chronic Illness (2026-09-16 10:00:00 am)
You'll explore the chronic illness symptom cycle, the multidimensional nature of health and illness, the impact of chronic illness on your relationship to yourself and others, the yoga theory of self-management, and appropriate treatment goals.
This practice can help mitigate or possibly even prevent long-term health conditions for those who seek to improve their quality of life, navigate the emotional toll of illness, and rediscover a sense of agency and wholeness.
Gary will share yoga therapy strategies to support health and wellbeing at the levels of the body, the breath, the mind, and the spirit.
Because of the differences between chronic illnesses, as well as the unique nature of each individual's needs and abilities, the practice will be descriptive rather than prescriptive.
In this final module, you'll:
- Learn how to calibrate exercise levels to your condition by utilizing gentle, breath-coordinated movement to maintain mobility and function without causing post-exertional depletion
- Discover ways to use the breath for self-regulation to increase energy and vitality, restore balance, and/or remain calm and relaxed, depending on the immediate needs of the nervous system
- Begin to transform negative thoughts and feelings by using focused breathing, mantra, and meditation to shift the internal narrative from one of limitation to one of possibility
- Start to establish a positive outlook and life philosophy that integrates the reality of one's current state while fostering a sattvic (clear and balanced) mind capable of experiencing contentment
- Realize you are not your diagnosis and re-connect to the sacred dimension of life, awakening to your true nature that remains untouched by physical or mental condition
SPECIAL BONUS OFFER
When you register by 2026-06-20 11:59:00 pm , you’ll receive special bonus offerings designed to complement Gary ’s transformative 12-module course — and deepen your understanding and practice even further.
Duḥkha Paramparā & The Six-Spoked Wheel of Action & Consequence
Video Keynote by Gary Kraftsow
The ancients described the origin and perpetuation of the cycle of tension and suffering, which they called duḥkha paramparā. They explained that at the root of this cycle is threefold bondage of avidyā (ignorance), kāma (desire), and karma (action). In the Kaivalyapāda, of the Yoga Sutras of Patañjali, Patañjali explains that there are four links to the chain that bind us to this cycle and its perpetual motion. In his commentary, Vyāsa calls this perpetual motion the Six-Spoked Wheel of Action and Consequence. In this 41-minute presentation, Gary will present these teachings and discuss the integrated path of practice through which we can break the cycle, become firmly established in our true nature, and attain freedom and fulfillment.
Exploring Dharma in the 21st Century
Audio DIalogue With Gary Kraftsow and The Society of Yoga Practitioners
There is often a disconnect between our deeper values and life goals, and our habitual actions at the level of body, speech, and mind. That disconnect impacts the quality of our day-to-day experience. Aligning our actions with our svadharma, and aligning our svadharma with sanātana dharma is, according to tradition, the path to creating an auspicious life. In this dialogue with Gary and The Society of Yoga Practitioners, you'll explore the relationships between svadharma and sanātana dharma and how to invoke the blessings of auspiciousness through our personal practice.
Plus... you’ll receive these bonuses too!
What's the Difference: Yoga Class vs Yoga Therapy?
PDF Teaching by Gary Kraftsow
Isn't all yoga therapeutic? What's the difference between a yoga class and a Yoga Therapy session? For more than 50 years, master yoga teacher Gary Kraftsow has trained hundreds of yoga teachers and Yoga Therapists. In this article from the International Journal of Yoga Therapy, he describes the distinction between the yoga classes vs. Yoga Therapy sessions.
What's the Difference? Yoga Teacher vs. Yoga Therapist Training Programs
PDF Teaching by Gary Kraftsow
Can a yoga teacher teach Yoga Therapy? What makes a yoga teacher training program different from a Yoga Therapist training program? In this article from the International Journal of Yoga Therapy, Master yoga teacher Gary Kraftsow describes the difference between training yoga teachers vs. Yoga Therapists. ### Rakṣana Krama - Building Your Breath Threshold Rakṣana Krama is an approach to yoga practice designed to protect your health as you move through life, particularly in the "midday" stage of life, from ages 30-70. According to the Yoga tradition, prāṇa is the flow of pure consciousness, awareness itself. In this video, Gary explores prāṇa - why it does not mean "breath" - and why breath is understood as a medium on which prāṇa flows. Discover how building your breath threshold is a way to work directly with prāṇa and consciously influence your nervous system to help manage stress, stimulate your immune response, and enhance energy. This class includes a model who demonstrates techniques.
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Here’s What You’ll Receive
Twelve 90-Minute Class Sessions With Gary Kraftsow
Experience a unique opportunity to be mentored by and learn from founder and director of the American Viniyoga Institute® Gary Kraftsow — from the comfort of your own home. Each class session includes a livestreaming video option and will guide you to incorporate Yoga cikitsā practices and techniques into your daily life. Course sessions are on 2026-07-01 10:00:00 am.
Twelve Video Recordings of Class Sessions
After each class, the video will be available for you to stream in a high-quality format. You’ll never have to worry about missing a session, and you can watch anytime and anywhere at your convenience.
Twelve Audio Recordings of Class Sessions
After each class, the audio will be available for you to stream. You’ll never have to worry about missing a session, and you can listen anytime and anywhere at your convenience.
Twelve Transcripts of Class Sessions
You’ll also receive the entire class transcription after each session is completed. You can then review, print, and highlight the most important insights and practices you were given.
Interactive Exercises and Questions for Each Lesson
Between class sessions, you’ll have the option of completing related exercises, practicing new tools, and answering questions to accelerate your learning and integrate each week’s lesson.
Online Community
Our exclusive online community is the perfect place to continue your discovery process after each class. Here, you can continue the discussion about your course materials and interact with your fellow students to take your exploration to an even deeper level.
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If you’re serious about learning how the art of yoga cikitsā can help you move beyond managing symptoms into a holistic framework for empowered self-care, then you owe it to yourself, your loved ones, and our world to take this one-of-a-kind program.
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Gary Kraftsow has been an innovator in the transmission of yoga for health, healing, and personal transformation for over 40 years. He began his study of yoga in India with T.K.V. Deśikāchar in 1974 and received a Viniyoga Special Diploma from Viniyoga International in Paris, France in 1988.
Gary received his master’s degree in psychology and religion from the University of California at Santa Barbara in 1983 and opened the Maui School of Yoga Therapy around that time.
In 1999, he founded the American Viniyoga Institute, LLC. Since then, he has become a renowned speaker and teacher of the Viniyoga methodology at many conferences and schools nationally and internationally. Gary developed protocols for two National Institutes of Health studies, one on yoga for chronic low back pain and one on yoga for anxiety. He also helped develop a clinical trial on mind-body stress reduction in the workplace.
He is the director and senior teacher at the American Viniyoga Institute (AVI®), author of the books Yoga for Wellness and Yoga for Transformation, and the educational DVDs Viniyoga Therapy for Low Back, Sacrum and Hips… Viniyoga Therapy for Upper Back, Neck and Shoulders… Viniyoga Therapy for Depression… and Viniyoga Therapy for Anxiety.
He has also produced multiple online workshops and is in the process of creating the AVI Digital Library, which offers both live and on-demand classes.
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