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“Beautiful women, wealth, sensations, celebrity, substances capable of distorting my perception, and even forcing my body into positions ready for the covers of important yoga magazines - I pursued them all, some wholeheartedly, but none would satisfy my real longing.”

Quote by Rod Stryker

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Rod Stryker, born in October 1957, is a renowned yoga teacher and author. His works cover various aspects of yoga philosophy, practice, and teaching, and are highly respected by yoga enthusiasts and professionals alike. more

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