Gary Kraftsow
Optimal Health with Yoga Therapy
March 29-31, 2012 (Thurs - Sat)
We welcome this master teacher to his first visit to Kansas City! This will be an experiential workshop, with time for teachings, dialogue and deep practice. It is designed for an individual interested in exploring the depth of the Yogic tradition as a means to deepen their own self-understanding and achieve their potential. It is appropriate for both teachers and students.
In this yoga workshop you will:
- Understand the Yogic perspective on the nature of suffering as the basis for Yoga Therapy interventions with clients with chronic pain
- Explore the neurobiology and pharmacology of pain and its relationship to optimal life functioning
- Increase understanding of how to apply yoga methodology to address symptoms, stress, tension, emotions, anxiety, and depression associated with pain
Yoga Workshop Schedule
Optimal Health: The Viniyoga™ Perspective
Thursday, March 29, 6 – 8:30 pm
The insights of the Ancients from Vedic India have both deep and practical relevance for modern living. We explore specific Yogis teachings and practices that provide methods to help us achieve our highest potential. Gary will lead us through a step-by-step examination of what optimal health means for each of us. $90
Optimal Health: Structural Goals
Friday, March 30, 10 am – 1 pm
Achieve structural goals including skeletal alignment, joint stability, muscular resilience, and functional neuromuscular movement patterns. Discussion includes which practices help us achieve these goals, and how these practices maybe adapted for each individual. $90
Optimal Health: Physiological
Friday, March 30, 3 - 6 pm
Explore techniques designed to work with chronic physiological conditions due to the stress and strains of daily life, a less than perfect diet, exposure to toxicity in the environment, as well as hereditary tendencies. $90
Optimal Health: Psychological and Spiritual Goals
Saturday, March 31, 8:30 – 10:30 am
Experience the methods to improve attention, focus, listening, and memory. Discover tools to increase self-confidence, self-esteem, tolerance, compassion, and discrimination. Discussion will include “spiritual” goals including finding joy, finding purpose, and facing death. $90
Optimal Health: Integrated Practices
Saturday, March 31, 11:30 am – 1:30 pm
Gary will discuss the art of creating an integrated practice adapted to an individual’s unique needs and interests. Principles for different sequences respecting changing physical and/or mental conditions, different times of day, and different seasons will be investigated. $90
