Gudjon Bergmann (E-RYT 500, LMT) has been teaching yoga since 1997. He trained with Yogi Shanti Desai (1996 to present) and Sri Yogi Hari (2004 to 2005). In Iceland, where he was born and raised, Gudjon ran a thriving yoga studio, taught yoga on TV, had his own teacher training program, and wrote two books on yoga in Icelandic. After moving to Texas in 2010 with his wife and two children, he was on the Living Yoga Program faculty and has been an annual presenter at the Texas Yoga Retreat since 2011. He has written 30 books—including Living in the Spirit of Yoga, Create a Safe Space (for yoga teachers) and Know Thyself: Yoga Philosophy Made Accessible—coached dozens and taught stress management to thousands. Today, Gudjon works as a licensed massage therapist at his own practice called Mindful Hands Massage in Kyle, Texas.
Saturday 11:15am-12:30pm
You + Yoga = Unique 
How can each person bring their unique experiences into yoga in an honest way? This short and interactive talk explores two aspects of this question: first, how individuals can inform their personal practice based on life experiences, and second, how yoga teachers can connect with their students in a deeper way by sharing both joyful and painful aspects of their life’s journey. This session is ideal for anyone who wants to deepen their connection to yoga in a personal way.
All Levels. 100% Lecture and interaction.
Saturday 7:30-9:30pm
Functional Yoga for Everyday Life
What if we approached yoga poses from a purely functional perspective instead of aiming only to improve the more advanced poses? This class brings students back to the basics and explores how simple exercises can improve the quality of life for people of all ages. Participants will be given plenty of modifications to suit all levels. The class is designed to be useful for beginners, advanced students and yoga teachers alike.
All Levels. 20% Lecture. 80% Asana.
Sunday 7:00-8:30am
Being and Becoming: Exploring the Moment
The present moment is imbued with potential. We can either surrender to being or explore through a sense of becoming. This session includes active and passive meditation, allowing participants to explore both aspects of each moment.
All Levels. 20% Lecture. 80% Active and Passive Meditation.