About Rachel + Santosha Spirit…

Hi! I’m Rachel

I'm a certified trauma-informed yoga teacher and reiki master with a focus on supporting you through things like chronic illness and nervous system dysregulation. The style of yoga I teach is gentle, integrative and accessible. All bodies are unique, and I want to help you find the right poses and practices for yours while also exploring the spiritual and lifestyle traditions of yoga.

Accessibility has been at the core of my work since I started teaching in 2015. I believe that everyone is worthy of the chance to find physical, mental and spiritual well-being through yoga, regardless of physical ability. I offer lots of pose options and practice variations in my classes so there’s a lot of freedom for you to explore. No one knows what it’s like to live inside your body except you, so it doesn’t make sense to blindly follow the advice of a teacher. You’re the boss. I’m just here as your guide to help you tune into your own body so you can follow your intuition and learn to adapt any yoga practice to fit your body’s needs.

I’m trained in ISHTA yoga. This is an integrative school of yoga that draws inspiration from Hatha, Tantra and Ayurvedic traditions. I’ve also trained in myofascial release and am a certified Reiki Master Teacher with a deep love of the chakra system. Along with my training, I also have firsthand experience living with chronic illness, dysautonomia and PTSD, so I know what it’s like to deal with the challenges that come with them. I draw on all of this knowledge to create unique blended yoga practices that regulate your nervous system so you can find balance and healing.

You can practice with me free on YouTube, book a private reiki session, or try one of my online yoga courses.