As a Inner Wisdom Coach, Yoga Therapist & Vedic Astrologer with over 30 years of experience, I've been fortunate to learn from esteemed teachers in Classical Yoga, Tantra, Vedic Astrology & Ayurveda. My aim is to share this wisdom in a personalized, easily digestible manner, tailored to your needs, regardless of your level.

Personal transformation is a journey, but with the right tools, support, and guidance, it's achievable. Together, we'll uncover and enhance your unique wisdom, helping you become your happiest, most radiant self. And, we'll have plenty of fun and laughter along the way. I'm excited to embark on this journey with you!

A LIFELONG STUDENT

René currently studies with Pandit Rajmani Tigunait, the spiritual head of the Himalayan Institute, who initiated her into the Sri Vidya tradition.

Lessons learned from Sally Kempton and Mukunda Stiles, a seminal figure in the field of Structural Yoga Therapy, have greatly informed and brightened her study and offerings for more than 20 years.

A QUALIFIED TEACHER

René is a member of the International Association of Yoga Therapists and holds certifications in Structural Yoga Therapy and Ayurvedic Yoga Therapy. With more than 20,000 hours of teaching experience, she founded Yoga Madre's 200- and 500-hour Yoga Alliance-accredited teacher training programs and currently leads live, online master trainings, interactive workshops and retreats. Her specialties include private counseling/therapy for conditions such as anxiety, depression, autoimmune disease, physical ailments, spiritual practice development, teacher training, and more.

AN ILLUMINATED PATH

IT ALL STARTED IN INDIA

Gods, Goddesses, temples, colors, flowers, chai, monkeys! India is a place like no other. René fell in love with the culture on her first trip over thirty years ago. After that, she became hooked on learning all she could about India's philosophy and history. She says that's how she's found yoga. But really, yoga found her.

FALLING IN LOVE WITH ASANA

René started doing yoga while pregnant with her first son. She loved the way asana made her feel stronger and steadier – both physically and emotionally.

Asana was her gateway to the spiritual practices of pranayama, meditation, mantra and kriya, and so many more that transformed her life and teaching.

TRULY INSPIRING

Her teachers are a blessing. Mukunda Stiles literally wrote the book on Structural Yoga Therapy. Panditji Rajmani Tigunait continues to hold her feet to the spiritual fire.

With great love and reverence, she's woven their lessons into her teacher training programs and courses on yoga, meditation, and lifestyle. René is so grateful to be part of a living lineage, and she's excited to share it with you!

WRAP YOUR HOME AND YOUR FAMILY IN YOUR YOGA PRACTICE

This is the very first thing René tells her students. Yoga is a living practice. She and her husband Mike  purposefully wrap their home and family in yoga every day. The two of them along with their three sons have experienced the profound shifts that living yoga creates in day-to-day life.

LIVING YOGA IN THE REAL WORLD

René believes that real yoga is being able to apply spiritual practice and self-reflection in real life. We all have families, careers, and community to tend – so we must be able to take charge of our own energy, eliminate the tendencies that don’t serve us, and move toward self-love.

How? Practice, practice, practice!

TRAVELER AT HEART

As much as her home and family are her rock, René has the soul of a wanderer. She's been to all seven continents and continues to travel and teach yoga worldwide.

"René has a deep and dimensional understanding of yoga. She is an incredibly generous and gracious guide. Her teaching style is streamlined and precise, and her knowledge of yoga feels boundless. She is the real deal yogi - do not miss the chance to work with her. She has made it all possible for me!"

Maria K. DMD, 500-Hour Graduate

LET'S CHAT

If you're interested in working together or want to know more about how things work, simply drop a note here.