Week 1: What is yoga?
How to use our breath both on and off the mat. What signs to be aware of when we move outside the intelligence of our breath.
Breathing technique: 3 part breath
Basics of Yoga Postures: Half and Full Sun Salutations
A Five minute guided mediation - Body Scan
Q & A

Week 2

Breathing techniques: 3 part breath (dirga) & ocean breath (ujjayi) 

Basics of Yoga Postures: Half & Full Sun A & B 

Five minute guided mediation - Manta “repeating a thought word or phrase” Meditation 

Q&A

Week 3

Recap week 1 & 2 

Breathing techniques: 3 part breath, ocean breath, and alternate nostril breathing (nadi shodhana)
Basics of Yoga Postures: Full Sun A & B - Warrior Series
Five minute guided meditation: Loving Kindness 

Q&A

Rachael is a Rhode Island yoga teacher, studio owner and yoga teacher trainer who is known for her welcoming spirit, humor, and ability to empower her students through her message, "love grows love." The R.I. native fell in love with the ancient practice of yoga through a running injury that changed her world! Today, Rachael shares her passion of yoga with all ages ranging from kids to advanced practitioners. Teaching Philosophy Teaching a Vinyasa style practice, breath and movement synchronized, with an emphasis on the subtle body, chakras, nadis, gunas, vayus, and koshas. Rachael’s teaching style is elegant, inspiring and most importantly creates space for students to have time for self inquiry. Her classes embody a time to dig deep, tap into your inner strength to rediscover or re-spark your authentic self.