{"product_id":"yoga-for-transformation-ancient-teachings-and-practices-for-healing-the-body-mind-and-heart-paperback","title":"Yoga for Transformation: Ancient Teachings and Practices for Healing the Body, Mind, and Heart - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eGary Kraftsow\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGo beyond the physical exercise of yoga with the founder of the American Viniyoga Institute\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhile there is no denying yoga's popularity as a form of physical exercise, the other life-enhancing aspects of this tradition remain obscure to many Westerners. In \u003cb\u003eYoga for Transformation\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eGary Kraftsow\u003c\/b\u003e introduces techniques that treat not only the physical body but also the emotions, mind, heart, and soul of the practitioner-the places where real transformation can take place. There are breathing techniques to control energy levels, exercises to train and sharpen the intellect, and meditative practices to help increase self-awareness. With more than 350 black and white photographs throughout, this unique and accessible book is dedicated to strengthening the whole self-body, mind, and spirit.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGary Kraftsow, \u003c\/b\u003eFounder and Director of the American Viniyoga Institute (AVI(R)), 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. Deśikācar in 1974 and received a Viniyoga Special Diploma from Viniyoga International in Paris, France in 1988. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eGary graduated from Colgate University in 1976 and received his Masters Degree in Psychology and Religion from the University of California at Santa Barbara. Around that time, he opened Maui School of Yoga Therapy. 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eGary has successfully developed protocol for two National Institutes of Health studies: \"Evaluating Yoga for Chronic Low Back Pain\" and \"Yoga Therapy for Generalized Anxiety\", as well for the \"Mind-Body Stress Reduction in the Workplace\" clinical trial for Aetna Insurance Company. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eHe is the author of two books published by Penguin: \u003ci\u003eYoga for Wellness\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eYoga for Transformation, \u003c\/i\u003e and author of four educational DVD's: \u003ci\u003eViniyoga Therapy for Low Back, Sacrum and Hips\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eViniyoga Therapy for Upper Back, Neck and Shoulders\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eViniyoga Therapy for Depression\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eViniyoga Therapy for Anxiety\u003c\/i\u003e. He has also produced multiple online workshops: \u003ci\u003eĀsana Unlocked, Pranayama Unlocked, Meditation Unlocked, Yoga Therapy for Depression, Yoga Therapy for Better Sleep, and Yoga Therapy for Anxiety.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 288\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.9 x 9.2 x 7.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e June 04, 2002\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51759243362592,"sku":"9780140196290","price":27.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/335fc2449f8c79b77d7c394a4e4adca2.webp?v=1780146628","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/yoga-for-transformation-ancient-teachings-and-practices-for-healing-the-body-mind-and-heart-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}