About Me
A little about how I came to yoga and what the practice means for 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.
You don't need to be particularly flexible, experienced, or
naturally “good” at yoga to get something from the practice.
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. It's also part of how I think about future Rachel. I want to feel good in my body for a long time, and for the choices I make now to support that. I want the same for my students.
I'm interested in helping people move well, breathe well, and build a practice that feels sustainable, with the strength, mobility, and awareness to support the lives they want to live. 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.
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.