The Four Desires: Creating a Life of Purpose, Happiness, Prosperity, and Freedom.

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"Human beings come to this world to do particular work. That work is the purpose, and each is specific to the person." -Rumi

Dharma (order, duty, path, intelligence) is perhaps the most essential principle of the yoga tradition. In fact, the purpose of yoga could be summed up as: still your mind to elevate your discernment so you can live your unique dharma moment to moment. This is the key to finding real meaning, living with purpose and sustainable happiness. 

The Four Desires, based on Rod’s best-selling book, is a yoga course unlike any other. In it, Rod guides you through the process he developed, based on yogic teachings and self-inquiry practices, that has helped thousands uncover their soul's unique purpose as well as empowered them to live their best life.  

For anyone aspiring to fully live their yoga... 

 

The Four Desires is a journey into self-inquiry, a step-by-step process to find answers to life's most vital questions. It combines specific meditation and yoga nidra (deep relaxation) practices with opportunities for deep self-reflection. By the time you have completed the course, you will have greater clarity, a renewed sense of purpose, and most importantly, the understanding of how to meet every moment fully––no matter the challenge you might face. 

  • Uncover your soul's most vibrant, creative, and meaningful contribution to the world.
  • Learn to use your non-constructive patterns to propel you toward your most authentic life. 
  • Empower your intuition.
  • Learn to shift perspectives to ways that serve your higher potentials. 
  • Create a sankalpa, a resolution to achieve your soul-inspired destiny.  

The Four Desires

 With this course, you will come to know your soul as an enduring source of peace and learn to align yourself with it––an inexhaustible source of inner guidance, resilience and strength. 

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By the end of The Four Desires, you will:

Uncover Your Soul's
Purpose

Design and sequence yoga classes that target a wide variety of specific outcomes, effectively combining asana, breath, relaxation, and meditation for maximum impact.

 
Identify Your Non-
Constructive Patterns
 

Apply ancient wisdom from yoga, tantra, and Ayurveda to create transformative experiences that support both your personal growth and that of your students, helping them evolve on their journey.

Chart Your Destiny 

Lead holistic yoga practices that not only renew your passion for yoga but also guide your students into the subtle, energetic aspects of the practice, making meditation more accessible and impactful.

About Rod

I began leading teacher trainings in the early 2000’s. Yoga’s popularity was about to explode and “Yoga teacher trainings” would soon proliferate. I watched as many of its most profound elements were getting lost in translation––its philosophical framework, meditative and contemplative roots, as a holistic system and comprehensive approach to total wellbeing. I dedicated myself to training those who wished to understand––and potentially share––yoga in this larger context. I was impassioned to develop exceptional practitioners, who could share the richness and far-reaching potential of practice. In other words, yoga teaching as alchemy––when right understanding and intention are shared through the unique voice of an authoritative teacher. 

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The Four Desires

Module One

Dharma: Your Soul's Purpose

 
1. Introduction to Dharma
2. Thriving Moment Meditation
3. Uncover Your Mighty Purpose
4. Themes in Your Life
5. Writing Your Dharma Code
 
 
Module Two

Identifying Your Vikalpa

 
1. Meditation on Specific Desire
2. Introduction to Vikalpa
3. Revising Your Dharma Code
4. What Is Keeping You From Greatness: Your Vikalpas
5. Dharma Code Checklist
 
Module Three

Achieve Something Great

 

1. Mind Mapping

2. Create Your Vision

3. The Sankalpa Exercise

4. Yoga Nidra for Sankalpa

5. The Creation Equation

6. Master Your Destiny: Departure Point

 

Module Four

Fully Living Into Life's Purpose

 

1. The Pain of Not Changing

2. Goodbye Resistance 

3. Dharma Code, Sankalpa & Vikalpa Refinement

4. Next Steps

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The Four Desires

$295

  • Comprehensive video lectures translate complex topics into user-friendly language.
  • Learn from a master teacher in the comfort of your home. 
  • Bring the teachings onto your mat and into your experience through meditation, yoga nidra and writing practices.
  • Extensive and detailed downloadable workbook.
  • Lectures, practices and specific assignments, all of which have been meticulously organized to progressively lead you through the course.
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Kind Words

“Phenomenal…”

“This is a phenomenal training. Deep and important life enhancing work. What a gift to take the time to dive into this subject matter with gracious and wise guidance. Then to emerge on the other side with more clarity and action steps forward to guide me in the direction of my soul's purpose. I highly recommend this journey and am excited to continue!”

Dan

“True Gold...”

“I read The Four Desires years ago and found it really interesting right away. But it was only after the course that I've actually understood the true power of this process. Even the nature of the process is a big lesson by itself, meaning that you have to work and dig deep and then some more to get to your authentic Dharma Code, sankalpa and vikalpa. And that itself is a big deal.is where the true gold is!”

Lisa

“A Gift...”

“Every day we are asked to make a million decisions. This can be very tricky for my personality of indecision and paradoxical thinking. Writing my dharma code has allowed me to make decisions based on my internal knowing and authentic self. This simple 5-line code allows me so much freedom in my life by knowing my boundaries and what to say yes and no to. It is truly a gift.."

Grace

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Some final thoughts...

 

The Four Desires online course is designed to guide you the process outlined in The Four Desires: Creating a Life of Purpose, Happiness, Prosperity and Freedom. It has been carefully developed as a synergistic blend of theory and practice, supporting materials, and various assignments. 

Lecture and practices are organized so you can fully integrate the content. A downloadable version of the workbook provides additional supportive study content. 

A final assignment encapsulates the entirety of the course. The required reading assignment, The Four Desires by Rod Stryker, helps you to further explore the program’s concepts.

After successful completion of the course, you are eligible for curriculum credit for 25 CEUS from Yoga Alliance. We are here to guide and support you on your journey.

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