I 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.

When 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.

Exceptional Teacher I had been attending Rina’s classes since she opened her first studio in Miami. She has since moved to L.A. but I still reach out to her often for guidance. What impresses me about Rina as a teacher is her ability to be both compassionate and supportive while at the same time push you to grow. She is most certainly no-nonsense and will in the sweetest way possible call you out. As someone who genuinely seeks to better myself and act solely with my intellect, I greatly appreciate that approach since you cannot change what you don’t acknowledge. I highly recommend her as both a yoga teacher and a life coach.