Rodney Yee

Rodney Yee

Rodney Yee is a celebrated yoga teacher who began his practice in 1980 and has become a key figure in the American yoga landscape. Known for his ability to merge the physical and philosophical aspects of yoga, Rodney aims to reveal the natural beauty of the spirit through movement. Alongside his wife, Colleen Saidman Yee, he developed the Gaia Yoga Studio, which focuses on making yoga accessible for home practice.

Rodney’s teaching style is heavily influenced by his personal practice and intuition, as well as his deep exploration of Iyengar Yoga. He built a strong foundation in Iyengar Yoga under the guidance of renowned teachers, including Donald Moyer. This tradition’s emphasis on alignment, sequencing, and timing continues to shape his approach, making his classes accessible and profound for practitioners of all levels.

Throughout his career, Rodney has been dedicated to expanding the reach of yoga beyond the studio. He has created numerous video titles, narrated mediation audio recordings, and written two books, allowing people to experience his teachings. globally. As a co-chair of the Urban Zen Health and Wellness Initiative, Rodney also works to bring the healing benefits of yoga and holistic practices into hospitals and other care settings.

Education Rodney Yee studied Philosophy and Physical Therapy at U.C. Davis and U.C. Berkeley. He learned from influential teachers, including Donald Moyer, Manouso Manos, and Ramanand Patel.

Career

Rodney was a ballet dancer with the Oakland Ballet Company and Matsuyama Dance Company of Tokyo. He co-founded Piedmont Yoga Studio in Oakland, CA, in 1987. He developed Gaia Yoga Studio with his wife, Colleen, and partnered with Donna Karan to establish UZIT LLC (Urban Zen Integrative Therapy), blending Yoga, Reiki, Essential Oils, and Meditation. He is a co-chair of the Urban Zen Health and Wellness Initiative, a foundation promoting yoga and holistic therapies in hospitals nationwide.

Publications

Rodney has authored books like "Yoga, The Poetry of the Body" (2002) and "Moving Toward Balance" (2004). He appeared on The Oprah Winfrey Show, Live with Kelly and Mark, CNN, and PBS. Rodney has starred in instructional videos, such as "Gaiam: Rodney Yee Yoga for Energy and Stress Relief" and "Living Yoga: Abs Yoga for Beginners." He was featured on the cover of Yoga Journal and appeared in the 2007 documentary "Yoga, Inc."

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Headache
Healing Yoga
Explore a series of supported restorative postures to clear your head quickly and relieve pain you might be experiencing.
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Back Pain
Healing Yoga
Strengthen the muscles in your back to support a healthy yoga practice. Move through supported and reclined yoga poses designed to help alleviate mild to moderate back discomfort.
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Fatigue
Healing Yoga
Enjoy this short therapeutic practice meant to provide extra energy, vitality, and healing. Use a chair and props to support you both mind and body.
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Indigestion
Healing Yoga
Restore natural digestion and bring relief with therapeutic yoga postures including twisting and reclined poses.
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Stress
Healing Yoga
A stress-reducing practice designed to release tension from the head, neck, and shoulders. Explore relaxing and unwinding postures so you can restore your inner peace.
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Energy Lift Yoga
Settle into slower paced movements of seated forward bends to find tranquility in your mind and help invite a soothing state of reflection.
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Sun Salutations
Intermediate Yoga
Get ready to awaken and link the breath, body and mind with the foundation of Sun Salutations.
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Energy Lift Yoga
Release the day, let go and surrender into the calmness of the night. Settle into savasana and relax to a quick guided meditation with the intention of release and surrender.
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Energy Lift Yoga
A series of gentle poses with slow paced flowing movements that bring energy into your being and your morning. Invite a feeling of revitalization as your energy starts flowing, getting you ready for the start of your new day.
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Energy Lift Yoga
Energize your mind, body, and spirit as Rodney Yee guides you through as series of fast paced movements and poses to help you reach your full creative potential.
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Yoga for Back Pain - Back Care Solutions
Release tight neck, shoulders, and back muscles to prevent back discomfort and injury. Support your practice with a guided restorative meditation to relax tense muscles and quiet the mind.
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Yoga for Back Pain - Back Care Solutions
Strengthen your back and abdominal muscles with an active series of poses to relax your spine and build your core.
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Energy Lift Yoga
Locate your center and find yourself ready to take on the day. Rodney Yee guides you through standing poses with the intention of centering your being, focusing your mind, and bringing you fully present in your body and the moment.
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Yoga for Back Pain - Back Care Solutions
Increase flexibility in your hips and lower body to help prevent back pain. Explore a series of stretches and hip opening poses, all essential for back health.
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Mariel Hemingway
Poses such as chest openers, arm swings and bends help you to improve your alignment and tone your arms and chest. This practice can help you to feel energetic and alive while sculpting your arms and upper torso.
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Yoga Now Abs
A comprehensive core routine that really works your abs. Simple poses such as crunches, arm swings and bends help you get a stronger core for your yoga practice.
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Yoga Now
Explore a breakthrough workout from a new angle with this unique yoga-cardio fusion mat practice. Boost your heart rate, burn fat, sculpt lean muscles and create a heightened sense of well being.
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Yoga Now
Combine the best part of yoga with the best of cardio. Tune into your your body work hard and boost your heart rate through core work and quick standing flows before a brief cool down.