S. Renee W.
Instagram ID: IAmReneeWatkins
Location: Nashville, TN
Occupation: Healthcare Claims Representative, Yoga Instructor
Renee is a college grad,
mom, model and model trainer.
She designs clothes, is an avid community activist, does hair, and is a self proclaimed nerd. When she's not at her 9-5, teaching
yoga, or cleaning boogers she's probably in her room painting or drawing
something. It’s just another way for her to feel free.
Renee was one of my first yogi inspirations I found scrolling through Instagram and I am so excited about spotlighting her on the blog.
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Yoga is life, love, sanity ~ S. Renee W. |
How long have you been practicing yoga?
Almost 3 years as of July 1st 2016.
What type of yoga do you practice?
I practice vinyasa flow, yin, and power flow.
Do you attend classes or are you self-taught?
I started out teaching myself but ended up going
through the 200 hour ytt program at Kali Yuga Yoga in Nashville.
How often do you practice?
What sparked your interest in yoga?
My modeling coach
told me to stop going to the gym and try yoga or pilates, I chose yoga because
it seemed easier… ha WRONG but the peace it gave me forced me to stick with it.
What have you learned throughout your journey?
I learned how to
control my thoughts and emotions with yoga and also to be a
better/nicer person.
What do you find
most challenging in your practice? The most challenging part is getting people to understand that yoga is more
than just physical.
Do you feel yoga is more mental or physical?
It’s more mental. The
physical aspect of it alone would not necessarily be yoga...thats what you have
gymnastics and dance for.
What keeps you motivated throughout your practice?
The peace and calm
your breath provides motivates me.
What has yoga taught you?
Yoga has taught me the importance of
love.
Do you have any
fellow yogi inspirations?
@bendi.locs and @cat_shanti
What is your favorite quote?
"Aspire to be an inspiration.”
Thought for life:
Each day strive to be the light in a
world full of darkness and negativity because it is too easy for you to talk
about the bad and ignore the good. So each day of your life find a reason to
smile IN EVERYTHING YOU DO!
Thanks for sharing Renee!
Contact Renee:
Email: rwyoga@hotmail.com
Website: www.rwyoga.com
Social
Media Platforms: add her everywhere under @IAmReneeWatkins
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Edited by Vanessa L.
A Big Thank You to all that came out to this awesome workshop! It was a great event with instructor and HolistiCitiLyfe Wellness Specialist, Sharlene. You can find her on Instagram @ourglo. For more upcoming events follow @holisticitilyfe also on Instagram or visit their website http://holisticitilyfe.com. 
