Yogarupa Rod Stryker is a world-renowned yoga and meditation teacher, guiding and sharing his wisdom for 40 years. He is the founder of ParaYoga®, the author of The Four Desires: Creating a Life of Purpose, Happiness, Prosperity, and Freedom. He is the creator of a comprehensive online yoga training curriculum and most recently, the app Sanctuary, a premier destination for all levels of those wanting to experience the life-changing practices of meditation and yoga nidra (enlightened sleep). Rod has dedicated his life to improving lives through his lectures, writing, practice, teaching, leadership, service and family life.

Rod shares the gifts of his practice, discipleship and life with a wide spectrum of audiences, and is distinguished for his ability to make ancient wisdom and practices accessible to modern audiences. He is a mentor to hundreds of teachers and thousands of students worldwide. He currently lives in Colorado with his wife Gina and their four children Jaden, Theo, Asha and Atreya.