Rachel has been practicing yoga since she was twelve years old. In the era of Blockbuster and Tae Bo, she found a bargain bin Rodney Yee yoga DVD and would put it on after school or when she was called to move her body. Since then, Rachel has pursued yoga at local gyms, through college electives, and private yoga studios around the country. She loves the calm and connection that comes from practicing in a studio.
In the fall of 2023, Rachel earned her two-hundred hour yoga teacher training certificate from Kierstie Payge of the Johnny Kest school. The type of yoga that Rachel learned to teach, is called Seven Doorways and was developed in the cold of a Detroit basement. It is a vinyasa style yoga, linking breath to movement, focusing on the cultivation of inner fire, and an empowerment of the student to return to themselves as their own wisest teacher.
Rachel uses her physiological and anatomical education, athletic background, and practice to bring strong, feel-good flows to her students. She encourages fun, exploration, and self discovery.
