“There are a lot of great yoga teachers out there that make your body feel pretty darn good leaving the studio. But I feel like some people are just called to do certain work, like they were put here to carry out a special job. And I believe Renee was chosen to share yoga, not just the physical asanas, but the whole practice and philosophy as it was meant to be shared. Her classes don’t just feed your body, they feed your soul. I know she’s teaching to the entire class, but they resonate with me so strongly, I feel like she’s teaching just to me, like she created that class especially for me and what I needed in that very moment.”
“From her in-class encouragement, to her smile before class, to laying a blanket over me during savasana when I forgot to grab one before class, to taking a moment after class to offer an explanation, adjustment, and modification on a pose (I’m looking at you, Pigeon Pose!), or her ability to put you at ease just by being there...Renee is an excellent teacher, healer, and person. I’m grateful I crossed paths with Renee, and I hope others will open themselves up to her so that they can receive the same blessings as I did. Namaste, Renee!”
“A half a century worth of decades as a yoga student gives one the opportunity to witness many teachers and experience a myriad of approaches to class instruction. Renee has been one who injects her whole heart into each class, who is always open to suggestions and, happily, special requests. By the end of each class I come to the state of feeling light of body and yet full of heart.”
“Renee is a naturally gifted yoga teacher who intuitively knows her students needs, maybe even before they do! Her classes always seem to meet my body’s physical needs, but the greatest benefits are the more positive outlook and energy I feel as I leave class. She has a playful, joyful approach to yoga, meeting each person in their moment. She quickly has become one of my favorite teachers because I know I will experience a little something different each class. I value her expressions of what is truly important as I leave my mat.”
“I may not be the “typical” yoga client. I’m in my mid-thirties, I’m a guy, and I hadn’t really tried out yoga before three months ago. But now I can’t get enough!
Renee’s classes ALWAYS deliver. Every month, I check out my schedule, and I put any and all of Renee’s classes that I can attend into my calendar. She is positive, helpful, mindful, and her prompts and adjustments help a newbie like me into any new pose or flow. I always leave her classes with whatever I was looking for and more- whether that’s clarity, a good sweat, peace, groundedness, or confidence. There’s no such thing as a bad class with Renee!”
“Renee’s practices will lead you to explore your mind, body in spirit in ways you might not considered and allow you to see yourself, and the world, through a new perspective. Renee’s light and love are contagious and her practices will undoubtedly keep you coming back for more. ”
“Yoga with Renee gives you that much needed (and usually avoided) time for a date with yourself, so you can listen to what your body is trying to tell you. In her classes, time slows, breath deepens, and a release takes place in your body when it realizes it’s in the safe and supportive environment Renee creates.”
“Yoga with Renee is the perfect start to my day. Renee creates a warm, welcoming atmosphere and her classes are varied, masterfully orchestrated, and leave me feeling both centered and energized. I would take a class with Renee everyday if I could. ”
“I have worked with Renee for both reiki and yoga. In both practices, Renee brings together a deep compassion for the body together with a sophisticated understanding of the modality. In yoga, I always feel that the classes are well organized and sequenced, with a concrete attention to bringing mind and body together to serve each student. In reiki, I left feeling more spacious and open, with some of the pain that had been in my low back dissipating as time wore on. Renee is a healer who understands the biology and science behind the mind-body connection.
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“Before ever getting on the mat alongside Renee, I sat beside her in a social neuroscience class. It was immediately clear to me that not only was Renee extremely intelligent, she was also humble and dedicated to learning and understanding. As I watched her path lead her out of the college classroom and into the yoga studio, I saw this brightness and dedication follow her. Her passion for this is visible and undeniable. Since then, Renee is my favorite yoga teacher! She has spent what seems like all of her free time finding ways to teach yoga. Though I have been practicing yoga for almost a decade, it has been in Renee’s classes that I have been able to have physical realizations about how certain poses are designed to feel in your body. I appreciate how consistently intentional she is with her classes and feel that intentionality becomes contagious in my own practice. It is clear that she wants to do this for other people and she has a gift for healing that guides her to do so! I cannot wait to do Reiki with her! In the meantime, I can always count on her classes to have me feeling like I am floating out of the studio.”
“When Renee teaches a yoga class my body and mind seem to have a smile! I greatly appreciate Renee’s flow, tone of voice, humor and her ability to strengthen, stretch and move our bodies in mindful ways. I appreciate the variety of Renee’s classes, her knowledge about the body and its energy channels. My mind and body always feel calmer and happier after one of Renee’s classes.”
“Renee’s “Flowga” classes combine the intuitive sequencing, sense of humor, and non-traditional “yoga” music that I look for in a yoga class. I was delighted to find my way into her Saturday morning class after I moved to Lewisburg and away from my longtime yoga community! She incorporates lighthearted playfulness with a cheerful, grounding presence that goes a long way to soothing my overworked mind.”
“Renee is able to bring such bliss to each practice she teaches. I am constantly leaving her class carrying this “yoga high”. She has a way of cultivating happiness, calmness, and blissed-out energy. It is like she is able to read the room and deliver exactly what each person needs through her flows. I am forever grateful that our paths have crossed and am able to experience and be apart of her classes.”
“Renee is inspiring, kind and supportive. Her classes are energetic and fun. I appreciate the adjustments and pose variations that she offers. Treat yourself to yoga with Renee. You won’t be disappointed!”
“I became active in attending yoga regularly when it was offered through our Wellness Program and instantly realized the gratification I left with after participating in Renee’s practice. For me, Renee has given a whole new meaning to the word exercise. I look forward to class and leave there feeling so refreshed, both physically and mentally. It has become my desire to fit yoga into my daily life instead of just during regularly scheduled classes. In the short time that I’ve known Renee, I respectfully acknowledge that her teachings have helped me to understand the true meaning of emotional wellbeing and the importance of focusing on “me”. This is a direct reflection of the passion Renee has for sharing her gift of yoga.”
“I have had the pleasure of taking yoga classes from Renee and have also benefitted from her skill as a Reiki practitioner. Teaching anything well is far more difficult than it may seem, and not all teachers, even with equal amounts of training, are equally adept at structuring a class that is responsive to the attendants’ needs and also flows seamlessly. Renee stands out as one of the best yoga teachers I’ve had because she does both of these things very well. Additionally, any good yogi will tell you that the asanas are not the only things of importance in an authentic yoga practice. Renee skillfully blends yogic philosophy and teachings into her classes and I appreciate that immensely.
Renee’s work as a Reiki practitioner is equally impressive. She truly has a gift and uses that gift to help and heal with energy or Qi. I have always felt safe and cared for during her sessions, and always feel a sense of peace and wellness when she’s done.
If you can take a class or do a Reiki session with Renee, you will be so glad you did. She is a talented, funny, kind, compassionate, intelligent and gifted person. She has my highest recommendation”
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