Reno Muenz is a charismatic, inspirational yoga teacher who brings his strength, humour and philosophy to every one of his yoga classes. Since the first time he opened the pages of Bhagavan Das’ It’s Here Now Are You?, he knew there was something radical about the practice of yoga.
His love for music has a major influence on his teaching style and adds to the uplifting message he brings to his classes. As a DJ for much of his life, he brings this connection to sound and intertwines it with his knowledge of yoga as a physical as well as devotional practice. Mainly influenced by Reggae and Dub music, practitioners will experience everything from Soul to Indie Rock and Punk as well.
In university he majored in Religious Studies with a focus on Buddhist and Hindu traditions and brings his knowledge and faith in both to his practice and to his classes. “Yoga has completely changed the way I interact with life on this planet. It is my prayer, my exercise, my diet,the way I interact with others, it is everything. It has made me stronger and more compassionate. It has filled my heart with loving kindness and reminded me of the Oneness of All.”
Reno offers a challenging vinyasa practice with all the juicy bits of bhakti and spiritual practice. His love for the planet and all living things are a major part of his offering as an instructor. “To see all Living Beings as Divine, that is my one True Goal as a Yogi, that to me is Liberation.”
He gives thanks and praise to his many beautiful teachers Bhagavan Das,Ryan Leier, Jan Henrikson, Tina James, David Life and Sharon Gannon.
“Until the philosophy which holds one race superior and another inferior is finally and permanently discredited and abandoned, everywhere is war and until there are no longer first-class and second-class citizens of any nation, until the color of a man's skin is of no more significance than the color of his eyes. And until the basic human rights are equally guaranteed to all without regard to race, there is war. And until that day, the dream of lasting peace, world citizenship, rule of international morality, will remain but a fleeting illusion to be pursued, but never attained... now everywhere is war.”
This song is the cornerstone of my livity. Spiritual practice. Jah will never let us down. Unify people of the world. No seperation. No devil philosophy. One Love Everytime!!!
I had the opportunity to see this film tonight and it really struck a chord with I. Ever since I was around 12 years old I felt drawn to Reggae music and culture. Most of the people around me found this to be a bit odd, as I am a white kid from a small city in Canada. Even on family vacations I asked my dad to take me to places where I could get Rasta related items such as CDs,posters,and t-shirts. In the tenth grade I wrote a paper and received top marks on Rastafarianism. Some kids teased me relentlessly about my wanting to be black. Looking back on it I see that it's just who I am. Watching this film reminds me of the inspiration Bob has been to my life and the lives of so many others. I am reminded that I don't need to explain why I love the things I love, but rather that I stay true to them. Rasta has a place in my soul and no one can tell me that its wrong or unreal. Rastafari has taught me that love and respect are the root of unity in this life and I have experienced this through music. I know what is real. I live it everyday. Beyond what is expected of I from Babylon. We truly are one people and it is the words of Bob Marley that promote this message of Unity and Peace. I hope you find this to be as inspiring as I have. Jah Bless.
SUNDAYS 10:30am-Noon SUNDAY SCHOOL VINYASA @ UNITY YOGA 7:30-9pm ONE LOVE YOGA @ YOGA FOR THE PEOPLE MONDAYS 6:00-7:30pm POWER VINYASA @ SEMPERVIVA, KITS BEACH LOCATION TUESDAYS 8:30-10am SUN SADHANA VINYASA @ UNITY YOGA 12:30-1:30pm VINYASA LUNCH @ YOGA FOR THE PEOPLE 4:30-5:45pm POWER VINYASA @ SEMPERVIVA, KITS BEACH LOCATION WEDNESDAYS 7:30-9pm ONE LOVE YOGA @ YOGA FOR THE PEOPLE THURSDAYS 8:30-10am SUN SADHANA VINYASA @ UNITY YOGA 5:45-7pm POWER VINYASA @ SEMPERVIVA, CITY LOCATION 7:30-10pm MASTERS CLASS YOGA FOR THE PEOPLE FRIDAYS 7:30-8:45pm POWER VINYASA @ YALETOWN YOGA SATURDAYS 10:30-11:45AM POWER VINYASA @ SEMPERVIVA, KITS BEACH LOCATION 5:45-7:00pm-7pm ONE LOVE YOGA @ SEMPERVIVA CITY CENTRE
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