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ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

I extend special acknowledgment and gratitude to my family: Stephen, Robyn, Timothy, Alex, and Rob. For as long as I can remember, each one has supported me in my passion for yoga. I wish to acknowledge important people with whom I have developed business and personal relationships that have helped to make this book possible: Stephen Anderson, Jeff Homolya, Genesis Moss, Lisa Muehlenbein, Marc Newman, Wendy Saade, and Stacy Shimabukuro. I also acknowledge the book’s models: the Carey kids, Yvette Hamara, Leilani Kashida, Jules Mitchell, Patrick Moore, Stacy Shimabukuro, and Marla Landa Williams. Huge gratitude and thanks to each of you.

I also wish to express special thanks to Wanda Marie, my spiritual sister, friend, and mentor and the greatest supporter of all I have ever tried or dreamed of doing.

My heartfelt appreciation goes to my editor, Ralph Cissne. I am grateful for the tireless effort he dedicated to seeing this project through and for providing an organized and concise platform for my message while remaining sensitive to my voice.

And my deep appreciation also goes to B. K. S. Iyengar, Donna Farhi, Judith Lasater, and Richard C. Miller, from whom I have received brilliant teachings on the art and science of yoga therapy. It is with utter gratitude and a humble heart that I stand on the shoulders of these teachers and many more who have taught me so much.

Finally, no teacher has influenced me more than Kofi Busia. His exceptional mind and honest perspective about the yoga community and the teaching of yoga earned him a uniquely honored reputation among students and yoga teachers. I am forever grateful for his presence in my life — on or off the mat.