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  Mirka Scalco Kraftsow

Opportunities with Mirka Scalco Kraftsow
  • Local and National Workshops
  • Group Retreats
  • Personal Retreats
  • Private Yoga Sessions

    Mirka Scalco Kraftsow has been a health practitioner and educator since 1974. In addition her role as Co-Director of AVI and Co-Teacher of the AVI Yoga Teacher Training Program, Mirka has been a Yoga teacher in the Viniyoga ™ methodology since 1981 and a Yoga Therapist since 1988.

    Born and raised in Italy, Mirka traveled and studied different modalities of dance, movement, psychology and meditation in India, Europe and the United States.
    Over the years Mirka has helped hundreds of individuals develop and maintain a personal practice and manage challenging personal and therapeutic conditions.

    In her role as Co-Director of AVI, Mirka's vision to train and support Yoga teachers has been fundamental to the growth and development of the organization. As Co-Teacher for the AVI Yoga Teacher Training Program, Mirka has a unique ability to develop quality Yoga teachers and support them in their personal and professional growth.

    Mirka served as consultant for several successful national yoga studies, and assisted the development of materials for Gary Kraftsow's books "Yoga for Wellness" and "Yoga for Transformation.

    Local and National Workshops
    An experienced presenter with a personal touch, Mirka guides participants through deep experiences with all the tools of Yoga. She masterfully weaves a tapestry of the teachings of Yoga, with special focus on the kosha-s and the eight-limbed path of Patanjali. Using the artistry of language and the science of Yoga, Mirka's workshops connect students to their inner Self while deepening understanding of the ancient teachings.

    Host Mirka: Please email info@viniyoga.com to host Mirka at your studio or conference.

    Attend a Workshop by Mirka: Please CLICK HERE for Workshops taught by Mirka, or email info@viniyoga.com if you have questions.

    Group Retreats
    Feel the sangha of community with others on the Yoga journey. Group retreats offer specific opportunities for learning in a more focused setting. A gifted, open and accessible facilitator, Mirka has helped hundreds of individuals develop and maintain a personal practice and manage challenging personal & therapeutic conditions in retreat settings.

    Retreats in beautiful, easy-to-access settings are now being formulated for 2009 and 2010. Please CLICK HERE for Retreats taught by Mirka, or email info@viniyoga.com if you have questions.

    Personal Retreats

    Create Your Own Retreat
    Personal retreats, for individuals or small groups, are available. Let Mirka create a unique retreat specifically tailored to meet the requests of your group. Email info@viniyoga.com to request the creation of your personal retreat.

    Assisi, Italy Retreat
    Mirka's annual retreat in beautiful Assisi, Italy, is now scheduled! Join the Journey To Wholeness: A New Beginning next summer. CLICK HERE for Assisi Retreat information or email info@viniyoga.com if you have questions.

    Private Yoga Sessions

    Experience a level of refinement in personal practice that is not possible in large group settings. Students across the country attest to Mirka's unparalleled ability to discern the subtle needs of each individual student and guide the student to connect with Self using the tools of Yoga. Through Private Yoga Sessions, you can
  • Revitalize your personal practice
  • Receive tools to help you through transitions
  • Link your practice to current life situations to make your practice relevant

    Private Yoga Sessions are appropriate for Yoga teachers or advanced Yoga practitioners from all traditions. Private Yoga Sessions may be held either on the telephone, or in person at Mirka's location.

    To schedule your Private Yoga Sessions with Mirka, please email info@viniyoga.com for an appoin™ent.

    Testimonials
    "Mirka has a deep understanding of the teachings and practices of yoga, a compassionate heart, and the gift of skillful communication. She is one of the finest yoga teachers I have ever met." Gary Kraftsow

    "Mirka's teaching is full of grace and inspiration." K.Lee

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