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Rodney Yee, who has been practicing yoga for 27 years and teaching for 23, got his foundation from Iyengar Yoga. He continues his studies together with his wife, Colleen Saidman. Thirty DVDs and two books later, he has turned his yoga passion towards health care by co-chairing the Urban Zen Health and Wellness Foundation, founded by Donna Karan.

Asana and Pranayama
Instructor: Rodney Yee
Thursday, September 25
9:00am-4:30pm: All-Day Intensives
Code: TIRYEE
All Levels


Come and learn how asana trains the body and the mind, and sets the foundation for a safe and intimate pranayama practice. The body, when trained, becomes a fine musical instrument that amplifies without distortion them melody of the present moment. The vibration of the moment is absorbed completely in pranayama.



Forward Bends Without Stretching
Instructor: Rodney Yee
Friday, September 26
11:00am-1:00pm: Main Conference - Session 2b
Code: M2RYEE
All Levels


What are the neurological patterns of forward bends? What is the proper alignment of the bones in forward bends? Come and change your understanding and perspective of these profound inward-turning postures. Mostly asana.



The Pillars of Backbends
Instructor: Rodney Yee
Friday, September 26
3:30pm-5:30pm: Main Conference - Session 3
Code: M3RYEE
All Levels


The arms and legs are powerful conduits to the spine when the alignment is good. Find out how to plug the arms and legs into the torso to create integration and strength, and how to use them properly in backbends so that they are the pillars of the spine. We'll practice a progression of backbends, culminating in Upward Facing Bow pose. Mostly asana.



Understanding the Sacrum
Instructor: Rodney Yee
Saturday, September 27
8:00am-10:00am: Main Conference - Session 4
Code: M4RYEE
Intermediate


The sacrum is the gem of our skeletal system. Let us learn how to find its feet in a multitude of places. From standing poses to inversions, from backbends to forward bends, from twists to restoratives, learn to focus and transform your awareness and the placement of your sacrum. Mostly asana.



Balancing the Hip Joints with Arm Balances
Instructor: Rodney Yee
Saturday, September 27
3:30pm-5:30pm: Main Conference - Session 6
Code: M6RYEE
Intermediate/Advanced


Learn to center your thigh bones into their hip sockets through a variety of arm balances. Each arm balance requires a specific hip opening. With good sequencing, the arm balances and other hip openers will create balanced hip joints. Come and play! Mostly asana.




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