Maitrī Yoga and Wellness
Renée Balyoz, M.Ed., E-RYT 500
Certified Yoga Teacher and Educator. Yoga, Meditation, and Mindfulness for all ages to support students to create habits and rituals of self-care. Creative classes sprinkled with poetry, philosophy, and lessons from everyday life.
What is Maitrī?
The word Maitrī means loving kindness. It is found in yoga sūtra 1.33:
maitrīkaruṇāmuditopekṣāṇāṁ sukhaduḥkhapuṇyāpuṇya viṣayāṇāṁ bhāvanātaścittaprasādanam ॥33॥
“For a pure mind, cultivate loving-kindness for people when they are well, compassion when they are in pain, joy when they are virtuous, and patience when they are weak.”
-Michael Johnson, 2019
The wisdom behind this sūtra is the intention behind my daily yoga practice, on and off of my mat. In the classes I teach, whether it is online or in person, my goal is to create an atmosphere of acceptance and kindness to all. I offer inspiration and provide a calm grounding strength to the group.
In my workshop and retreat offerings, I combine yoga with other wellness modalities, such as meditation, mindfulness practices, art, acupuncture, sound, healthy eating, self-study, creative writing, the art of laughter, service, philosophy, and more, so that people can extend this same intention towards themselves and others.
“Thank you for your contribution to the health of our community. I’m happy to have discovered you. I really like how you vary your classes and are always adding something new.”
- B. Stephenson
“Dear Renée, I thank you and Jessie for the Nourishing the Spirit Workshop. Every moment was exactly what my spirit needed.”
-Molly F.
“Your voice is so lovely!”
-Pamela C.
“Renée is an exceptional Yoga Instructor. She is knowledgeable and attentive to her students needs. Every single session I’ve had with her has been different and challenging.”
-Kak G.
“Renée is an exceptional Yoga Instructor”
-Sundar F.
“I absolutely love Renee’s Friday Flow class. It’s the perfect way to end the week.”
-Dana C.S.
“This was one of the best workshops I have taken. I felt so relaxed afterwards!”
-Anonymous
“Thank you so much Renée for today’s stone painting class. Your calm vibrations reached my house and my kids. We were all working very quietly. Listening to the beat of our existence…in that moment with you. I am grateful for the hour we spent together. Thank you for being here.”
-Valeria