Gary Kraftsow, founder of the American Viniyoga Institute, author of Yoga for Wellness and Yoga for Transformation, talks with J. about his precedent-setting career in yoga and yoga therapy. They discuss his relationship with TKV Desikachar and the impact it had on his teaching, why the efforts to create a national organization were thwarted, the story behind him using the name Viniyoga, TKV’s son, yoga in healthcare, the definition of yoga therapy, and the true spirit of the teachings.

Listen to Gary and J. talk about:

• Gary’s time in India and his relationship with TKV Desikachar,
• the story behind the name of American Viniyoga Institute, and
• the potential role of Yoga Therapy in healthcare.