CHRIS MACIVOR —a self-taught computer expert and digital artist—is the Technical Director for Bandha Yoga and Illustrator of the bestselling series, The Key Muscles of Yoga and The Key Poses of Yoga. He is a graduate of Etobicoke School of the Arts, Sheridan College, and Seneca College. With a background in dance and traditional art, as well as computer graphics and animation, Chris considers himself to be equally artistic and technical in nature. Working with Dr. Long on the Scientific Keys book series, he has digitally reproduced the biomechanical perfection of the human body. With a keen eye for subtle lighting and a passion for excellence in his art, Chris successfully brings his imagery to life.
KURT LONG , BFA , is an award-winning fine artist and anatomical illustrator who contributed the front and back cover illustrations. He is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania and has studied at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts and the Art Students League of New York. Kurt resides in Philadelphia with his wife and two sons. For information on commissions and to see more of his work, go to www.KurtLong.net.
STEWART THOMAS contributed the Sanskrit calligraphy and the special hand-painted border for the Bandha Yoga Codex. He is an award-winning artist, calligrapher, print-maker and designer. A graduate of Haverford College and the University of the Arts in Philadelphia, he serves as Creative Director of Florida’s Eden, a regional alliance working for a sustainable future for North Florida, and produces art at his own Palmstone Studio (www.palmstone.com).
ERYN KIRKWOOD , MA , RYT 200 , graduated from Carleton University with a Master’s Degree in English Literature. She left a corporate career as Managing Editor at the Canadian Medical Association to dedicate her life to the study, practice, and teaching of yoga. Eryn is the Chief Editor at Bandha Yoga and maintains an award-winning Blog. She offers alignment-focused yoga classes in Ottawa, Canada, and can be reached at www.BarrhavenYoga.com.