Richard Freeman

Richard Freeman has studied Ashtanga, Iyengar, bhakti, and traditional hatha yoga; Western and Eastern philosophy; and Sanskrit, all of which he incorporates into his Ashtanga yoga practice. Richard teaches at his studio, the Yoga Workshop, in Boulder, Colorado, as well as at studios and conferences throughout the world. He is also a frequent contributor to Yoga Journal and his video series, Yoga with Richard Freeman, inspires many people to take up yoga.

Mary Taylor

Mary Taylor is the cofounder, with Richard Freeman, of the Yoga Workshop in Boulder, Colorado, which they started in 1988. Mary travels and teaches Ashtanga yoga throughout the world, both independently and in collaboration with Richard. In addition to teaching, Mary works closely with programs focused on bringing contemplative and yoga practices into the health care system for integrative therapies and self-care, and she is active in Donna Karan’s Urban Zen Foundation.

"There is no other manual to the subtle body so intimately connected to the practical application of yoga as The Art of Vinyasa. With equal parts of compassion and grace, Richard Freeman and Mary Taylor ground the esoteric notions of the yoga tradition’s most sacred teachings—and impart that wisdom to the reader. More than just a book, this is a body of work that proves that yoga is a spiritual path, and that the body is not reducible to mere bones and muscles. I strongly recommend this book to all sincere students of yoga." —Kino MacGregor, author of The Power of Ashtanga Yoga

"The Art of Vinyasa is nothing short of miraculous. After working through the grosser levels of yoga, it is often confusing whether our perception, intuition, concepts, and practice are leading us in a direction of liberation and peace. Mary Taylor and Richard Freeman’s insights and explanations, which teach us from the inside out, are invaluable guides to us yogis. Without the advantage of living with an enlightened master (I can’t find one), this book is the next best teacher—and I for one am deeply indebted." —Rodney Yee, author of Moving toward Balance

"Mary Taylor and Richard Freeman are a dynamic duo merging their collective energies to create this powerful book. The pages are filled with their esoteric, practical, philosophical, visual, and compassionate insights presenting yoga in its myriad layers of physical endeavor, intellectual pursuit, theoretical expression, and ultimately a spiritual path." —David Swenson, author of Ashtanga Yoga: The Practice Manual

"The Art of Vinyasa is an extraordinary book, illuminating the rare and precious path into the inner (and most powerful) dimensions of yoga practice. Study and savor it, contemplate it—most importantly, unearth and practice the gems you find within its pages." —Rod Stryker, founder of ParaYoga and author of The Four Desires