Gudjon Bergmann studied with Yogi Shanti Desai and Shri Yogi Hari. He ran his own yoga studio in Iceland for five years, trained dozens of teachers with Yogi Shanti Desai, and has been associated with the Living Yoga Program and Texas Yoga Retreat since 2011. Bergmann has written several books on yoga, meditation and yoga philosophy.
Friday 4:00-5:45pm
Flow with Your Prana
In this semi-lead asana class, Bergmann will offer guidance that will allow you to surrender to the prana (life energy) flowing through your body and practice postures in harmony with the prana flow. The approach is based on the essence of Kripalu Yoga. Bergmann studied directly with Yogi Shanti Desai, a direct disciple of Kripalu, and derived potent and simple insights that he will impart. The class will start with vigorous pranayama and then evolve into whatever your body needs.
Beginner, Experienced, Teacher
Asana, Pranayama
Intensity: Easy
Saturday 2:00-3:45pm
Exploring Range of Movement and Body Proportions
Ever wondered why you just don’t bend that way? Get to know your body’s options and limitations with movements and exercises inspired by the work of Paul Grilley on the eight joints and body proportions. Gudjon has taught this workshop at yoga teacher training programs since 2004. This process of exploration is helpful for practitioners and teachers alike.
Asana, Exploration, Lecture, Discussions.
Sunday 2:30-4:00pm
Balancing Jnana and Bhakti: The Head and The Heart
In this class, Bergmann will assist participants as they explore the essence of Jnana (Discernment) and Bhakti (Devotion) Yoga, looking at the benefits of both, possible extremes, and how they balance each other. Bergmann will offer several stories, including his own, that illustrate examples and warnings. After the program, participants will be better able to identify and correct any imbalances between the head and the heart.
Beginner, Experienced, Teacher
Meditation, Chanting, Lecture, Discussion
Intensity: Very Easy