What participants are saying about our RenYoga University courses

You have a true radiance to your teaching. Thank you for gifting us the fruits of many years of action, contemplation, wisdom, insight, walking (and even straying from, as you mentioned) the way. I laugh at the serendipitous way in which I came to know of you and Ren Yoga on the whole and feel an immense sense of privilege to have learned from your teachings. Thank you for making this course out to be so much more than I expected. Quite simply, I am so very thankful for the chance to join this series and hope to take another class in the future. 

This class really made me think, and have long interesting conversations with loved ones. It helped me keep/build upon my spiritual aspirations.

I thought the Bhagavad Gita course was fabulous! I learned SO much. When I first read the BG (sometime during or shortly after college), it did not make a significant impression on me. When I re-read it prior to the start of our class, I appreciated it in the context of a number of universal values that are expressed in many of the world’s religions and systems of thought. However, your course shed so much light and meaning. It is clear that the BG is a manuscript that requires guided instruction, and your course exceeded my expectations by 1,000 percent! 

What I liked best was the teachings of important principles from an engaged and enthusiastic teacher.

I really appreciated the combination of written information, lecture and discussion.

The four part breathing was challenging for me to practice longer than a couple of minutes. It is something I will keep working on. However I have to say, at the end of class 3 practicum, I found myself in a state of union with the Self. ( I do not know how else to describe it.) I also have to say, that in taking these courses over the last few weeks, I have had some profound inner shifts in the patterns and behaviors of my life. Thank you so much for offering these courses! 

The question and answer videos were very helpful, I also liked being able to go back Vimeo and review the class as well.

I feel the fasting course was interesting, thorough and interactive, which allowed for Q&A on the spot! Nicely done! Thank you!

On the Longevity course, I enjoyed the breathing practice interspersed with the lecture, the encouragement of a good attitude towards getting old! Keep moving…and the discussion of bringing spirituality into your life.

I liked that the class was held without interruptions from the student, but with the option to ask questions after the class. It made the classes flow well and gave us time to let the information percolate so very meaningful questions evolved. I love the use of specific stories from both sources to illustrate each pillar of yogic thought and guiding principle. The second session on the Mahabharata finally gave me the context of the battle in the Gita. And I love hearing you tell stories!

I liked the format, lecture and then discussion. I also thought the handouts and references helpful and well matched to the topics.

I liked that the classes were in an academic format. Very organized. Satyam is very knowledgeable in the subject and gave many examples to help explain theories.

Lots of resources to look into and have a list of things to continue looking at over time when my schedule permits. Lots of topics covered and discussed.

The discussion of what constitutes a Superfood was good and the last class on the 9 topics on diet and health was very practical and a good review of the many of things we are trying to do with our diet.

The actual class sessions were great, and the additional Q & A sessions were equally engaging and informative.

Extensive research by Satyam on everything presented. Thank you!

I wanted to thank you for taking the time for such a thoughtful and complete reply. I appreciate so much all the time and effort you put forth in whatever endeavor you are undertaking, the general asana classes, podcasts, and now the University classes. Your depth of preparation always shines through and your knowledge and enthusiasm are what keeps all of us coming back for more.