Alan Finger

Alan Finger was born and raised in South Africa and was a student of Paramahansa Yogananda, Krishnamacharya, and B. K. S. Iyengar, among others. He is nationally known for the depth of his training and for his gentle, friendly teaching style. Finger’s wisdom and appeal are reflected in the success of Yoga Works, the studio he founded in Los Angeles; Yoga Zone studios and videos; his four Be Yoga studios in New York; and his work with many prominent celebrities including Robin Williams, Barbra Streisand, Neil Diamond, Joni Mitchell, Diana Ross, and Kim Cattrall. He travels and teaches all over the United States, as well as in Canada, Europe, and South Africa. He lives in New York City.

Katrina Repka

Katrina Repka has been studying yoga for fourteen years and teaching for five. She met Yogiraj Alan Finger and began to study ISHTA Yoga in 2001.

"Chakra Yoga is based on Alan's decades-long work using the ancient wisdoms of yoga, ayurveda, and tantra. Each chapter offers practical, accessible, and systematic methods to add depth to our yoga practice. This book illustrates how yoga directly touches and enriches all aspects of our lives." —Rod Stryker, Founder of Pure Yoga

"Alan Finger is the supreme yogi. There are great yoga teachers and then there is Alan Finger." —Scott Gerson, M.D., Ph.D.; Director, National Institute of Ayurvedic Medicine

"A long-respected tantric teacher in the West, Alan Finger makes accessible the vital healing of the chakra system through practical understanding and—most relevant—integrated practices that deeply enhance all aspects of one's life." —Shiva Rea