1 on 1 Wellness Consultations with a Master Herbalist, Esthetician plus Yoga and Ayurveda!

To work 1 on 1 with Renee she has a lot to offer! Traditionally Yoga and Wellness was passed on generation to generation, a trusted family friend or maybe even a Guru in a 1 on 1 environment once or twice per week. The remaining time was spent with a self-practice, or self-study and practicing daily … Continue reading 1 on 1 Wellness Consultations with a Master Herbalist, Esthetician plus Yoga and Ayurveda!

Considering Yoga Teacher Training? Or just want to deepen your practice?

While considering doing YOGA Teacher Training, the PRICING has you feeling LESS than BLISSFUL! You KNOW you want to deepen your YOGA practice. However IS the COST worth it when you are not even sure you want to be a teacher… Plus the time commitment of juggling family, kids, work and/or college to get to … Continue reading Considering Yoga Teacher Training? Or just want to deepen your practice?

How to Meditate and Meditation Made Easy…

Myth 1 "don't over think it"! Myth 2 "you don't have to be a seasoned yoga or meditation practitioner!" Myth 3 "you don't have to completely clear all thoughts!" Meditation is probably easier than you think! And you don't have to be a guru to do it. I break down a couple of myths or … Continue reading How to Meditate and Meditation Made Easy…

How your past holds you back…

How your past holds you back and it's time to change! Do you feel like what you are doing now isn't working? Or taking you where you want to be? Whether it is physically, mentally or financially you just feel you could be doing better for yourself, but not sure what is holding you back? … Continue reading How your past holds you back…

Finding Peace of Mind Wherever You Are…

Om gum Ganapatayei namah 3 months without my meditation space! This has been the longest move I have ever endured! While I believe we can meditate anywhere at anytime... where ever our heart is... however it is always nice to have a spot you call home! Om gum Ganapatayei namah This mantra has helped me … Continue reading Finding Peace of Mind Wherever You Are…

5 Ways to Spoil and Nurture Yourself Without Spending Money

5 Ways to Spoil and Nurture Yourself Without Spending Money. Finding time for ourselves doesn't have to cost us at all. But yet, a lot of us think of getting a pedicure, going out for dinner and retail therapy as a means to spoil ourselves or treat ourselves. Those can be nice and all, but … Continue reading 5 Ways to Spoil and Nurture Yourself Without Spending Money

Jealousy and Abundance

Jealousy and Abundance - one way of thinking will hold you back, take you no where, and let time pass you by. The other way of thinking will open up doors to a whole new way of life!

Who is Right? Who is Wrong?

Working a shift at my part time job at a well known health food store, (not sure I can actually mention their name without permission, so I will keep it out!) in the supplement and body care department is always a very interesting and a learning experience, for many reasons! The main reasons are; Someone … Continue reading Who is Right? Who is Wrong?

You are what you digest.

You are what you digest! This is a concept that I am teaching in my yoga classes lately. The concept of practicing Ayurveda with a focus on digestion and elimination. It spans beyond food and poop!!! I know, so taboo, did she really just mention poop? While those 2 are very important, digestion and elimination in … Continue reading You are what you digest.

Excuses, excuses…

I always make this mistake... I let myself become obsessed with the idea of traveling and feeling sorry for myself for not having been on a vacation in over 3 years! Spring break has brought this thinking on, hearing everyones stories of their adventures, while I continue to plug along at my job(s). It's been even … Continue reading Excuses, excuses…

5 Good Habits of a Professional Yoga Teacher.

5 Good Habits of a Professional Yoga Teacher/Instructor... Yes, I consider myself a professional! And you should too, if you want to go from good to great! Teaching Yoga is a huge responsibility and it should be treated as a profession. Recently I found out that I came in 3rd on the most yoga classes … Continue reading 5 Good Habits of a Professional Yoga Teacher.

Self Love

No excuses, make time for yourself, self love, you deserve feeling better and it is up to you to make it happen. To make this even more accessible, I have created a downloadable PDF with gentle yoga postures in it, that ANYONE can do. There are "chair" yoga options for those who need them and … Continue reading Self Love

Knowledge is Power

Also, education is the best prevention. I've come to resonate with both these concepts. With the ever changing health care system, what is covered and what is not, plus increased stress in our society we start to learn that education and knowledge are our best chance at taking back control of our own health and our lives. … Continue reading Knowledge is Power

Call me crazy for sharing this?

Me then and now... before yoga and what I know now! Billy, my life partner, told me I am crazy to post this because of the line of work I do! But I told him... "It is BECAUSE of what I do, that I want to post this, I am ready!" I am ready to … Continue reading Call me crazy for sharing this?

What is your yoga level or yoga IQ?

It is only been in the recent decades that yoga has become a group thing! Yoga traditionally was practiced 1 on 1 with a master/guru while also doing your "OM" work (play on words for "home" work) on your own daily. What defines a level in yoga? And how do you know where you fit … Continue reading What is your yoga level or yoga IQ?

Intentions, Affirmations and Mantras, oh my!

If I ever teach yoga on Mondays or even early morning my message is always setting up a solid foundation for success. I actually speak to that in all classes really when it comes to building your asana's (physical postures). But Mondays and mornings are great places to set the Intention for your day, week … Continue reading Intentions, Affirmations and Mantras, oh my!