Rodney Yee
Yoga: The Poetry of the Body
Saturday 11 am room 1

It's no secret that yoga is one of the hottest fitness trends today. Here's an wonderful opportunity to take a stimulating journey into the world of yoga with Rodney Yee, hailed as one of the leaders of the yoga movement by Time magazine. Gain insights into his unique perspective on the asana practice and his personal yoga philosophy, while experiencing the tremendously popular and successful approach featured in his new book, "Yoga: The Poetry of the Body," co-authored by Nina Zolotow. After a brief talk, Rodney will teach a one-hour yoga class suitable for yoga students of every level, including absolute beginners. Bring a yoga mat and wear comfortable, non-restrictive clothing. After class, there will be a 1/2 hour question and answer period.

Rodney Yee has practiced yoga for 20 years and is the co-director of the Piedmont Yoga Studio in Oakland, where he teaches public classes and conducts an 18-month advanced-studies program. He is featured in more than twenty-six top-selling yoga instructional videos and DVDs created by Gaiam and travels nationally and worldwide to teach weekend workshops, week-long intensives and yoga retreats.