Edward Vilga is the creator of a best-selling series of friendly and accessible yoga books and DVDs, the first of which are YOGA IN BED and YOGA FOR SUITS His works have been translated into over eight languages.

Much in demand as a speaker throughout the United States, Edward is a nationally certified yoga instructor. He has spoken at convention events with over 1,000 guests, led scores of small group breakout Q&A sessions about yoga, and even taught hundreds of students in the heart of Times Square for an NYC Summer Solstice Celebration.

Edward completed his training at the Laughing Lotus in NYC. He has taught at numerous venues in New York City, but focuses now primarily on private clients, workshops, and the community of the Laughing Lotus. His experiences as a teacher include beginning students in their mid-70s to third graders; pregnant women to individuals with life-challenging illnesses and disabilities. He is a Yale graduate.

As a teacher, Edward's goal is to combine a vigorous physical practice with his love of yoga philosophy, the Sufi poets Hafiz and Rumi, and irony. His classes offer a challenging physical workout, with generous options for people at all levels of the physical practice. Edward prides himself on an eclectic approach with individual students, enjoying the process of discovering the right path for each one.

Edward is also an accomplished filmmaker and novelist. To learn more about this part of his life, Edward Vilga Films.