Free On Demand Tutorial – Wed (2/28) 8pm Join us this Wednesday to get all your On Demand questions answered and problems solved…. Now and again, there are questions about how to access our Classes On Demand. Well, guess what, this Wednesday there will be a free tutorial for anyone who has questions, curiosities, or confusions. We will do a very practical, step-by-step, screen share so you can see exactly how it is done – and indeed how easy it is to do. Moreover, everyone who attends will get a promo code for a free On Demand class. Classes On Demand Tutorial Wed, Feb 28, 8pm (EST) Join the L ..read more

Presenting our RenYoga University Class (#011) Course Description: By all accounts, across the spectrum and throughout the globe, we are indeed living in challenging times: There is so much struggle and strife, fighting and infighting, degradation and discord. How do we navigate this daunting and disturbing environment without retreating into our own cocoons or getting submerged in the whirlpool of events. How can we be informed, active players, yet remain hopeful and at peace with our place in the world, as well as respectful, kind, and loving with our fellow humans.  Contrary to popula ..read more

Gift Challenge: Dec ’23 For the month of December, you may invite anyone, anywhere to come to one of our live online classes The Gift Challenge is all about giving, and our gift to you is the opportunity to give a free live online yoga class to anyone you wish. All you have to do is ask them, and tell them to join in. It will be our pleasure to have them on board for a class. Limit: You are welcome to gift one class to one person over the course of the month. Look forward to seeing you and your invitee in class this month!!   The post Gift Challenge: Dec ’23 first appeared on Renaissance ..read more

Walk Challenge: Oct ’23 The benefits of walking are well known so let’s take advantage during this first full month of fall…. In yoga, we get lots of good stretching, relaxation, and mental renewal, but, by and large, we are limited to our yoga mats, for the most part. So it is integral for us to get out and move, and there are few things better than taking a good, strong walk. There are a few ways to do this: by distance, by timing, by speed etc. Whether you prefer to walk 3 miles, or walk for 40 minutes, or test your speed walking prowess, the main thing is to get out and do it. Best is if y ..read more

The Plank Challenge: Sep 2023 Our 11th annual Plank Challenge give scope for everyone to participate…. Overview: Great to have you on board for the Sep 2023 Plank Challenge. Remember that this is a challenge – and that means it may vary from person to person. Empower yourself by personalizing the challenge in a way that suits you. You might consider topping out at a minute or transitioning to a more restful pose as needed. Tips: To help in this process we have created a video (appended below the Plank Challenge calendar) that offers modifications for the plank pose. The video is followed by fu ..read more

Blood Pressure (BP) Challenge: Aug ’23 A new study reveals how sustained poses like plank, squats, and lunges are the best exercises for lowering blood pressure… Our endeavor for the month of August 2023 is the BP Challenge. High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a pervasive health issue in the US, affecting upwards of 70% of the population at some point in their lives. And high blood pressure puts one at risk for numerous severe medical problems including cardiovascular disease (read more). The good news is that there are key initiatives that we can take to help lower blood pressure. A new ..read more

Replays – Yogic Cosmology: Oneness & the Cycle of Creation Here are the replays for RenYoga University Course #010… Class Times & Replays: Here is general info about this course (overview, registration, and aims etc) and directly below are the listings of the live online class meeting times. Mon, July 17: 7pm – 8:15pm [replay below] Mon July 24: 7p – 8:15pm Mon, July 31: 7pm – 8:15pm Course Handout + Post Course Registration The course handout / booklet is available to non-registrants for $15. Contact us if you would like a copy. At any time, one may gain access to all videos ..read more

Fitness Challenge: July ‘ 23 Here are a few benchmarks for keeping in shape this summer… For the month of July we have the Fitness Challenge. Here the point is that fitness can comes in all sorts of ways. The following are options that can be used throughout the month, depending whether you are indoors or out: Balance: Hold a standing balance pose of your choice (tree pose, dancer pose etc) for a minute on each side. Cardio: Walk a 15-minute mile. Equipoise: Pick a yoga pose and refine your form using a mirror. Diet: Eat plenty of raw veggies – how about those cold salads with fresh cukes and ..read more

Real Elephant Yoga See how and why these elephants are actually doing real yoga… The yogis say that at some point in the future developed animals like cows, monkeys, elephants, and dogs etc will be able to learn and practice meditation wherein their minds are goaded towards true spirituality. And while we may not quite be there yet, a meaningful development has taken place. Nowadays, as reported by the Washington Post (“Another species is doing yoga to stay healthy: Elephants“), the Houston Zoo is teaching their elephants real yoga. Why real? Well… The key point here is that the elephants are ..read more

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