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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 toward health care by cochairing the Urban Zen Health and Wellness Foundation, founded by Donna Karan. 7:30pm Keynote by Rodney Yee "Our Responsibility as Yogis" A perspective of where yoga is today in America and where it is going, with a special focus of yoga in the context of the health care system. Open to all. The Yoga of Opposites Instructor: Rodney Yee and Colleen Saidman Friday, March 27 9:00am-4:30pm: All-Day Intensive Code: AFRYCS all levels As we bring symmetry to the body by balancing it, we come to our elusive center. Dancing close to the center sets the foundation for posture that allows ease of breath. From here, it's possible to balance the inhalation and the exhalation, which leads to a steady mind. Includes asana, pranayama, and meditation. Backbends into Center Instructor: Rodney Yee and Colleen Saidman Saturday, March 28 8:00am-10:00am: Session 1 Code: M1RYCS intermediate Whether backbends are restorative or active, we can address our fear through them. We'll approach difficulty by taking incremental steps and by anchoring ourselves in our center and to Mother Earth. We'll practice a sequence of backbends followed by standing poses. Mostly asana. Twists and Backbends Instructor: Rodney Yee and Colleen Saidman Saturday, March 28 10:30am-12:30pm: Session 2 Code: M2RYCS all levels Get the spine adequately ready for backbending. Done properly, twists broaden the muscles around the spine to warm up the muscles; the release of the groin allows for a strong grounding from the legs to the spine. Come enjoy a wonderful twist sequence that prepares you for expansive backbends. Mostly asana. Hip Openers Instructor: Rodney Yee and Colleen Saidman Saturday, March 28 3:30pm-5:30pm: Session 3 Code: M3RYCS all levels When we open our hip joints evenly, they act as perfect gateways from our legs to our torso. Ideally, the thighbones are centered in the hip sockets, and the joints are fluid yet strong. Through myriad postures, sequenced with knowledge and intuition, we'll return to the true capacity of our hip joints. Mostly asana.

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