ITP Lineage

Christina Grote and Pam Kramer are co-authors of Living an Extraordinary Life, an extensive and valuable book whose creation must have taken tremendous focus and energy. What motivated them to write this great book? And how does their ITP practice help them be so productive while staying balanced, vital, and healthy? The interview is conducted by ITP newsletter coordinator Sally Isaacs.

George Leonard first proposed ITP, a practice that is still evolving. He borrowed the word Kata from the Japanese word for “form.” The series of exercises comprising the Kata is a perfect microcosm of integral practice itself as it involves all parts of our being—body, mind, heart, and soul. It is extraordinarily well‐designed, containing elements of hatha yoga, Aikido, stretching, progressive relaxation, transformational imaging, and meditation. The Kata has roots in the science of exercise physiology and is informed by works such as The Relaxation Response by Herbert Benson, MD. This video treats us to George Leonard leading a Kata class while sharing his wisdom.