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Yoga for people who hate yoga
Practicing Kaiut Yoga is doing yoga from the inside out. In fact, to say the word "doing" is already too active, too aggressive, as it's more of an un-doing.
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2019–today
Notes from the practice.
Renae writes about what she notices in class, in her own body, and in the long work of returning to movement. These are observations from experience, not medical advice.
A good place to begin
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My nerve pain journey
As many of you know, I experienced what I call a Sciatic Nerve Event about seven years ago. I was pretty desperate at the time to eliminate the pain, which seemed to come out of…
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A plan for aging gracefully
Creating habits for healthy aging is a crucial step in our journey toward a fulfilling life. It's not always easy, but we can make significant strides in our health and well-being…
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Living with pain
- Francisco Kaiut on pain4 min
- Why we don't go straight to using ice in recovery1 min
- My nerve pain journey9 min
- Choosing your focus: Use sensory perception to detach from emotional and physical pain4 min
- We are all here for one reason: Better function5 min
- Kaiut Method helps men's pelvic floor3 min
- Working through those rough poses1 min
- Reframing pain1 min
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Sleep, stress and the nervous system
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Aging, and the long game
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How the method works
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Starting out
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The studio, and the people in it
- The quiet magic of community2 min
- Workshops ARE for everyone1 min
- Why workshops are so powerful4 min
- Self-care. The practice has to be an exercise of self-care.2 min
- Creating a mindset and container for internal work4 min
- Forces within, and beyond, our control6 min
- Help us support Brazil flood victims1 min
- What I learned: São Paulo an important place to keep Kaiut Yoga science moving forward5 min
- Kaiut owner reflects on 7 years of practice4 min
- Your Dec. 30 intention3 min
- A new language to speak my truth5 min
- A Note To My Students5 min
- Classes are Now Online!3 min
The complete record
Everything, newest first.
2026
You can rewrite your story
My back is bad. My hips are tight. I cannot do that. I have always been stiff.
Francisco Kaiut on pain
Translated from Ted Talk: Brazil
What does it really take?
Ravi Kaiut working with students at the Austin workshop in October 2025. He returns to Austin in April 2026 for another week of Masterclasses and a Workshop.
2025
The quiet magic of community
Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande perform on the NBC special
Mobility is not trendy; it is essential
Human mobility is a topic that is gradually gaining more attention. However, even with this growing interest, I still see it as a deeply undervalued subject.
Menopause is becoming a hot topic!
Some of the most consistent advice I’ve heard about navigating menopause is to train the body to lift heavier and heavier weights. But before your mind jumps straight to big…
Our nervous system trains our gait
This 2007 study shows that the nervous system, not the body, creates protective movement patterns. Even after a successful joint replacement with good mobility, the same movement…
Why we don't go straight to using ice in recovery
Ice can be a good tool, but try not to go straight for it.
Workshops ARE for everyone
One of the things I hear from new students regarding workshops is this, “I don’t think I can do 8 hours of yoga.”
Why workshops are so powerful
To be honest, I was looking for an escape from my busy life. It was October 2017 and navigating life with my middle school daughter, my active eight-year-old son, and a puppy…
The quiet revolution of Kaiut Yoga
In a culture that glorifies hustle, hypermobility, and high-intensity workouts, Kaiut Yoga stands quietly — and powerfully — in contrast. It doesn’t chase sensation. It doesn’t…
Self-care. The practice has to be an exercise of self-care.
The Kaiut Yoga Method emphasizes unlocking each individual’s neuroplastic potential through consistent practice. However, practicing yoga isn’t enough; one must approach it…
Consistency is everything
I love it when new potential students try three classes before deciding to practice with me. Kaiut Yoga is unlike anything else, and that’s exactly why they’ll enjoy it. It may…
Building muscle from the inside out
When most people think about strengthening muscles, they often imagine the gym — the clinking of weights, the whirring of machines, the sweat-drenched exertion. This scene is…
For tangible results: Do less, feel more
I’m working with my first 100 classes. How do I gauge the uncertainty of leaning \ into pain, sensitivity and intensity?
2024
Creating a mindset and container for internal work
When you enter the room, expect to find mats and equipment prepared for you.
Active listening toward better calm and balance
This active listening practice leads to a deeply calming, slow-paced class. This is your deep tissue, stretching class. We all know stretching is important and this class will…
A word about fascia
“Where you think it is, it ain’t.”
My nerve pain journey
As many of you know, I experienced what I call a Sciatic Nerve Event about seven years ago. I was pretty desperate at the time to eliminate the pain, which seemed to come out of…
Forces within, and beyond, our control
“Gravity presses you to the ground, and your entire internal structure reacts in the opposite direction.”
A plan for aging gracefully
Creating habits for healthy aging is a crucial step in our journey toward a fulfilling life. It's not always easy, but we can make significant strides in our health and well-being…
Yoga for people who hate yoga
Practicing Kaiut Yoga is doing yoga from the inside out. In fact, to say the word "doing" is already too active, too aggressive, as it's more of an un-doing.
Help us support Brazil flood victims
If you've seen the news lately, you may have noticed the devastating floods in Southern Brazil. It has upended untold lives, and killed more than 80 people.
We are strong, and still we carry fragility
How do you explain to someone who appears healthy and strong that they carry fragility inside?
Choosing your focus: Use sensory perception to detach from emotional and physical pain
Regular Kaiut Yoga practice has profoundly influenced my daily life, especially how I perceive and manage anxiety. I've developed a noticeable skill in separating my anxious…
We are all here for one reason: Better function
Recently, a new student came to try a Kaiut Yoga class. She’s young, she’s exploring different yoga classes and she's seeking to understand the various styles.
2023
What I learned: São Paulo an important place to keep Kaiut Yoga science moving forward
It’s a 9-minute walk along a quiet street parallel to the busy one on which my hotel sits. Three times a day, over 11 days, I walk — free from stress and worry. I’m in Brazil, far…
Kaiut Method helps men's pelvic floor
An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. — Benjamin Franklin
Rethinking "Abs of Steel" mindset
I recently asked one of my Kaiut Yoga teacher friends how this method has made an impact on her life. This is what she had to say:
The Joint-ful-ness concept
Kaiut Yoga has a concept called Joint-Full-Ness.
Muscle tone gain starts with your brain
I took a few notes this week during one of Francisco Kaiut’s lectures. We all know the fitness industry has many, wonderful benefits. Francisco pointed out several differences…
Kaiut owner reflects on 7 years of practice
Also — Woo hoo, I’ve got news for you!
Reframing pain
You’re interested in a regular practice with Kaiut Yoga but something is holding you back. You pulled your shoulder …. again. And you don’t want to start practice until you’re…
A student's view of shifting the nervous system
One of the things I’ve been reflecting on lately is the idea of balancing the nervous system through this method. The primary focus of this practice is to shift away from our…
From bike to bolster: Rethinking fitness
Hi there — it’s Renae.
What moves us
One day, I invited my 8-year-old son to try “Legs up the Wall,” and within 30 seconds he jumped out of the pose and ran screaming from the room. His piercing words “I can feel my…
The feet are connected ...
How many steps do you take in a day? A normal day. A day when you aren’t going for a long walk or a jog? Google says Americans take 3,000-4,000 steps each day. That’s an average…
Your Dec. 30 intention
Do you remember what you were thinking somewhere around Dec. 30? I’m guessing it was something like, “I’ll start _______ on Monday, Jan. 2.” It felt good to think it. It felt even…
2022
A new language to speak my truth
I’ve been learning a new personal skill and developing language around communicating that skill.
Consistency is the insurance policy for your body
Recently, while waiting in line at the grocery store, I listened and observed the conversations that were happening around me. Because of what I do I couldn’t help but notice the…
Supporting the nervous system with yoga and flotation therapy
I’ve been teaching at Lizard Yoga \ True Rest Float Therapy for several months now. What I’ve discovered about this amazing place is they are experts in creating environments that…
Tips to Manage the Holidays
Fall is here! October is the month where I get everything planned, purchased, wrapped, and shipped for the upcoming Holidays. One thing I’ve learned about the Holidays is that if…
Kaiut Yoga for Insomnia
Several years ago, I had a conversation with one of my dear friends about sleep. She told me she’s been taking 1\4 of a Benadryl every night for over 25 years to help her sleep…
Kaiut Yoga, A Lifestyle Solution.
Kaiut Yoga doesn’t need the support of yoga history, anatomy, story, philosophy, music, or entertainment to be effective. It doesn’t need words written or expressed in Sanskrit…
2020
What Kaiut Yoga Means To Me
Growing up in Fort Worth, TX with my farming, calf-roping dad meant lots of dirt, animals, and meaningful physical movement every day. This memory came back to me during one of my…
Kaiut Yoga is Full of Surprises
Telluride, Colorado is one of the most incredible towns you’ll ever explore. Mountains and the mesmerizing leaves of Aspen trees are everywhere you look. Playful pups splashing in…
A Note To My Students
Here is an update on where things are at with Kaiut Yoga Austin! The last 16 weeks have felt like my first summer at UT Austin (1986)! Two extremes, the best of times and the…
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