Blake Röder

Pronouns: he/him

Hometown: Mechanicsville, VA

Why do you do what you do: I teach because I want to be part of keeping important cultural traditions alive and evolving. 

Training: 

BFA in Contemporary Dance from the University of North Carolina School of the Arts, 2008. MFA in Dance from Hollins University, 2016. RYT-200, 2022. Meridian Yoga Level One Certification, 2022. Certified Personal Trainer (CPT), National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM), 2018. Kinesiological Stretching Certificate, Elastic Steel, 2015. Yogic Studies Advanced Certificate Program, current student. Yogic studies advanced certificate is 500 hours. 10 HR Katonah Yoga ®

Describe your class in one sentence: My class is a reflection of my desire to evolve while remaining rooted in the wisdom of those who came before us. 

What is The Art Of yoU? Self-inquiry 

Outside of the studio, what are you currently practicing? Studying vedanta, yoga, and spirituality.