President and Spiritual Director of the Himalayan Institute and a clinical psychologist, Rolf Sovik, PsyD, has studied yoga in the United States, India, and Nepal. He holds degrees in philosophy, music, Eastern studies, and clinical psychology. Former Co-Director of the Himalayan Institute of Buffalo, NY, he began his practice of yoga in 1972, and was initiated as a pandit in the Himalayan tradition in 1987. He is the author of Moving Inward and co-author of the award-winning Yoga: Mastering the Basics. He is a frequent contributor to YogaInternational.com, where you can view his articles on meditation, breathing, relaxation practices, and more.