Gary Kraftsow, M.A., E-RYT 500, C-IAYT

Gary Kraftsow is the founder, director, and senior teacher of the American Viniyoga Institute. He is the author of Yoga for Wellness and Yoga for Transformation as well as the educational DVD series: Viniyoga Therapy for Low Back, Sacrum and Hips; Viniyoga Therapy for Upper Back, Neck and Shoulders; Viniyoga Therapy for Anxiety; and Viniyoga Therapy for Depression.
He began his journey as a student, practitioner, teacher, and therapist at age 19 when he traveled to Madras (now Chennai) India, to study. He later received a Viniyoga Special Diploma from Viniyoga International in Paris, France. Gary graduated from Colgate University in 1976 and received his master’s degree in psychology and religion from the University of California at Santa Barbara in 1983.
Events with Gary Kraftsow, M.A., E-RYT 500, C-IAYT

June 3, 2021
Thursdays: June 3, 10, 17, and 24 Join Gary Kraftsow, founder of the American Viniyoga Institute, to explore specific yogic teachings and practices for modern living. This online workshop includes lecture and practice, and will help move you towards optimum health by adapting various Yoga practices to your unique condition, needs, and interests. Whether you are a Yoga teacher or practitioner, learn to individualize and actualize the process of self-discovery and personal transformation through Yoga. Session 1: The Relationship with your Spine – June 3 Are you living for your Yoga practice, or using your Yoga practice to help you…