The Living, Healing Tradition of Yoga Therapy
The Living, Healing Tradition of Yoga Therapy
Devanadi warmly welcomes Gary Kraftsow, the Founder and Director of the American Viniyoga Institute for a new series on what is Yoga Therapy.
Gary Kraftsow has been a pioneer 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. Desikachar in 1974 and received a Viniyoga Special Diploma from Viniyoga International in Paris, France in 1988. See Gary’s full bio HERE.
The Living, Healing Tradition of Yoga Therapy
with Gary Kraftsow
LIVESTREAM on ZOOM – links sent the day before the workshop.
WHEN: 3 Wednesday, September 3, 10 & 17, 2025
TIME: 5:30-8:30pm daily (US Central)
COST: $200 ($225 after Aug 3)
CEs: 9 with Yoga Alliance & IAYT
Replay/Recordings: Access to recordings will be provided by Gary’s team and will remain open for registered participants until Feb 1, 2026.
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Join Gary Kraftsow, named by Yoga Journal as a Lifetime Contributor and “One of America’s Leading Yoga Therapists”, as he demonstrates the Viniyoga Therapist approach to managing structural, physiological, and psycho-emotional conditions.
A skilled Yoga Therapist accesses client conditions at multiple levels by:
- understanding client limitations,
- developing multi-dimensional practices calibrated to individual needs, and
- inspiring clients to practice.
In the structural segments, we will explore practices to work with common structural conditions related to the back, hips, neck, and shoulders. In the physiological segments, we will explore practices to manage the symptoms of sleeplessness and pain that accompany many conditions. In the psychological segment, we will explore practices to manage symptoms of anxiety, reframe our life orientation, and find sources of happiness and inspiration.
Don’t miss this comprehensive workshop for fresh insights into working with modern conditions drawn from the ancient lineage of Yoga Therapy.
“Yoga therapy treats the whole person, seeking to change attitudes and actions that inhibit the natural healing process, and cultivate attitudes and actions that support it.”
Gary Kraftsow, MA, E-RYT 500, C-IAYT
Founder and Director of the American Viniyoga Institute
Schedule of topics
Session 1 – Yoga Therapy for Physical Issues: Low Back/Sacrum/Hips
Explore biomechanics of the lower back, sacrum and hips, and the types of problems that can affect these areas. Experience a sequence of adapted āsana-s designed to relieve symptoms and strengthen these areas of the body.
Session 2 – Yoga Therapy for Physiological Issues: Sleep
Insomnia and sleeplessness are two of the most common and troubling symptoms of chronic physiologically-based conditions. Explore the theory, principle and practices of Yoga Therapy to address sleeplessness.
Session 3 – Yoga Therapy for Mental/Emotional Issues: Anxiety
Emotional health is fundamental to the maintenance of health in the physical body. Learn to recognize the direct influence of thought and emotion on biochemistry, and explore certain practices to transform negative qualities of mind and promote general well-being.
Replay/Recordings + COntinuing ed credits
Recording Access in a secure portal will be provided by Gary’s team and will remain open for registered participants until Feb 1, 2026.
Certificates will be in the Portal after Session 3 and a little short quiz to earn the CEs.
Who is This Immersion For?:
Yoga teachers, yoga therapists, AND dedicated students. Come with an open mind and be prepared to start and/or see your practice in a completely different way!
Cancellation & Registration Policy:
No refunds. Registration is non-refundable and non-transferable. Cancellations received 14 days prior to the start of the session will receive studio credit less $90. Cancellations received within 14 days of the session start date will receive no credit.
Policies for ALL Students:
• Cancellation must be received by Devanadi by phone or email
• Fees, once paid, can neither be refunded nor transferred
• No verbal commitments will hold your spot.
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Program Teachers
Gary Kraftsow
Founder and Director of America Viniyoga Institute
