As a musician, athlete, and yogi, Ryan Nadlonek brings spirituality into all aspects of his life. Ryan began practicing yoga in 2003 while living a surfing lifestyle in Hawaii. Originally the practice was a necessity to keep his spine limber and flexible, but the holistic benefits were immediately realized and his yoga journey began. Ryan combines his passion for the “yogic” sports (rock climbing, snowboarding, surfing, skateboarding), his love of musical exploration, and his dedication to a healthful lifestyle, living yoga at all times. He is certified in Prana Flow by Shiva Rea and draws from his studies in Qi Gong, Ashtanga Vinyasa, Buddhism, Bhakti Yoga, and Trance Dance to lead fun, creative and powerful classes with wild tantric explorations into the present moment. Ryan leads ecstatic kirtan and has been performing tabla and mridanga with kirtan leader Jacob Duran in the Santa Cruz kirtan community since 2009. He also contributes to the Elephant Journal as a yoga journalist and photographer.