About Me
A little about how I came to yoga and why the practice matters to me.
Yoga has been part of my life for many years, and over time it has become less about doing things perfectly and more about paying attention: to the breath, to the body, and to what feels useful in the moment.
I teach yoga in the Catskills, where I live, with an approach that is grounded, curious, and practical. My classes balance strength and mobility with slower, quieter moments, and I try to create an environment where you can work at your own pace and still feel challenged.
HOW I TEACH
I believe yoga can be both simple and meaningful. You don't need to be particularly flexible, experienced, or naturally “good” at yoga to get something from the practice.
One of the things I love most about yoga is the sense of equanimity it can bring. It helps foster a steadiness of mind that creates a little more space and perspective, expanding how we connect with everything around us. That perspective is part of how I think about future Rachel, too. I want to feel good in my body for a long time, and I want the choices I make now to support that. I want the same for my students. My hope is that yoga helps us build strength, mobility, and awareness in ways that support the lives we want to live.
I'm interested in helping people move well, breathe well, and develop a practice that feels useful and sustainable. I value clear instruction, intentional movement, and giving people space to find what works for them.
MY TRAINING
I'm a 500-hour Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT-500). My 200-hour teacher training was with Alicia Cheung and Oliver Reinsch in 2017, when they were teaching with YogaWorks. They have since gone on to create Samdhana Yoga, and I continue to study with them. Our work together has included yoga philosophy, meditation, pranayama, and practice-based study.
I completed my 300-hour advanced teacher training with Jason Crandell in 2025, with a deep emphasis on anatomy, functional movement, and the art of sequencing. I hold additional certifications in restorative yoga, Yin yoga, and yoga Nidra.
A LITTLE MORE ABOUT ME
Outside of teaching and work, I find joy in the simple and sacred: time outdoors, reading, and the company of the people (and animals) I love. I also love to travel, and the people I've met and places I've seen have deeply shaped how I see the world. They have widened my perspective, reminded me how many ways there are to live, and reinforced a belief I carry with me: that people are, at their core, good and want to be good.
I try to approach both yoga and life with curiosity, warmth, and reverence for the world around me. That sense of curiosity and openness is woven into my practice, and continues to shape how I teach and how I move through the world.
I love hearing from you! If you're curious about the practice or just want to reach out and say hello, I'd be grateful. You can message me here.