Get to Know Rena

Rena Shoshana Forester is a professional educator, healer, and mentor with 11+ years of experience with organizations and individuals internationally, across various disciplines.

During her career, Rena has held lead teacher, CEO, and co-host positions in general education, special education, Yoga, health, and nutrition.

Rena is currently self-employed managing and teaching Yoga students, Yoga teachers, Integrative Nutrition Health Coaching clients, and English students. She founded Karuna Yoga in October 2023 to meet the needs of people in Israel coping with trauma in response to the attacks of October 7th and in connection to Operation Swords of Iron.

As Course Creator for AFPA’s Yoga Teacher Certification course, Rena developed a cutting-edge curriculum that appeals to modern Yoga teachers while preserving the essence of the traditional, ancient science of Yoga.

In previous teaching and leadership roles, Rena fostered positive communities based in a student-centered approach to learning that successfully met each learner where s/he was at for effective instruction. Her smile is contagious as she teaches and her passion is clearly felt. Rena thrives in nurturing environments and enjoys designing lessons that meet the needs of each learner and ensure that every person feels seen and empowered.

Rena has studied with leading experts worldwide in the fields of education, Yoga, Nutrition, and health. She holds two Bachelors of Science (B.S.) Education, certficiates to teach Yoga to adults, families, and children, two Trauma informed Yoga certifications, and is a certified Integrative Nutrition Health Coach.