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 - 03/28/2025
Peak Pose: Kapinjalasana
Targets: Backbending, obliques, shoulders, arms, outer hips, ankles
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 ...
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CHAD LEVEL 2 - 03/21/2024
Peak Pose: Dancer's Pose
Targets: Heart-opening, back-bending, 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 post...
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CHAD LEVEL 2 - 03/14/2025
Peak Pose: Ardha Upavistha Hanumanasana
Targets: releasing hamstrings and low back <3
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 li...
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CHAD LEVEL 2 - 03/04/2025
Peak Pose: Traditional and Revolved Ardha Chandrasana
Targets: Standing balance, twisting, hip opening, outer hip compacting, hamstrings, ankle strengthening
PROPS: 2 Blocks
ROAM’s version of an Open Level [Intermediate/Advanced] class - LEVEL TWO is for those who have a basic understanding o...
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CHAD LEVEL 2 - 02/28/2025
Peak Pose: Revolved Half Moon
Targets: Twisting, Standing Balance, Core, Hamstrings, Ankles
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 ...
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CHAD LEVEL 2 - 02/21/2025
Peak Pose: Eka Pada Galavasana
Targets: Arm-balancing, arms, shoulders, core, hamstrings
PROPS: 2 Blocks, Yoga 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 num...
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CHAD LEVEL 2 - 02/07/2025
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 poses making this class accessible to bot...
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CHAD LEVEL 2 - 01/31/2025
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 poses making this class accessible to bot...
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CHAD LEVEL 2 - 01/17/2025
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 poses making this class accessible to bot...
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CHAD LEVEL 2 - 01/10/2025
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 poses making this class...
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CHAD LEVEL 2 - 12/13/2024
Peak Pose: Eka Pada Koundinyasana
Targets: arms, core, hips, hammies
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 - 11/29/2024
Peak Pose: Twisted Sugar Cane Pose
Targets: Core, twists, legs
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.
Teache...
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CHAD LEVEL 2 - 11/22/2024
Peak Pose: Crow
Targets: Core, arms, shoulders, hamstrings, 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 together.
Teac...
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CHAD LEVEL 2 - 11/19/2024
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 poses making this class accessible to bot...
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CHAD LEVEL 2 - 11/01/2024
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 poses making this class accessible to bot...
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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 - 09/10/2024
Peak Pose: 2 variations of Eagle Pose
Targets: Ankles, core, inner thighs, shoulders
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 lin...
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CHAD LEVEL 2 - 09/13/2024
Peak Pose: Eka Pada Galavasana
Targets: arms, core, 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 linked together.
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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 - 09/06/2022
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...
