James Lowther

Owner and Founder, The Lacquer Company

"Rima is my number one survival tool in NYC. Better than therapy and cheaper than rehab."

Juan Carlos Castro

Creative/Art Director, Grey Group

"Rima's class is hands down my favorite in the city. She kicks your ass and gets all the demons out. She has great taste in music too!"

Heather Graham

Actress

"Rima is a brilliant yoga teacher with a true gift. Her classes are both physically challenging and emotionally uplifting, and… She plays incredible music. I always leave her class feeling happier than when I arrived".

Alyssa Miller

PR Consultant & Media Specialist

"I'm addicted! The combo of Rima's straight talking, heartfelt dharma, pumping kirtan, and fun and flowy sequence mixed to hot tracks, make this a yoga experience that I never want to miss. Plain and simple: Rima rocks".

Ali Van Putten

Twitter Account Executive & Jivamukti Teacher

"She rocks the dharma".

W. Ross German

Fashion Industry Consultant

Sara Miller

Sales & Business Development Specializing in Startups

"I have never come across another teacher with Rima's unique talent for individually connecting with people and bringing them to the edge. Her deep and intuitive knowledge of the human body and mind is born out of an intense and on-going personal practice that gives her an unguarded authenticity and easy ability to speak from the heart. Her class is an inclusive invitation to join her intoxicating world of music, sweat, love and infinite possibilities".

Cristiana Sadigianis

Producer

Lauren Imparato

Founder, I.AM.YOU Yoga

"Whether Rima is jamming out to electronica or swaying to Radiohead, her heart, mind and soul are always with you, because she is the ultimate teacher’s student, and student’s teacher".

Mallory Norton

Writer & Branded Entertainment Producer, NBC Universal

"Rima saves. Literally. Every class. Again and again".

Lee Hoffman

Co-founder & CEO, Memoir (Tech Startup)

"Rima is without a doubt one of the best teachers I've ever had the pleasure of taking class from. Rima is one of those rare teachers that make you choose the yoga studio because that’s where she teaches".

Amanda Casgar

Director, Brand & Community, Lululemon Athletica Asia

"I have never met a teacher that is more committed to her students than Rima. She makes every single student feel loved and through that is able to help nurture the practice in a way that few teachers can".

Shira Atkins

Associate Editor, Sonima.com

"Rima’s classes are medicine. But not like any other medicine I’ve ever known to exist, for they go right to the source of everything — to what’s broken and to what’s perfectly whole inside of us… Her devotion to the practice surfaces in the glimmer of her eyes and in that sweet raspy voice that makes us all swoon and smile…"

Maria Borromeo

CEO and Partner, Thakoon

"Rima’s class is a blend of all that she derives from her intense devotion to her practice, her deep respect for the teachings and her fierce love of/and amazing taste in music, and its transformative qualities".

Kari Woldum

Design Buyer & Writer

"There is a rare combination of bravery, wit, tenacity, and warmth to how she teaches and how she lives... In the end, Rima is the kind of teacher who always leads you back to yourself".

Davina Wood

JP Morgan Chase

"I could rhapsodize on and on about Rima for hours. I was hooked from day one, reluctant to believe that I could have stumbled upon such a perfect teacher so quickly… Taking one of Rima’s classes is like a long cold drink of water- it’s soooo incredibly pleasurable!"

Deepak Tayal

Hedge Funder

"Rima has a natural sense of humor and an ability to make people comfortable in her presence. Her rock star like popularity is only matched by her genuine humility…"

Richard Simone

Commercial Real Estate Broker & Founder, Windsor Realty Advisors

"It is beautiful to watch Rima in action - doing what she does best - command a room full of yogis, listening to her every word as she takes them on a journey. Rima’s class is my sanctuary in NYC".

Richard Pietromo-naco

Chef Proprietor

"From the moment I hear Rima’s soulful chant at the start of class, I am instantly brought into the present… She inspires us with her wisdom and humor as she brings her incredibly deep and extensive knowledge of yoga to every class and student".

Barbara Pfister

Casting Director

"Rima "wheels" me into eternal bliss!" 

Jen Kluczkowski

 Co-Founder of MindFresh & Jivamukti Teacher

"Within the first few minutes, I realized I had found something I didn't even know I was looking for: a spiritual teacher".  

Juan Sierra

Furniture Conservation & Jivamukti Teacher

"Rima takes you on a spiritual journey on the magic carpet like no one else".

Dora Vardis

COO, Metropolitan Capital Advisors Hedge Fund

"Rima keeps it real and spiritual – there is energy, there is edge, there is perfection and all of that is given so generously to us. She is an amazing being who cares, and for that I will always be thankful to her teaching me!"

James DeSantis

Interior Designer & Co-founder of Manscapers NY

"It stands out from all other classes--because of her. Her passion for her students, building and creating community, and her teachings of life lessons, and sensitivity to all is what brings her students back time and time again".  

Khanh Pham

Finance Executive & Mother

"Through practicing with Rima, I've been able to feel my heart. She holds space lovingly and gives the gift of presence".

Kanchan Koy

Ph.D, Founder, Spice Spice Baby

"Taking a yoga class with Rima is like undergoing a metamorphosis, a transformation every single time. To take a class with Rima is to truly discover a better version of oneself".

Amy Azzarito

Writer, Editor, Content Strategist

"In a city where it's easy to lose yourself in the rush of anonymity, Rima is a true gift. She knows the name of nearly every student. You'll learn more from her hands guiding you than you will from hearing the pose described by anyone else".

Liz Friedland

Founder, LFC & Co-Creator, Kismet KG

"I hold infinite gratitude and limitless love for Rima. She has taught me to love, give, co-create and connect in ways that have transformed my life".

Sue Costello

Comedian and Professional Badass

"Rima is my alchemist. She and her class are the elixir that helps my human body transcend my base ego and travel back to its noble soul".

Alana Varel

Founding Partner of Starworks Group & Mother of 3

"Rima is the perfect elixir and complement to living in NYC".

Olivia Anselmo

Certified Bikram Yoga Teacher

"Rima is pure love. She is authenticity personified".

Melissa Brasier

Designer

"Rima is the epitome of grace, love and pure energy. The energy she shares with her class cannot be replicated".

Kyle Miller

Jivamukti Teacher & Co-founder of Love Yoga, Venice CA

"My teacher has removed the illusion of who I thought I was and of all the limitations I felt… She allowed me to tap into that blissfulness and infinite possibility that is within".

Mark Lapico

Executive Chef, Jean-Georges Restaurant

"Rima is a bright light that makes the world a better place. I am grateful to know her and to be her student".

Emilie Rambaud

CEO & Founder of Emile And The Stars

"Each yoga experience with her gives you the wings to rise, shine and glow, now".

Alison Hilton

School Teacher & Psychologist

"Rima’s class is home".