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Desiree Rumbaugh teaches from the experiences of more than two decades of practice and almost five decades of life. She was one of the first students to study with John Friend and one of the first to become certified in his Anusara method of yoga. As a full-time teacher, Desiree travels the world offering workshops that are innovative, transformative, challenging, and compassionate.

Yoga to the Rescue
Instructor: Desiree Rumbaugh
Friday, May 16
9:00am-4:30pm: Friday All-Day Intensive
Code: AIRUMB
All Levels


Anusara Yoga’s Universal Principles of Alignment reveal why some poses cause pain and how to change your technique to find true ease. We’ll focus on backs, necks, and shoulders in the morning and hips, knees, ankles, and wrists in the afternoon. Includes asana, discussion, and handouts.



Anusara Yoga for Stiff People
Instructor: Desiree Rumbaugh
Saturday, May 17
9:00am-10:30am: Main Conference
Code: M1RUMB
All Levels


Anusara Yoga offers simple techniques that soften stiff muscles, teaching you to safely gain flexibility by using your strength. Flexible people, including teachers, can also benefit from this instruction and are welcome to take notes and practice along. Mostly asana.



Yes! We Have No Bananas
Instructor: Desiree Rumbaugh
Saturday, May 17
11:00am-1:00pm: Main Conference
Code: M2RUMB
Intermediate


Learn to do inversions in alignment with the Divine—rather than with a banana! This playful class uses the Anusara method to help students make changes in their practice, leading to greater freedom in their shoulders and lower back. Mostly asana.



The Unbearable Lightness of Being: Arm Balances
Instructor: Desiree Rumbaugh
Sunday, May 18
8:00am-10:00am: Main Conference
Code: M4RUMB
Advanced


Learning how to practice arm balances is a challenging and extremely rewarding adventure. The Anusara method offers guidance that will help you find your way into some places you may never have been before. Expect the unexpected. Mostly asana.



A Call for Change
Instructor: Desiree Rumbaugh
Sunday, May 18
10:30am-12:30pm: Main Conference
Code: M5RUMB
All Levels, Therapeutic


Rather than a warning to stay away, Anusara Yoga sees chronic pain as a call for changing habits. We’ll cover wrist, neck, shoulder, lower back, hip, and knee pain. Mostly asana.




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