Rod Stryker is the founder of ParaYoga®. Widely considered one of the preeminent yoga and meditation teachers in the United States, he has taught for more than thirty years. A longtime resident and teacher in Los Angeles, he now lives in Colorado with his wife, Gina, and their four children, Jaden, Theo, Asha, and Atreya.
Praise for Rod Stryker and The Four Desires
"…Deftly outlines the essence of the human condition and explains
how to work with our desires—instead of against them—to find
long-lasting happiness in both the material and spiritual
realm…Stryker serves as a marvelous guide, one who teaches us not
only how to progress on the path, but also how to light our own
way. His writing is engaging and even entertaining…The Four Desires
will give you a road map for your spiritual journey—and for the ups
and downs of everyday life, too." —Yoga Journal
"A compelling and inspiring guide to finding happiness in every
aspect of life….a gateway to a new level of fulfillment." —Yoga
International
“Rod Stryker’s teachings have given me a whole new lens with which
to see the world and my own potential; his teachings are sparks in
a powder keg. My life has exploded with beauty, mystery and depth
under his tutelage.” —Jennifer Nettles, Grammy award winner,
songwriter, lead singer, Sugarland
“The Four Desires is a provocative interactive workbook for living
your best possible life. The end game here is to know your highest,
most authentic self, and create a road map to living out your
dreams. (Who wouldn’t want that?) Stryker is a masterful guide, and
the journey he creates is fun—and abundantly fruitful.” —Kaitlin
Quistgaard, editor-in-chief, Yoga Journal
“Rod Stryker is one of the truly bright lights of modern yoga. He
connects to the sincere seeker’s heart, while his straight forward
scholarship emboldens the mind. The Four Desires is an outstanding
book, advancing the integrity and luster of modern yoga.” —John
Friend, founder of Anusara yoga
“The Four Desires is a rare accomplishment: a book of valuable,
profound wisdom that is easy to learn from, live by, and love. I
will be carrying a dog-eared copy of it for years.” —Mark Bryan,
author of The Artist’s Way at Work
“For decades, Rod has led yoga practitioners on the path of inner
and outer fulfillment. The Four Desires offers practical and
profound teachings from which people of all backgrounds can
benefit. It is a treasure that is destined to become a classic.”
—Shiva Rea, creator of Prana Flow yoga
“Read The Four Desires slowly, savor its wisdom, and then do the
exercises to help embody that wisdom. It will help you live your
best life.” —Erich Schiffmann, author of YOGA: The Spirit and
Practice of Moving Into Stillness
“Profound enough for the advanced practitioner yet accessible to
anyone looking for guidance on their journey, The Four Desires is
filled with the wisdom and authority of Rod Stryker’s years of
practice, study, and teaching.” —Sally Kempton, author of
Meditation for the Love of It
“Anyone seeking inner healing and lasting happiness must read this
book.” —Pandit Rajmani Tigunait, chairman and spiritual head,
Himalayan Institute
“Rod Stryker guides us to uncover the beauty, power, and purpose of
our lives. This insight leads us to live more meaningfully and
richly. This book is an incredible gift to have as both teacher and
student, and I am excited to use it as a resource for my own
continued growth and self-discovery.” —Seane Corn, yoga instructor,
co-founder of Off the Mat, Into the World
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