Rod shares the gifts of his practice, discipleship and life with a wide spectrum of audiences: from those wanting practical ways to improve their wellbeing to individuals and corporations seeking to apply time-tested methods to successfully meet the ever-changing demands of modern life. A thought-leader for how best to live with meaning, creativity, responsibility and freedom, he guides students and teachers of yoga and meditation who seek to deepen and share their understanding of the ancient wisdom and timeless practices.
Background:
Raised in Los Angeles, CA., Rod attended Beverly Hills High School and the University of Denver, in addition to studying abroad. He began his study of yoga at the age of nineteen. Called to teach early in his studies, he taught his first class in 1980 and led his first teacher training in 1987.
Following nearly two decades of studentship, Rod became the first American disciple of Kavi Yogiraj Mani Finger and Yogiraj Alan Finger to be given the title Yogiraj––master of Yoga. Since 1999, Rod has been a student of Pandit Rajmani Tigunait, Ph.D. in the tradition of Sri Vidya.
After decades of study, intensive practice and apprenticeship with these internationally renowned Yoga masters, Rod founded ParaYoga® as a resource for the time-tested wisdom of the yoga tradition. As part of ParaYoga’s Master Training program, he launched one of the most comprehensive online yoga teacher trainings in the world.
Practice & Study with Rod:
- 300-Hour ParaYoga Master Training
- In-Person & Livestream Trainings & Events Hosted by ParaYoga
- Weekly Livestream Classes & Course Library
LIGHT on the TEACHER: YOGARUPA ROD STRYKER
A Short Portrait Film
by DJ Pierce
