This May, local yoga teacher, philosopher and award-winning writer Tatiana Forero Puerta is 
commemorating her latest achievement: the publication of her book, Yoga for the Wounded Heart: A Journey, Philosophy, and Practice of Healing Emotional Pain (Lantern Books, 2018). Drawing on personal experience, Puerta’s book is an unsparingly honest memoir of a childhood lost and of courage and resilience gained. It’s also an exploration of the fundamentals of yoga: as a technology that focuses our attention; as a practical application of mindfulness and attention to what is really going on in our lives and bodies; and as a vehicle for the body to guide the mind and heart toward healing.
Yoga Nanda: Garden City is hosting a book release party and reading with Puerta on Friday, May 18, at 7 p.m., which will include live music, asana, meditation, reading, snacks and beverages. In addition, 15 percent of the sales from the book launch will be donated to One Love Long Island. On Saturday, May 19, the studio will host a workshop based on the book from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Saturday’s workshop will utilize the physical practice of asana, as well as lecture, group work, self-reflection and meditation techniques to not only dive deeper into what is available on the yogic path but also to explore a practical application of the yogic tools of healing our precious hearts. No previous experience with yoga is necessary; just the curiosity to go within.
Location: 55 Hilton Ave., in Garden City. For more information about the book, visit YogaForTheWoundedHeart.com; to register for the workshop, visit Yoga-Nanda.com.
