Michael Stone

A psychotherapist in a private practice, lecturer, yoga teacher and author. Micheal co-leads the Centre of Gravity Sangha, a community of Yoga & Buddhist practitioners in Toronto, Canada and travels internationally, teaching in academic, yoga studio and conference settings. Michael’s teachings integrate yoga postures, breathing practices, meditation and textual study. His research and teaching explore the intersection of committed spiritual practice and social action.

Michael also teaches courses and workshops to clinicians (doctors, nurses, psychiatrists, palliative care workers, psychotherapists) that integrate Buddhist teachings and meditation practices with contemporary approaches to clinical work. He runs the well respected Leading Edge Mindfulness for Clinicians Course in Toronto as well as training retreats.

Michael’s academic background includes studies in psychology, psychoanalysis, philosophy and comparative religion. He teaches yoga in the tradition of Krishnamacharya and his principal teacher is Richard Freeman. He has studied Ashtanga, Iyengar and other forms of hatha yoga in depth as well as sanskrit and Indian philosophy.

Michael is the author of The Inner Tradition of Yoga, Yoga for a World Out of Balance, and the new anthology Freeing the Body, Freeing the Mind.

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