The Long Body

George Leonard modeled ITP partly on the structure of Dean Ornish’s program for reversing heart disease, in which he participated. The program included group support as well as diet and exercise, and that community element was found to be a very important factor in the success of the program. The same is true for ITP.

ITP’s nine Core Practice Intentions form the structure of ITP and serve as the roadmap for the journey of transformation of body, mind, heart and soul. They provide constant encouragement to ground us in our daily life and can carry us through difficult times when our energy may waver.

The first two ITP Core Practice Intentions focus on autonomy and community – two sides of one coin. While ITP stresses the importance of individuality and free choice, there is grounding power in the support of the ITP community.