PURA VIDA

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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PURA VIDA
  • 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...

  • 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...

  • 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...

  • 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...

  • 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...

  • 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...

  • 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...

  • 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.
    ...

  • 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...

  • 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...

  • 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 ...

  • 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...

  • 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...

  • 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...

  • CHAD LEVEL 2 - 04/05/2024

  • 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...

  • 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...

  • 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...

  • 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...

  • 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 ...

  • 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...

  • 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 ...

  • 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...

  • CHAD LEVEL 2 - 12/08/2023

    Peak Pose: Eka Pada Koundinyasana

    Targets: Arm balance, core strength, hip opening, hamstring lengthening

    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 ...