Body Rolling with Renie

12/10/2025

It’s always so rewarding when some of the students stay after class to linger and luxuriate in their body (like in these pics.) It means they’re listening to what it has to say. 🥰 Thank you so much to Columbus Dance Theatre for inviting me to guest teach yesteray! I maaaay be a little biased, but dancers are one of my favorite demographics to work with... their attunement to their bodies’ sensations, their inquisitiveness and thirst for learning, their ability to quickly apply what they learn, AND their vulnerability to injury and need for body sustainability. Dance and Yamuna are a true match made in heaven!

01/10/2025

I recently dislocated ribs 1-3 in an unfortunate dog-walking debacle. The pain was delayed by 3 days, but when it hit it was the second worst pain of my life. 😵‍💫 One of my tools for healing was ‘s Joint + Bruise Clay, a wonderful anti-inflammatory and pain reducing tool. I used to make it regularly back in the days of the Yamuna flagship studio. As soon as I opened it, the familiar aroma instantly calmed my nervous system like a balm. It felt like coming home. 💕And while I’ve made it dozens of times, this was the first time I’ve had to use it. So grateful for my care village! Thank you , .zb , and ! 😘

I’m so happy to report that I’m on the mend! This experience was a humbling and glaring reminder that there will ALWAYS be challenges with our bodies. Things will inevitably happen. But throughout the worst of it, there was less panic and more calm in my nervous system’s response to the pain. I am secure, knowing that I have the tools and knowledge to take care of myself. I am EMPOWERED. 💕💪

First pic is of me when the pain was at its peak, last two are of the perpetrator, who has already been forgiven. 😏😏😏

11/09/2025

Rolling two Yamuna balls down both sides of your thigh works the tension out of your leg like toothpaste out of a tube.

31/08/2025

Happy birthday to Yael Zake, (.zb) the behind-the-scenes powerhouse of the -sphere!

28/08/2025

Ball to wall work is so convenient and manageable. You do NOT need to dedicate an entire hour of your day to getting on the floor and rolling. (Though you may not be able to resist.😉)

20/08/2025

Way back to Yamuna on the Porch back in 2018, complete with fresh drinks and snacks. I ran this 60 minute Yamuna Foot Fitness class twice. A student just brought this up to me a few days ago, remembering how much she loved the class. Maybe it’s time for a reprise?

17/08/2025

Retreat Info Session tonight, sign up at renieviola.com/retreats or link in bio.

16/08/2025

Please remember Rachel Prince today, and if you can donate to her children, please do. Rest in light, laughter, love, and peace Rachel.

It is with a heavy heart that we share the passing of Rachel Prince - a devoted … Asia Ven needs your support for Help Support the Loved Ones of Rachel Prince

12/08/2025

“This week is the best I’ve felt in my body in years,” said a guest at my last retreat. I’ve talked a lot about how SOUL RESTORING the jungle is, but let’s not forget about how BODY RESTORING the Body + Soul Restore Retreat will be. You’ll get two luxurious beachfront Yamuna classes daily - Roll to Revive each morning with the toucans and Roll to Rest each evening under the stars. This is a rare opportunity to focus deeply on YOUR OWN NEEDS. You’ll learn cumulative sequences customized for your body’s particular needs. These are tools that you can use for the rest of your life! Such focused and personized work is a major reset, RESTORING your entire being for years to come. Get $100 off when you book by 8/31.
Join my free Panama Retreat Info Session on Sunday!

www.renieviola.com/retreats or link in bio.

10/08/2025

1 - Before: notice the twist of her pelvis and internal rotation of her leg
2 - After pelvis equalizing with black balls in abdomen: pelvis is notably more balanced and significantly less twisted
3 - After anterior roll out beginning with hip flexors and working down through the quads, shins, and all the way to the top of the foot and tips of the toes.

08/08/2025

Every guest for the Body + Soul Restore Retreat receives 6 installments of my signature Planning Kit, which is bursting with helpful to-dos, timelines, checklists, travel tips, planning help, etc. Basically I become your travel agent and concierge. You won’t have to navigate anything alone! I’m there to guide you through every single step of the process, so you can start vibin’ on tropical feels. This is a priceless service that you get FREE with your trip investment. Get a hundred bucks off if you book by 8/31! Join my free info session on August 17 to learn more.
www.renieviola.com/retreats or link in bio.

19/08/2024

Oh hey look at the giant billboard downtown across the street from the Capitol Building! The FREE Columbus ArborFest is happening Saturday 8/24 at Whetstone Park, and it’s being advertised on one of the busiest intersections in town. 🥰 Come before-during-and-after for my FREE Yamuna Class in the Grass at 2:30. Also enjoy live dance by Columbus Modern Dance Company, live music, live poetry, an awesome kids area, food trucks, guided nature tours, tree giveaways, and over 100 sustainably-minded vendors. So proud of Clintonville GreenSpot. Come one come all! If you want to attend my class, it’s free but you must register: https://bit.ly/ClassInTheGrassArborFest