Its approach is based on the Six Gems™, ancient concepts that unlock “supreme” accomplishment in practice, as well as, life. Join Rod for this weekend workshop. All classes include theory, as well as, practice––Vinyasa, pranayama, bandha, and meditation. All levels welcome for the entire workshop or individual classes. 

Master Class:
Light on Yoga: Asana, Bandha, and Pranayama
The ancient text, the Hatha Yoga Pradipika, illuminates the path into the whole range and sacred power of yoga practices. Detailing the sacred journey of yoga through body, breath, mind and spirit, it sheds light on every meaningful step we’ve ever taken or will take in yoga.
In this session we explore the practices of the Tantric Hatha tradition with an emphasis on asana, pranayama, and bandha. Our focus will be on these practices, the role they play in the larger scheme of the tradition and to teach them. All levels of experienced yoga students and teachers are welcome.

Friday PM
Through lecture and practice we overview the Six Gems™ and introduce the ancient principles of the Hatha Yoga tradition of three stages of practices: Sun, Moon, and Fire. Our focus is on exploring how these three types of practices allow us to fulfill the potential of practice while addressing our individual needs.

Saturday AM
Sun Practice: Awakening the Force of Transformation
Our focus is on the approach to practice that links us to prana or life force as well as to activation in the world. Sun practice allows us to cultivate vitality, passion, and power, and then internalize it. These practices lead to shining, both internally and externally and are allows a transition to the final and most powerful stage of practice.

Saturday PM
Moon Practice: Centering and Balancing
Through the activation of the lunar force we become established in a rhythm of healing, peace, and wisdom. Through these practices we stimulate the nurturing energy that allows us to remain calm in the midst of turbulence, steady in the midst of change. These practices awaken hidden intelligence, intuition, and stillness.

Sunday AM
Fire Practice: Discovering and Living the Ultimate Aim of Practice
The aim of all Yoga practices is to awaken our inner fire – the force of Spirit. When the subtle force of fire is active, it leads to extraordinary living and feeling. Practice centers around activating the dormant forces within the spine – the culmination and highest intent of Yoga practice.