The Budokon Workshop: Path of the Spiritual Warrior Saturday, April 18, 2009 – 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Presenter: Renee Diamond
The Budokon Workshop delivers a broad spectrum of techniques to give you a taste of the challenge and fun of being a Spiritual Warrior. Yogis will enjoy approaching familiar asanas in a whole new way and, in essence, put their yoga into dynamic action! Those coming from the Martial Arts path will explore the yin, sensual aspect of their forms from the yogic vantage point. Both the yogic and martial arts contain warrior stance. It is the intention within that determines the direction and flow of warrior energy. In Budokon practice, the focus is on Zen mind: openness, awareness in the moment; to respond , not react.
Renee has been teaching physical disciplines for over twenty years in Los Angeles, Germany and New York. Early training in dance in New York (Jazz, Ballet and Modern) began a lifetime passion for movement. A move to Los Angeles opened up a new world of athletics and strength inspired work. Fifteen years of competitive body building, mountain biking and running. She began a career of teaching group fitness classes: a perfect marriage of her dance training, athletics, creative expression and a desire to make a difference in peoples' lives.
Renee is a certified yoga teacher, personal trainer, Budokon Sensei, international presenter and creator of The Diamondfit Method, additional trainings and certifications include pre/post natal exercise counseling, post rehabilitation exercise, Thai Yoga Massage Therapy and Reiki. Currently she is teaching at Equinox Fitness clubs in Scarsdale and Mamaroneck, NY. Her yoga practice is a blend of strength, grace, precision and fluidity as inspired by her teachers Shiva Rea, Duncan Wong, Cameron Shayne, Nevine Machaan and her mentor and guru Tao Porchon Lynch.
