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I depend on these sessions to keep my shoulders in good health, not to mention the rest of my body.

— Jim Daniels, recovered from torn rotator cuff

RussaYog® helped my body recover from all of the abuse that I have given it over the years.

— U-M Physics Professor Brad Orr

You leave class feeling refreshed, optimistic, and ready for the world.

— Logan Winston

A full workout of both upper and lower body that is not easy to find elsewhere.

— U-M Engineering Professor Toby Teorey

The teachers bring a combination of dedication, knowledge, and wisdom to my yoga practice.

— Linda Theil

A full mind and body workout that always leaves me smiling.

— Sara Schneider

I feel like my entire nervous system is being re-calibrated.

— Amy Bacheller

RussaYog® is my all time favorite workout!

— Jesse Palter, Detroit Jazz Singer

What's New with RussaYog!

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Enhancing Mindfulness

Mindfulness is at the heart of wellness. We can learn the rules of life, develop a strong body, find nourishment for our journeys, and know ourselves, but without mindfulness we flounder (especially under stress) and take the wrong turn ending up wasting our resources. Yoga provides us some very effective tools for enhancing mindfulness. The [...]

core workout improves your heart and your brain!

Exercise the Heart, Save the Brain

We’ve all experienced that moment where we wonder why we can’t recall a name, or where we put our keys, glasses, phone, etc. Or when you are reminiscing with a friend you’ve known for a long time and you are sharing memories of what exactly happened at that picnic on the Fourth of July 3 [...]

dropping marbles can appear to be a free-for-all

Figuring Out Life

We live in the age of science. Air travel, computers, cell phones—science and technology impacts our lives. Knowledge from medical science has aided our wellness. Science has removed some of the mystery from many illnesses and natural disasters. More people now accept that poor health is a result of germs, viruses and parasites. Natural disasters [...]

RussaYog Featured Videos

  • Stretches and Releases

    Learn some great stretches and releases for your hips, legs, calves and spine! Use a one-meter length of fabric to extend and release. Feel tension melting away!

  • Exercise the Heart, Save the Brain

    We’ve all experienced that moment where we wonder why we can’t recall a name, or where we put our keys, glasses, phone, etc. Or when you are reminiscing with a friend you’ve known for a long time and you are sharing memories of what exactly happened at that picnic on the Fourth of July 3 [...]

  • Marbles Help Us Understand Yam

    Yam, 1st Limb of Yoga: Rules of the Game. Here Prof. Jasprit Singh (Yogi) uses marbles help us understand the empirical method and how science deals with the inability to predict complex phenomena. What is sometimes called “miracle” for the scientist is an event with a very small probability. The underlying laws of science are fixed [...]

  • Core Workout with the Yoga Tree

    These 7 movements will get your heart pumping and the muscles working! Using a unique invention, the Yoga Tree, you can take your rope-based workout anywhere. Jasprit and Tawnnie lead you through a 12-minute sequence to build total strength. Stay hydrated and go at your own pace. visit our shop page or email us to [...]

  • Yoga Precision

    Teresa and Jasprit demonstrate common corrections for the stance taken in many yoga poses. Many RussaYog pranayam, kriyas and asans use a wide stance to prepare for the posture. There are 4 levels of performance: Precision, Dance, Ritual, and Worship. Make the most of your yoga practice!

  • Technology & Good Life

    Over the last five decades technology has created a tidal wave that has altered societies and brought incredible gifts to people’s lives. Communications, computation, display, media, entertainment, finance, mobility, healthcare, …there is perhaps no area of human experience that has not been impacted by technology – and mostly – in a positive way.

  • The New Food Pyramid

    What are the added elements to the 7-layer food pyramid? Allow Prof. Singh to explore with you what ancient ingredients add to our total nutritional health. View this video and learn to use spices and other simple ingredients.