Viniyoga Therapy for Low Back, Sacrum and Hips

Based on 30 years of distinguished work in yoga therapy, Gary Kraftsow’s new Viniyoga Therapy DVD series presents his acclaimed use of yoga postures and breath techniques to promote sustained back health. The DVDs are based on his book, Yoga for Wellness, and the protocol he developed for an NIH research study that demonstrated the potential of yoga therapy for treatment of low back pain.

Yoga Therapy, derived from the Yoga tradition of Patanjali and the Ayurvedic system of health, refers to the adaptation and application of yoga techniques and practices to help individuals facing health challenges manage their condition, reduce symptoms, restore balance, increase vitality and improve attitude. The practices in this DVD seek to acheive those goals by:

Viniyoga (prefixes vi and ni plus yoga) is an ancient Sanskrit term that implies differentiation, adaptation, and appropriate application. The American Viniyoga Institute uses the term Viniyoga to refer to an approach to Yoga that adapts the various means and methods of practice to the unique condition, needs and interests of each individual – giving each practitioner the tools to individualize and actualize the process of self-discovery and personal transformation. This approach to yoga evolved out of the teachings transmitted by T. Krishnamacharya and T.K.V. Desikachar of Madras, India.

Highlights from this DVD include:

• Presentation on Understanding Back Pain and the application of yoga therapy
• Technique Workshop on how to safely perform postures and movements
• Focused practice for Low Back and Sacrum Therapy (23 minutes)
• Focused practice for Hip Therapy (30 minutes
• Integrated practice for sustained low back Strength and Stability (31 minutes)

• English Subtitle option for all material
• Bonus MP3s of all practices for audio-only classes at home or on the go

Disc Details

• 2-1/2 hours
• 1 DVD
• NTSC
• All regions