PURA VIDA
New content added each week from Chad Dennis, one of the founders and owners of ROAM LA.
Over the last 30 years, Chad has had the incredible fortune of studying directly under some of the most renowned teachers in their respective fields of Anatomy, Anusara, Ashtanga, Buddhism, Physical Therapy, Psychology, Kinesiology, Vinyasa and Vipassana.
Marrying art with science he is highly regarded as a teachers' teacher and is recognized for his exceptionally creative yet deeply intelligent sequencing.
He has been featured in Yoga Journal, Details, Self, Men’s Health, Men’s Fitness, YOGANONYMOUS, Vogue, People, US Weekly, Forbes, KTLA, Chalkboard, DuJour, French Vogue, Style Caster, Goop, Well + Good, A General Motors Campaign, The Numinous and the LA Times to name a few.
Chad currently lives in Los Angeles with his wife and two sons and is one of the founders of ROAM LA yoga.
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CHAD LEVEL 2 09/24/2024
Peak Pose: Variations of Vasisthasana
Targets: Arm balance, shoulders, arms, wrists, core, obliques
PROPS: 2 Blocks
ROAM’s version of an Open Level [Intermediate/Advanced] class - LEVEL TWO is for those who have a basic understanding of Flow concepts and how to transition in and out of numero...
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CHAD LEVEL 2 - 09/03/2024
Peak Pose: Parivrtta Hasta Padangusthasana
Targets: Twists, standing balance, hamstrings, ankles, feet, core
PROPS: 2 Blocks, a strap for those with tight hamstrings
ROAM’s version of an Open Level [Intermediate/Advanced] class - LEVEL TWO is for those who have a basic understanding of Flow co...
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CHAD LEVEL 2 - 08/27/2024
Peak Pose: Eka Pada Koundinyasana
Targets: Arm balancing, hip opening, core, hamstrings
PROPS: 2 Blocks and a blanket optional
ROAM’s version of an Open Level [Intermediate/Advanced] class - LEVEL TWO is for those who have a basic understanding of Flow concepts and how to transition in and out...
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CHAD LEVEL 2 - 09/06/2024
Peak Pose: Hanumanasana
Targets: Hamstrings, hips, back bends, core
PROPS: 2 Blocks
ROAM’s version of an Open Level [Intermediate/Advanced] class - LEVEL TWO is for those who have a basic understanding of Flow concepts and how to transition in and out of numerous postures linked together.
T...
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CHAD LEVEL 2 - 08/13/2024
Peak Pose: Eagle Head Stand
Targets: Shoulders, core, inner thighs, arms
PROPS: 2 Blocks and a Blanket
ROAM’s version of an Open Level [Intermediate/Advanced] class - LEVEL TWO is for those who have a basic understanding of Flow concepts and how to transition in and out of numerous postures li...
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CHAD LEVEL 2 - 08/09/2024
Peak Pose: Kakasana (Crow Pose)
Targets: Arms, core, hamstrings
PROPS: 2 Blocks
ROAM’s version of an Open Level [Intermediate/Advanced] class - LEVEL TWO is for those who have a basic understanding of Flow concepts and how to transition in and out of numerous postures linked together.
Teach...
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CHAD LEVEL 2 - 08/02/2024
Peak Pose: Eka Pada Koundinyasana
Targets: Arm balancing, core, shoulders, hips, hamstrings
PROPS: 2 Blocks
ROAM’s version of an Open Level [Intermediate/Advanced] class - LEVEL TWO is for those who have a basic understanding of Flow concepts and how to transition in and out of numerous postu...
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CHAD LEVEL 2 - 07/26/2024
Peak Pose: Variations of Vashistasana
Targets: arms, shoulders, obliques, hips
PROPS: 2 Blocks
ROAM’s version of an Open Level [Intermediate/Advanced] class - LEVEL TWO is for those who have a basic understanding of Flow concepts and how to transition in and out of numerous postures linked to...
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CHAD LEVEL 2 - 07/05/2024
Peak Pose: Revolved Triangle Pose
Targets: Twisting, standing balance
PROPS: 2 Blocks
ROAM’s version of an Open Level [Intermediate/Advanced] class - LEVEL TWO is for those who have a basic understanding of Flow concepts and how to transition in and out of numerous postures linked together.
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CHAD LEVEL 2 - 06/07/2024
Peak Pose: Side Crow
Targets: Twisting, arm balancing, core, shoulders, hips, hamstrings
PROPS: 2 Blocks
ROAM’s version of an Open Level [Intermediate/Advanced] class - LEVEL TWO is for those who have a basic understanding of Flow concepts and how to transition in and out of numerous postures...
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CHAD LEVEL 2 - 05/31/2024
Peak Pose: Variations of Eagle Pose
Targets: Core, Shoulders, Hips, Standing Balance
PROPS: 2 Blocks and a Blanket
ROAM’s version of an Open Level [Intermediate/Advanced] class - LEVEL TWO is for those who have a basic understanding of Flow concepts and how to transition in and out of numerous...
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CHAD LEVEL 2 - 05/24/2024
Peak Pose:
Targets:
PROPS: 2 Blocks
ROAM’s version of an Open Level [Intermediate/Advanced] class - LEVEL TWO is for those who have a basic understanding of Flow concepts and how to transition in and out of numerous postures linked together.
Teachers make sure to offer a wide variation of ...
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CHAD LEVEL 2 - 04/26/2024
Peak Pose: Chapasana
Targets: Standing balance, Backbending, Hamstrings, Heart-opening
PROPS: 2 Blocks
ROAM’s version of an Open Level [Intermediate/Advanced] class - LEVEL TWO is for those who have a basic understanding of Flow concepts and how to transition in and out of numerous postures l...
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CHAD LEVEL 2 - 05/03/2024
Peak Pose: Vashistasana Variation
Targets: Arms, Shoulders, Core, Outer Hips
PROPS: 2 Blocks
ROAM’s version of an Open Level [Intermediate/Advanced] class - LEVEL TWO is for those who have a basic understanding of Flow concepts and how to transition in and out of numerous postures linked toge...
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CHAD LEVEL 2 - 05/17/2024
Peak Pose: Variations of Kakasana (Crow Pose)
Targets: arms, core, hamstring contraction, balancing
PROPS: 2 Blocks
ROAM’s version of an Open Level [Intermediate/Advanced] class - LEVEL TWO is for those who have a basic understanding of Flow concepts and how to transition in and out of numero...
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CHAD LEVEL 2 - 04/05/2024
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CHAD LEVEL 2 - 03/29/2024
Peak Pose: Parivrtta Hasta Padangusthasana - D
Targets: Hamstrings, core, twists, balance, ankles
PROPS: 2 Blocks and a Strap
ROAM’s version of an Open Level [Intermediate/Advanced] class - LEVEL TWO is for those who have a basic understanding of Flow concepts and how to transition in and out...
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CHAD LEVEL 2 - 03/19/2024
Peak Pose: Full Dancer's Pose
Targets: Backbending, Standing balance
PROPS: 2 Blocks, yoga strap
ROAM’s version of an Open Level [Intermediate/Advanced] class - LEVEL TWO is for those who have a basic understanding of Flow concepts and how to transition in and out of numerous postures linked t...
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CHAD LEVEL 2 - 03/15/2024
Peak Pose: Parivrtta Trikonasana
Targets: Twisting, hamstrings, hips, core
PROPS: 2 Blocks
ROAM’s version of an Open Level [Intermediate/Advanced] class - LEVEL TWO is for those who have a basic understanding of Flow concepts and how to transition in and out of numerous postures linked togeth...
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CHAD LEVEL 2 - 02/23/2024
Peak Pose: Parivrtta Ardha Chandra Chapasana
Targets: Hamstrings, twisting, standing balance
PROPS: 2 Blocks
ROAM’s version of an Open Level [Intermediate/Advanced] class - LEVEL TWO is for those who have a basic understanding of Flow concepts and how to transition in and out of numerous post...
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CHAD LEVEL 2 - 02/09/2024
Peak Pose:
Targets:
PROPS: 2 Blocks
ROAM’s version of an Open Level [Intermediate/Advanced] class - LEVEL TWO is for those who have a basic understanding of Flow concepts and how to transition in and out of numerous postures linked together.
Teachers make sure to offer a wide variation of ...
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CHAD LEVEL 2 - 03/08/2024
Peak Pose: Vasisthasana
Targets: Arms, shoulders, obliques, outer hips, core
PROPS: 2 Blocks and a Blanket
ROAM’s version of an Open Level [Intermediate/Advanced] class - LEVEL TWO is for those who have a basic understanding of Flow concepts and how to transition in and out of numerous posture...
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CHAD LEVEL 2 - 01/30/2024
Peak Pose: Eagle Pose
Targets: Core, Hips, Standing Balance
PROPS: 2 Blocks
ROAM’s version of an Open Level [Intermediate/Advanced] class - LEVEL TWO is for those who have a basic understanding of Flow concepts and how to transition in and out of numerous postures linked together.
Teachers ...
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CHAD LEVEL 2 - 12/15/2023
Peak Pose: Ardha Chandrasana & Parivrtta Ardha Chandrasana
Targets: Standing balance, ankle strengthening, outer hips, hamstrings, core, twisting
PROPS: 2 Blocks
ROAM’s version of an Open Level [Intermediate/Advanced] class - LEVEL TWO is for those who have a basic understanding of Flow conce...
