David Sunshine has been a devoted student and teacher of yoga, mindfulness, and holistic healing for over three decades. His journey began with in-depth studies under legendary masters T.K.V. Desikachar and B.K.S. Iyengar, and continued through immersion with many other luminaries across traditions. In 1998, David founded the Dallas Yoga Center, which for 27 years served as a premier community hub for yoga, meditation, Ayurveda, and personal transformation.
Today, David’s work continues to evolve through his newest endeavors: Garuda Sunshine Sacred Earth Tours(garudasunshine.com) leading spiritual adventure journeys to sacred sites around the world, and Lightning Dreamer (lightningdreamer.com) offering artisanal cacao elixirs crafted to nourish the heart, body, and spirit. Rooted in a lifelong love of sacred traditions, nature, and inner awakening, his projects reflect a deep commitment to helping others reconnect with the essence of life.
David is also the co-founder of the Mindful Communities Fund, (mindfulcommunitiesfund.org), a nonprofit organization dedicated to bringing mindfulness practices to children and the adults who serve them—empowering the next generation with tools for emotional resilience, self-awareness, and compassion. Across all his work, David’s mission remains clear: to inspire presence, connection, and transformation from the inside out.
Saturday 7:00–8:30am
Breath of the Five Bodies: A Somatic Alchemy Practice
Begin your day with a nourishing, breath-led journey through the five koshas—body, breath, mind, wisdom, and bliss. This practice blends gentle somatic movement with mindful asana to awaken pranic flow and inner sensitivity. With props and supportive sequencing, we explore pranic alchemy as a subtle activation of Shakti—the inner force of vitality and transformation. Expect intuitive movement, breath awareness, and guided meditative inquiry to help you reconnect with your body’s intelligence and restore harmony across all layers of being.
What’s included: Grounding somatic practices to awaken the physical and energetic bodies; Kosha-based cueing and awareness to guide inward attention; Breathwork and visualization to gently stir the inner fire; and Closing stillness to embody subtle presence and bliss.
Audience Level: All
Intensity of Practice: 5
90% Asana, 10% Discussion
Sunday 11:15am–12:30pm
Awakening Shakti: Activating the Energy Centers Through Pranic Flow⚡
This powerful chakra-based flow is a dynamic, breath-driven asana practice designed to activate the
body’s energy centers and circulate prana through the subtle body. Through intelligent sequencing,
breathwork, and energetic alignment, we ignite Shakti—the awakening current within—and guide her
through the central channel. Each posture is a portal to unlock vitality, clear energetic blocks, and bring
coherence to your entire system.
What’s included: Asana flow mapped to the 7 main chakras—from root to crown; Breathwork
techniques (kapalabhati, nadi shodhana) to open and move prana; Bandhas and kriya-inspired
transitions to build energy and inner heat; Mantra and vibration to harmonize and awaken each energy
center; and Integration meditation to stabilize and channel the awakened energy
Audience Level: All
Intensity of Practice: 8
90% Asana, 10% Discussion