Gudjon Bergmann has been a yoga teacher since 1998. A student of Yogi Shanti Desai and Sri Yogi Hari, he is equally comfortable discussing yoga’s
profound philosophical implications and teaching basic postures. After moving from Iceland to Texas in 2010, Gudjon was on the Living Yoga Program faculty for eleven years and has taught at the Texas Yoga Retreat annually since 2011. He has written several books about yoga, including Create a Safe Space (for yoga teachers), Living in the Spirit of Yoga, and Know Thyself: Yoga Philosophy Made Accessible. Today, Gudjon works as a licensed massage therapist (LMT) at Mindful Hands Massage in San Marcos, Texas.
Friday 2:00–3:45pm
Awaken Your Energies
Start the Texas Yoga Retreat with a class that combines dynamic asana with vigorous pranayama and deep relaxation. This is an all-levels class designed to invigorate participants and set the tone for the weekend. The goal is to leave you feeling centered, calm, energized and focused.
Intensity of practice: 5 – All Levels
70% Asana, 20% Pranayama, and 10% Relaxation
Saturday 9:30–10:45am
The Cycle of Infinity
Brahman (the one without a second) is classically defined by the infinity symbol. In this talk, Bergmann will draw on his extensive knowledge of yoga philosophy and its practical application to explore the cycle of infinity and how it shows up in everything from breath to death, from mindfulness to ordinary moments. The talk is open to anyone who is interested in exploring the deeper aspects of life.
Intensity of practice: 1 – All Levels
Lecture 80%, Discussion 20%
Sunday 7:00–8:30am
The Expansion of Fascia
Wake up gently and expand your fascia with a combination of yoga positions and breathing. This class is based on the twofold translation of pranayama as the control (yama) and expansion (ayam) of life force (prana), and on Bergmann’s deep understanding of fascial anatomy. The class should serve as a recovery after a weekend of hard classes and a wonderful beginning to the last day of the retreat.
Intensity of practice: 5 – All Levels
70% Asana, 25% Pranayama, and 5% Relaxation