Hello! I'm so happy you are here
Rachel's Personal Yoga Testimony
If you made it to this page, you are curious about how the practice of yoga can be more than moving the body into postures on the mat. You are here to discover how yoga can assist in healing the body, the mind and the heart.
I turned to Tantra yoga and EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) in my 20's after I survived sexual assault. These practices helped me move forward by recognizing what happened to me, to stop placing blame, shame and guilt on myself. These experiences were just the beginning of my studies and personal healing journey. Yoga has anchored me at times when life was rough and heartbreaking; divorce, being a single parent, custody loss, watching my rural community succumb to meth addictions, grieving the deaths of loved ones; a best friend...my father, personal substance abuse, financial instability and a narcissistic relationship. Yoga helped me find the strength to walk away from lifestyles that no longer served my higher purpose or well being. I found the practice of yoga has kept me grounded so I could continue to move forward at times when I wanted to run away.
My goal in life is to live from a place of compassion, understanding, non judgement and gratitude. I recall an affirmation in my very first 200 hr training from Goswami Kriyananda that states "If I am to rise higher, I must help others to unfold." This resonated so deeply with me and one I truly work hard to live by, and has inspired my ongoing studies to share the healing powers of yoga.
With an attitude of gratitude, I look forward to holding space with you, when the time is right, Namaste!
Credentials
200hr CYT - Kriya Hatha Yoga by Goswami Kriyananda ~ Temple of Kriya, Chicago IL
200hr CYT - Trauma Informed Vinyasa - by Nikki Myers & Rolf Gates
Kriya Hatha Yoga Level 1 & 2, Breath work Facilitator, Reiki Levels 1 & 2 by Swami Omji ~ Bhagsu Yoga Institute Dharamshala, India
Reiki Master by Christine Eartheart ~ Joy Potential, Bloomington IN
Currently Enrolled in Sattva Yoga Therapy at Pranayoga Institute, Ft Wayne, IN. Rachel is working toward her 1,000hr Yoga Therapy Certification
Private Sessions
Asana Sessions
Traditional Hatha Yoga sessions will be Practiced
Beginner Yoga
This private session will teach you all the basics of beginning a yoga practice. We will work on body awareness, alignment and recognize any limitations. Modifications will be suggested. We will also learn Dirga Pranayama, 3 part breath which is a foundational way to breathe in our yoga practice and life.
Session will be 60 mins
Customized Yoga
This private session will be customized and tailored for you addressing any specific goals or outcomes. First, we will pre consult over the phone to discuss what this session looks like for you. From there a yoga practice will be customized just for you.
Session will be 60 mins
Couples Yoga
This session is for 2 people and can be of different skill levels. We will chat briefly to discuss what the body, mind and heart need that day and then proceed to work from there. A few partner assisted stretches will be offered as part of this practice.
Session will be 75 mins
Healing Sessions
These sessions offer a more Therapeutic and Somatic approach to Yoga
Rest & Renew
This session is a wonderful way to downshift the nervous system and practice deep relaxation. We focus entirely on your physical comfort and mental release. This practice will use props to support the body as we work on more passive asanas, addressing the more subtle energy bodies. Breath work and mindfulness will be used to flip the switch from Sympathetic Nervous System known as "Fight or Flight" to our Parasympathetic Nervous System known as "Rest & Digest."
This session is 60 mins
From Doing to Being
This session will focus solely on grounding, making a deeper connection with our body, breath and the earth. We will bring awareness to our Muladhara, or Root Chakra through breath work, meditation and grounding movements. Staying present in the moment will be a focal point if you are often anxious, worried, fearful, uncertain, caught up in your thoughts, stuck in the past or project too much into the future.
This session is 60 mins
Breathwork Intensive
This session uses the power of our breath as our personal geologist of the soul, digging deep to discover anything hidden under the surface layers. You will be guided intuitively and safely through this intensive, using shamanic drumming and flutes as a valuable tool to dig. This intensive is often referred to as a Rebirthing Experience, and a powerful step toward self-realization, emotional release and healing.
This session can take up to 3 hrs. A pre consultation is required.
Sessions are Confidential and a Liability Waiver will need to be Signed