Ep 179 Gary Kraftsow – Studying with Kṛṣṇamācārya & Deśikācar

Gary Kraftsow shares his background and experiences studying with
Kṛṣṇamācārya & Deśikācar. He discusses the teachings he
received and the impact they had on his life. He also talks about
the relationship between Kṛṣṇamācārya & Deśikācar and their
teaching methods. Kraftsow explains the concepts of Viniyoga and
Vinyasa and how they are applied in yoga practice. 


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Key Points


Gary Kraftsow studied with Krishnamacharya and Desikachar and
shares his experiences and the impact they had on his life.


Krishnamacharya and Desikachar were both revered teachers who
adapted and made yoga practices relevant for practitioners.


Viniyoga is the adaptation of yoga practices to suit the needs of
the practitioner and apply them appropriately.


Vinyasa refers to the sequence and order in which postures are
placed in a yoga practice.


The teachings of Krishnamacharya and Desikachar emphasized the
transformation of the body and the practitioner's highest
potential. Adapt postures to suit individual needs and functional
benefits.


The breath is essential in linking the mind and body during yoga
practice.


Yoga is an integrated practice that includes yama, niyama, asana,
pranayama, and meditation.


Release valves are compensating mechanisms that occur when the
body cannot stabilize a certain part.


Find a sustainable yoga practice that supports overall well-being
and prepares for the end of life.