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“What we're trying to do in yoga is to create a union, and so to deepen a yoga pose is to actually increase the union of the pose, not necessarily put your leg around your head.”

Quote by Rodney Yee

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Rodney Yee
Rodney Yee

Rodney Yee (born 1957) is a renowned American yoga instructor, celebrated for his expertise in Iyengar and Vinyasa yoga. He began his journey with dance and philosophy before turning to yoga, studying under various masters. Yee gained fame through his appearances on Yoga Journal covers, numerous instructional DVDs, and public television programs. His teaching emphasizes alignment, breath control, and mental calmness, making yoga accessible to a global audience. He co-founded a yoga studio and continues to inspire practitioners worldwide through workshops and teacher trainings. more

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“I have been curious about the mind and body for as long as I can remember. I was a gymnast, a ballet dancer, and a philosophy and physical therapy major. Following the thread of curiosity about mind and body, I took my first yoga class in 1980 and knew from the start that it would be a lifelong passion.”