Embodied Co.'s
Testimonials
Hear from our past students, their experiences and get a feel for what you are signing up for!
Renee trained me for my 200 yoga teacher training starting back in 2018. Her wisdom, knowledge and excellent teaching practice has enabled me to become a confident and well-rounded yoga teacher. I now run my own successful Yoga business, thanks to the way that Renée taught me. I have mirrored a lot of my teaching practice by the way in which she taught. Renee is, without a doubt, the best Yoga teacher I’ve come across. Her gentle, encouraging and inclusive language allow all of her students to learn, grow and challenge themselves. I encourage anyone who is considering to undertake Yoga teacher training to be led by Renee as she will equip and inspire you to be the best yoga teacher you can be!
Alexa Young, Product Manager
Rachel Wayman
Renée is one of the most gifted Yoga teachers you could ask for- intuitive, inspiring, and deeply connected to her practise and her students.
Renée & I crossed paths 8 years ago when I embarked on my Yoga teacher path.
As I come from a Group Fitness back round, I had been asked about learning Yoga to teach in a gym setting. My challenge was to find an Aus Active Certified Yoga Teacher Training. As I did not have consecutive weekends free that would allow me to complete most Yoga teacher trainings.
I stumbled across Renée and a course which was Certified by Aus Active that allowed me to complete all the modules over whatever time frame I could handle.
Renée’s energy was raw and real. Teaching with calm confidence, and creating a space that feels nurturing, safe, and empowering. Wisdom and heart combined.
Her intuitive ability to read the energy of the room and adapt her teaching style was something I will never forget. She always provided us with the tools to do the work ourselves and teaches from a space that allows every single person to grow and adapt in their own time according to their own style and way.
Every class with Renée is different, it’s a journey towards deeper connection, within your body and your inner self. Compassionately she guides you, according to how comfortable you feel.
It took me 2 years to complete my teacher training and become Certified as a provisional Yoga instructor (as per Aus Active standards); little did I know this was just the beginning of my path.
In Renée’s presence, you’re reminded that learning and growing is forever, it’s a lifelong gift- on the mat and in life. Her training is a blend of grounded wisdom and joyful presence, delivered with a kind-heart and a deep respect for each student’s journey. *Yes, Renée I still giggle and struggle with the Sanskrit pronunciation of Asanas (Postures) for this is not my native language.
Renée’s Yoga teacher training blends East & West philosophies together to create a focused mind, via a grounded basis of anatomy and physiology and an understanding the body and mind connection via the chakras. The wisdom and teachings of the Buddha and Yamas and Niyama’s to name a few topics that come to mind. Each topic is covered in great depth in a fun, motivating and inspiring way.
Renée has a way of guiding you to find your own path and light, assisting you to recognise and remove what holds you back, so you too can learn to teach from your Heart and not just from your mind. Thereby, allowing you to transform, personally and professionally at your own pace, which is what life is all about.
“Yoga is the journey of the self, through the self, to the self”
Namaste
Kristie xxx
Kristie Hopkins
I started my yoga journey into teaching with Renée as fellow students and finished with Renee as my teacher. She understands and lives the ups and downs of life and brings empathy, strength and understanding into her teachings. She is real, in the moment, and always up for a laugh. I highly recommend Renee and Embodied Collective for your teacher training. Xx
Alexa Young, Product Manager
Michelle Scott
Embarking on my yoga teacher training journey with Renee was nothing short of transformative. From the very beginning, Renee held space with such deep empathy, patience, and wisdom. She has a gift for translating ancient yogic philosophy into meaningful, modern-day insight. She always met us exactly where we were, and I loved learning about the different aspects of what it means to be a yoga teacher.
A moment that stands out for me was on a particularly challenging part of the training that brought up a lot for me emotionally. I almost didn’t show up that day, but I did. And I’m so grateful I did, because Renee met me with so much support and presence. It became a huge turning point in my journey, and one I’ll never forget.
Renee teaches not only with knowledge and clarity, but with heart and intuition.
If you’re considering training with Renee, know that you will be inspired, seen, and guided. I am grateful for the space we shared, and I would welcome the opportunity to work with her again in a heartbeat. She is a light, a guide, and a truly beautiful teacher.
Lins Dobbins
