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My back is bad. My hips are tight. I cannot do that. I have always been stiff.
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Renae has been teaching Kaiut Yoga in Austin since 2019 and writing about it the whole time: what pain is doing, why the joints come first, what actually changes when someone keeps showing up. 49 posts, oldest at the bottom.
My back is bad. My hips are tight. I cannot do that. I have always been stiff.
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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.
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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.
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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…
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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…
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Ice can be a good tool, but try not to go straight for it.
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One of the things I hear from new students regarding workshops is this, “I don’t think I can do 8 hours of yoga.”
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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…
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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…
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The Kaiut Yoga Method emphasizes unlocking each individual’s neuroplastic potential through consistent practice. However, practicing yoga isn’t enough; one must approach it…
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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…
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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…
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I’m working with my first 100 classes. How do I gauge the uncertainty of leaning \ into pain, sensitivity and intensity?
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When you enter the room, expect to find mats and equipment prepared for you.
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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…
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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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“Gravity presses you to the ground, and your entire internal structure reacts in the opposite direction.”
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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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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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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.
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How do you explain to someone who appears healthy and strong that they carry fragility inside?
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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…
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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.
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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…
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An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. — Benjamin Franklin
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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:
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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I’ve been learning a new personal skill and developing language around communicating that skill.
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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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