The first yoga teacher I
ever had, Kelly Trask in Richmond, VA, trained initially through Integral yoga and then in Viniyoga with Gary Kraftsow. Recently I have been having some recurring trouble with my knees and remembered that in his book Yoga for Wellness he concretely addresses particular chronic aches and pains with specific practices. I’ve always incorporated portions of his suggestions for a “lower back practice” in my daily routine, but have now gone back to explore some of the other suggested practices. I have found it to be an excellent resource not only for my personal practice, but also for my teaching and the practices of fellow students. The text is simply written and the images are numerous and easy to understand. There is a strong emphasis on coming in and out of postures, linking each breath with a repeated movement. I find this approach to be most therapeutic for both the body and the ever-active mind. It helps to trump and quiet the internal barrage of thoughts that come in and out of our New York heads during yoga. If anyone has any particular things they’d like to check out, let me know and I’ll lend you the book (provided you’re in Brooklyn 
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Namasté
Becca
