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“We all have a dark side, and we have to confront our dark side. That's pop American psychology.”

Quote by Gary Kraftsow

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Gary Kraftsow is a renowned yoga teacher and author. His book 'The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali: A New Translation and Commentary' delves into the study and elucidation of yoga philosophy. Details about his life and specific contributions are limited at this time. more

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