Rodrigo Bussad

Hello there, I am Rod! I am Brazilian-born, a Chicago-based Yoga instructor. My motto is – “Your body is your biggest adventure”, I believe that yoga is a journey back to oneself, unique and timeless. In my classes the student teaches as much as the teacher, thus creating an open space for personal development – both physical and spiritual, where things such as big or small effort, achievement or non-achievement, cease to matter, giving space to intention, sensation, and self-awareness. I hold a 200YTT certification from Yoga Renew Teacher Training (NY, 2022-2023), and my skills include Vinyasa Flow from Beginner to Advanced, Hatha Functional, Guided Breathwork, and Sound Guided Practices. I am the co-founder of "The Sound And Body Experience in Chicago"! Besides Yoga, a unique experience that combines massage, immersive soundscapes, and ASMR sound baths.

I hold a doctorate in Music from the University of Chicago and am a handpan artist and teacher under the name "Handpanmoves". Catch me playing at Coconut on selected weeknights!