Yoga for Transformation: Ancient Teachings and Practices for Healing the Body, Mind,and Heart (Compass) - Softcover

Kraftsow, Gary

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0140196293 ISBN 13: 9780140196290

Publisher: Penguin Publishing Group, 2002

Synopsis

While 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 YOGA FOR TRANSFORMATION, Gary Kraftsow 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.

About this title

Synopsis:

While 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. This text introduces techniques that treat not only the physical body, but also the emotions, mind, heart and soul of the practitioner. There are breathing techniques to control energy levels, exercises to train and sharpen the intellect and meditative practices to help increase self-awareness.

About the Author:

Gary Kraftsow is the founder of the American Viniyoga Institute and teaches in the Viniyoga lineage of T. Krishnamacharya and T.K. Desikachar. He conducts seminars and retreats throughout the United States and Europe and trains teachers and therapists.

About this edition

• Publisher: Penguin Publishing Group
• Publication date: 2002
• ISBN 10: 0140196293
• ISBN 13: 9780140196290
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 288