Rachel is the Director of Teachers’ College and Development at YYoga, a Canadian company headquartered in Vancouver, BC.  Raw and wry, she loves bringing yoga philosophy to life by blending candid storytelling with a mischievous sense of humour. She is passionate about helping people pursue their passion and potential; in addition to writing a 200 and 300 hour yoga training, she has logged thousands of hours as a mentor and teacher trainer. A total nerd, she earned her Masters of Fine Arts in Acting, her Masters of Science in Instructional Design, and her BA from Columbia University.

Rachel loves writing and contributes regularly to Yoga International and the Huffington Post. She has been interviewed by the Huffington Post, CTV, Breakfast Television, Cedar and Gold Online Magazine, and the Vancouver Province Newspaper. In her spare time, she has been known to dissect bodies, sing opera, and help her Dad fix tractors on their family farm. She shares her knowledge exuberantly; come meet her and enjoy her tips, classes, and musings at www.rachelyoga.com.