Edward Vilga

Edward Vilga
Born1963 (age 61–62)
Manchester, Connecticut, United States
OccupationWriter, yoga teacher, film director
Years active1995–present

Edward Vilga (born in 1963) is an American yoga teacher, author, and director.[1][2] His work explores the themes of transformation, spirituality, wealth, and forgiveness.[3]

Vilga holds a degree in English Literature from Yale University.[4]

Career

After graduating from Yale, Vilga began working in film production, initially with documentary filmmaker Helen C. Whitney. Worked as an associate producer of "Tilt 23 1/2" which was an international television news magazine produced by Fujisankei Communications that aired in 72 countries.[4]

Vilga produced several Off-Broadway productions with Watermark Theater, including Susan Miller's Obie Award-winning play My Left Breast[5][6] He then began writing, directing and producing his own projects in a variety of media.[7]

Books

Vilga is the author of Yoga in Bed (Running Press; 2005)[8][9] and Yoga for Suits (Running Press; 2006), which have been translated into several languages. The books and DVDs have been featured in People Magazine, Oprah’s O Magazine, and LIVE WITH KELLY![10]

He wrote Acting Now: Conversations on Craft and Career (Rutgers University Press; 1997), a collection of interviews.[11]

Vilga’s novel Downward Dog was released in paperback by Diversion Books in June 2014.[12] The novel incorporates yoga poses (asanas) and tells the story of a man who decides to become a private yoga teacher in New York City.[13]

His book The Yoga of Money Manifesto was released by Stone Heap Publishing in March 2017.[14]

Theatre

"Miracle in Rwanda" a play Vilga directed and co-created with performer Leslie Lewis, has toured internationally with over 150 performances. It received positive reviews from the Village Voice[15] and Broadway Baby.[16] “Miracle in Rwanda” had a six-week Off-Broadway run in 2019[17] and was featured at the United Nations in a special performance for the 25th Commemoration of the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda.[18][19][20]

Film

Vilga wrote and directed the feature film "Dead Broke" (Warner Brothers DVD, 2006). On May 3, 1999, in a joint venture with the TriBeCa Film Center, Microsoft and ifilm.com, it became the first film to debut simultaneously on the Internet and the big screen.[21]

Vilga associate produced the independent film “With Child” (Summer Hill Films, 2014), which was nominated for Best World Showcase at the Soho Film Festival.[22][23]

Works

Books

  • The Yoga of Money Manifesto (2017) Stone Heap Publishing. ISBN 978-0-6928-6894-2
  • Downward Dog (2014) Diversion Books. ISBN 978-1-6268-1323-6
  • Upward Dog (2010) CreateSpace Independent Publishing. ISBN 978-1456344436
  • Yoga for Suits (2006) Running Press. ISBN 978-0-7624-2621-8[24]
  • Yoga in Bed (2005) Running Press. ISBN 978-0-7624-2341-5
  • Acting Now: Conversations on Craft and Career (1997) Rutgers University Press. ISBN 978-0-8135-2403-0

Theater

Year Title Venue Ref
2019 Miracle in Rwanda Lion Theatre, New York [25]

Film

  • Dead Broke (Warner Brothers DVD, 2006)

References

  1. ^ Hanc, John. "What the Future Holds". Yoga Journal. Archived from the original on April 21, 2019. Retrieved April 21, 2019.
  2. ^ "WELLNESS WORKSHOPS". PowerHour2.0. Retrieved April 21, 2019.
  3. ^ Hughes, Martin. "Yoga in bed". Retrieved April 21, 2019.
  4. ^ a b "WEDDINGS; Nela Wagman and Edward Vilga". The New York Times. January 1, 1995. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved April 20, 2019.
  5. ^ "My Left Breast". Sun Productions.
  6. ^ "My Left Breast at the McGinn Cazale Theatre". New York Theatre Guide. August 16, 2008. Retrieved April 21, 2019.
  7. ^ "Artist, Writer, Director Edward Vilga | Inspiring People | Living Louder | DanaRoc.com". www.danaroc.com. Retrieved April 21, 2019.
  8. ^ "Yoga in Bed". CBS News. June 6, 2006. Retrieved April 21, 2019.
  9. ^ Vilga, Edward, 1963- (2005). Yoga in bed : 20 asanas to do in pyjamas. Philadelphia, Pa.: Running Press. ISBN 0762423412. OCLC 57528283.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  10. ^ "Live With Regis and Kelly". Youtube. June 2006. Retrieved April 21, 2019.
  11. ^ Vilga, Edward, 1963- (1997). Acting now : conversations on craft and career. New Brunswick, N.J.: Rutgers University Press. ISBN 0813524024. OCLC 35762660.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  12. ^ Vilga, Edward, 1963- (June 11, 2013). Downward dog. New York. ISBN 9781626813236. OCLC 961161022.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: location missing publisher (link) CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  13. ^ McGee, Kristin (June 11, 2013). "'Downward dog'–A funny, sexy, must read book for the summer!". Retrieved April 21, 2019.
  14. ^ Vilga, Edward, 1963- (March 28, 2017). The yoga of money manifesto : a radical new way to connect your mind, body, spirit and bank account. New York. ISBN 9780692868942. OCLC 1031006178.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: location missing publisher (link) CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  15. ^ Beer, John (April 17, 2007). "Survive, She Said". Retrieved April 21, 2019.
  16. ^ Andrade, Fritzie (August 9, 2007). "Miracle in Rwanda". Broadway Baby. Retrieved April 21, 2019.
  17. ^ "MIRACLE IN RWANDA Will Premiere Off-Broadway On Theater Row". BroadwayWorld.com. February 12, 2019. Retrieved April 20, 2019.
  18. ^ "'Miracle in Rwanda' play at the United Nations". Permanent Mission of Rwanda to the United Nations. April 4, 2019. Retrieved June 4, 2019.
  19. ^ "About | Home | Miracle In Rwanda: United Nations Gala". MIR UN - Rwanda Main. Retrieved June 4, 2019.
  20. ^ BWW News Desk. "Photo Flash: MIRACLE IN RWANDA Performs At The United Nations". BroadwayWorld.com. Retrieved June 4, 2019.
  21. ^ Jason Buchanan (2008). "Dead Broke - Trailer - Cast - Showtimes - The New York Times". Movies & TV Dept. The New York Times. Archived from the original on June 16, 2008. Retrieved April 20, 2019.
  22. ^ "Edward Vilga - IMDbPro". pro.imdb.com. Retrieved April 22, 2019.
  23. ^ "With Child - IMDbPro". pro.imdb.com. Retrieved April 22, 2019.
  24. ^ Yoga for suits: 30 no sweat power poses to do in pinstripes. Running Press Book Publishers. December 5, 2006. ISBN 978-0-7624-2621-8.
  25. ^ Hetrick, Adam (February 12, 2019). "Miracle in Rwanda Will Arrive Off-Broadway This Spring". Playbill. Retrieved July 6, 2025.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
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