Todd Roderick

Todd Roderick has been a dedicated student of Ashtanga Yoga since 1995 and is the most experienced Ashtanga instructor in the Southeastern US. Beginning in 1997, Todd spent more than a year (over the course of multiple trips) studying at the Ashtanga Yoga Research Institute in Mysore, India. During his time there, Todd studied directly with Sri K. Pattabhi Jois and Sharath Jois in the old shala when classes were limited to only twelve students.

In 1998, Sri K. Pattabhi Jois gave Todd direct permission to teach the Ashtanga Yoga system. Todd continues to be authorized by Sharath Jois/KPJAYI. Todd also studied at the Ashtanga Yoga Center with Tim Miller while living in San Diego in 1998/99 and under Rolf Naujokat in Thailand in 2007.

In addition, Todd has been devoted to the practice of Vedic chanting for the past 15 years and in 2004 was certified to teach this ancient practice by Sri Swamini Mayatitananda. His extensive study in India, over 25 years of teaching experience and 27 years of dedicated Ashtanga practice demonstrate Todd's commitment to being a traditional Ashtanga Yoga instructor. Inspired by the wealth of transformation and well-being that Ashtanga Yoga brought into his life, Todd strives to preserve yoga’s ancient tradition, maintaining its potency and life-changing potential.

In addition to his love of Ashtanga Yoga, Todd has over 25 years of experience in healthful cooking, specializing in South Indian cuisine. He is also an accomplished musician in the Flying Mystics, dedicated visual artist, and avid organic gardener.

Todd has over 25 years of in-depth study in herbalism, nutrition, and natural healing. Additionally, Todd is a serving director of The Mysore Foundation, a non-profit organization created to serve those affected by poverty and rescuing Indian Pariah dogs in Mysore, India, and Atlanta, GA.