ALAN FINGER was born and raised in South Africa and was a student of Parmahansa 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.

PETER FERKO teaches meditation, philosophy, asana, and teacher training internationally. He was initiated Yogiraj, or master, by Alan Finger of ISHTA Yoga. In addition to his studies and teaching at ISHTA, his other studies and influences include Paramahansa Yogananda's Self Realization Fellowship, Sivananda Yoga, The Course in Miracles, and Mark Whitwell's Heart of Yoga. As an author, Peter aims to make powerful practices and valuable philosophy accessible to general audiences and beginner practitioners. He also writes fiction that draws on his lifelong involvement with yoga, music, and art. Peter is the host of Peter's Podcast: Real Yoga, Actual Happiness, and Deep Living. [...]