DIRECTOR

Rina Jakubowicz, E-RYT, IAYT

Rina’s passion for Yoga has inspired her to share her knowledge and experiences with others.  She recently finished writing her first book ‘Choosing Inner Peace’ based on her personal experiences that helped her get to a place of contentment today.  She is actively spearheading several programs including The Rina Yoga Wellness Program, international retreats, seminars based on her book, and teacher training where she wrote her own manual.

After initially studying with Yogi Hari, a disciple of Swami Vishnu Devananda and Swami Sivananda, Rina became a 500-hour Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT). She is also an Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher (E-RYT) since she now conducts her own teacher trainings, workshops and seminars.  She is a recurring guest on Univision’s national TV show, Tu Desayuno Alegre. She has trained extensively with Sarkis Vermilyea, Ceci Lester and Benjamin Smielowitz, a senior teacher of Dharma Mittra. She has also studied with Rod Stryker, David Kyle, Dharma Mittra, Duncan Wong, and Lama Drimed, just to name a few.  When Rina visited India, she experienced several styles of yoga including Ashtanga Yoga in Mysore from Mr. V. Sheshadri and most importantly, what yoga truly is from Bhagwat Sharma in Rishikesh.

Join Rina for a week-long retreat in Aqua Nicaragua Wellness Resort
April 24 – 30, 2010

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See Rina on Univision’s Tu Desayuno Alegre!

Rina Jakubowicz teaches postures for relaxation on Spanish TV from Rina Jakubowicz on Vimeo.

Rina Jakubowicz teaching Strengthening Poses on Spanish TV from Rina Jakubowicz on Vimeo.

Rina Jakubowicz teaching the symbolism of OM on Spanish TV from Rina Jakubowicz on Vimeo.

Rina Jakubowicz teaching Breathing Exercises on Spanish TV from Rina Jakubowicz on Vimeo.

Rina Jakubowicz teaching basic postural alignment on Spanish TV from Rina Jakubowicz on Vimeo.

Rina Jakubowicz teaching poses for digestion on Spanish TV from Rina Jakubowicz on Vimeo.

Rina Jakubowicz teaches poses to strengthen your core on Spanish TV from Rina Jakubowicz on Vimeo.

Rina Jakubowicz teaches Meditation on Spanish TV from Rina Jakubowicz on Vimeo.

Rina Jakubowicz teaches balancing techniques on Spanish TV from Rina Jakubowicz on Vimeo.

Rina’s History

Registrations, Trainings, and Certificates

500 HR Registered Yoga Teacher with the Yoga Alliance

E-RYT – Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher with Yoga Alliance

2009 Member of the International Association of Yoga Therapists

June -present 2009 Regularly appearing teaching yoga on Univision’s “Tu Desayuno Alegre.”
Apr. 2009 Conducted her second teacher training, which lasts 3 months.
Dec. 2008 Completed book ‘Choosing Inner Peace’ focusing on yoga as it was originally designed to be used: to heal and observe the mind. Yoga as therapy of the mind.
Nov. 2008 Attended Yoga Journal conference seminars.
Apr. 2008 Conducted her first teacher training as an E-RYT, which lasted 3 months.
Nov. 2007 Yoga Sadhana (level 2) with Dharma Mittra.
Aug. 2007 6 months of intensive training with Benjamin Smielowitz.
Feb. 14, 2007 First Degree Reiki with John Latz (Usui Shiki Ryoho.)
Nov. 2006 Yoga Sadhana (Level 1) with Dharma Mittra.
Nov. 19, 2006 Yogic Arts Level 2 with Duncan Wong.
Dec. 2005 Opened Rina Yoga, which now has a database of over 2000 students.
Nov. 2005 Yogic Arts Level 1 with Duncan Wong.
Summer 2005 Practiced and studied yoga in Mysore, Rishikesh, New Delhi, India.
July 25, 2004 Yoga Sadhana Intensive with Sarkis Vermilyea (200 hours)
February 22, 2004 Pure Yoga: Prana with Rod Stryker (36 hours)
Dec. 2003 Attended Omega Yoga Conference Seminars
Nov. 14, 2003 Core Training with The Sports Club Company University (1.4 CEUs)
Oct. 11, 2002 Yoga Acharya (Teacher of Yoga) – Sampoorna Yoga with Yogi Hari (500 Hours)
Sept. 27, 2002 Yoga Shiromani (Teacher of Yoga) – Sampoorna Yoga with Yogi Hari (200 hours)
Mar. 2002 Sanskrit Studies Level One with Manorama

Seven (7) years of experience:

1. Rina Yoga, Inc.
2. Visa International Corporate Offices
3. Beber and Silverstein Advertising Agency
4. The Gables Residence Towers
5. Marriot Corporate Staff
6. Mercy Hospital
7. The Sports Club L.A.
8. Human Services Coalition Corporate Offices
9. Informed Families
10. Equinox in South Beach and Coral Gables
11. Burger King Corporate Offices
12. Mandarin Oriental Hotel and Spa
13. FIU Health Expo
14. Dade County Public School System
15. Women’s Correctional Facility in Miami
16. The Standard Hotel and Spa
17. Avanti Health and Fitness
18. Jakmel Art Gallery
19. Books & Books in the Gables
20. Yoga Grove
21. The Fitness Company
22. Doral Isles Island Club
23. Shakra Relaxation Oasis
24. Breathe Yoga Center
25. Dragon Loft
26. Maya Yoga
27. Alexander Montessori school
28. Global Mala Fundraiser
29. Karmapalooza Fundraiser
30. Free Yoga Miami Organization
31. Executive Health Club at the Bank of America International Plaza
32. Over 80 private clients
33. Traveled with clients to Hamptons, Aspen and Atlanta