Gudjon Bergmann

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, TX.


Saturday 11:15am-12:30pmYou + 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.