Cynthia Chasteen
GBRina Yoga Review I wanted to learn how to teach yoga in Spanish & found Rina. I traveled to a weekend training in Miami & felt equally welcome & challenged. Several years ago, I was fortunate to travel to India with her & study at Swami Parthasarathy’s ashram—one of the most difficult, but rewarding experiences of my life. Rina brings zest & energy to everything she does. She leads with confidence & compassion, and it is a privilege to call her both teacher & friend.
Lisa Perry
GBSoooo grateful for Rina!!! Rina has been a teacher and mentor for me in all aspects of my yoga practices for years! Through her amazing physical yoga classes, retreats and life coaching, she brings a perfect blend of knowledge, practical application and humor! She has helped me find what is holding me back in my life and develop the courage to become a better, stronger and more confident me!
Felicia
GBWhen the Student is Ready… I found Rina’s Yoga Teacher Training by sheer luck and divine intervention. After searching online for ‘Yoga Teacher Training near me’, Rina’s YTT was third on the results list. I was immediately drawn to the description that included the words ‘non-judgmental environment’. I decided to apply without meeting Rina or even attending one of her classes. I was naïve in my thinking that all YTT’s were pretty much the same. I was also under the impression that I was attending teacher training to just practice a lot of poses and learn the correct name for each. Boy, was I wrong. What followed were the most transformative months of my existence. The training was intensive and immersive. Yes, we practiced a lot of asanas; but that was only a small part of the lessons. The focus was on digging deep in ourselves and uncovering our true nature in order to teach others how to do the same. It was exhaustive and rewarding work. Today, almost ten years after graduating from Rina’s program, I continue to teach regularly and still use the tools she taught me. My students often comment on my unique style of teaching and it is a direct compliment to Rina and the lessons I learned through her training. It turns out not all YTT’s are the same and, lucky for me, Rina’s is one of the best available.
Deb Marweg
GBThis program changed me! I have been teaching for over 21 years and have owned a yoga studio since 2004, yet I still suffered from fear and feeling not good enough. Rina has helped me to work through my fears, feel empowered, take action, become a better communicator, a better boss and I am not even done with the program! She is available when you need her. She is straightforward, yet kind. I love this program and her!
Andrea Behler
GTI found Rina through a FB ad I found Rina through a FB ad! I have never gone this route before, but something about it rang out to me as truth as I was at what felt like a breaking point in my life. I joined Rina’s 8 week YTSJ online program and it was just what I needed to get me over the hump of feeling unmotivated and unsure of what steps to take as my yoga career was shifting. The program was a great mix of practical steps to take as well as integrating those steps with yoga philosophy. Wether you are new to yoga or have been yoga-ing for years, the program and Rina will meet you exactly where you are with such love and support. Rina offers you her heart and her time and her wisdom so graciously and genuinely wants you to “succeed,” by your own standards of course. And she will help you be clear about those as well! This program and Rina are a gift and I am grateful. Thank you Rina.