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Rachel is a perfect yoga instructor. Patient, calm, knowledgeable, wise and dedicated. I had both a group and private class. In the group class (YIN) she was clear and included everyone in the room. But the private sessions were life changing. Rachel’s attention to detail and commitment reaffirmed my love for yoga, and introduced me to new positions, stretches, and breath work that has served me in my daily practice. She also has a good few local tips…so don’t be afraid to ask.
-Duncan Cork
Rachel is amazing!! So sweet and helpful. She really knows what she is doing. Highly recommend Rachel for a private or anything she offers!!
-Kenlyn Doris
Had an incredible Hatha practice with Rachel. Such an excellent, compassionate and integral approach to ourselves and Yoga.
-Rodrigo Wanderley
Rachel’s class was an amazing healing experience from beginning to end. Grateful
-Fernanda Solís
Rachel was awesome. She helped me reconnect to yoga after some years away. Definitely recommend.
-Will Thompson
Rachel is my favorite instructor. I’ve been going to her Yin class for 3 weeks already and can really feel the difference. She truly cares for everyone in the class and she will go above and beyond to help u get to a perfect position and make sure you are comfortable, she also provides very interesting insights about the underlying theory and philosophy under Yin. I would strongly recommend her, she is the best!
-Borja Ureta
Rachel is a great teacher, she really cares of you, your wellbeing and that you learn during her lessons, even when is a group class.
-Paola Loera
Great Yoga Class at Believe - perfect mix of spiritual guidance and physical exercise!
-Miriam Seyed Assiaban
Amazing….great balance of physical and meditative aspects…in a soothing and restorative approach! Highly recommend
-Maurice Malfatti
Rachel was an amazing instructor who teaches a hatha style practice. She was able to cater to the needs of our group of five people with varying degrees of yoga experience. She also uses amazing balms that smell wonderful.
-Antonia Camille Leggett
I took two yoga classes in the morning with Rachel and I really loved it! She's giving good instructions for all the different asanas, so I had a good feeling of guidance.
-Phillip Roll
Fantastic teacher, love her classes!
-Kevin Boehm
I recently attended Rachel's yoga class and it was an absolute delight.
Rachel is an incredibly kind and caring instructor, who pays close attention to each student's alignment and offers modifications as needed.
Her guidance and encouragement helped me to feel confident and supported as I explored new poses and challenges. Rachel's passion for yoga is infectious and her class left me feeling invigorated, grounded and at peace. I highly recommend Rachel's class to anyone looking for a supportive and nourishing yoga practice. Rachel's care and attention to alignment makes her class truly unique and special. Thank you, Rachel, for such a wonderful experience.
-Xavier Dorange
Fantastic Hatha Flow with Rachel this morning- the best instructor in Santa Teresa! Highly recommend deepening your practice and taking classes with her. Thank you Rachel!
-Jason Ross
I just had my first class with Rachel and it was amazing. She has the most lovely calming way about her, and guides you through the practice with warmth and compassion, making sure that everyone feels supported. I loved my class with her and look forward to returning!
-Tilly Catarinella
Rachel is a truly gifted teacher. Our family practiced with her a few times while in Santa Teresa. We were recovering from travel and surfing, so she led a restorative class with beautiful meditative sequences, tailored to each of us. She brought all the mats and blocks up to our house, which was a huge help. Thank you so much Rachel! We can’t wait to be back to practice with you again and highly recommend your classes to anyone in the area.
-Annalee Leggett
Rachel was very informative and detailed in her teachings, with a fun personality that kept us engaged. Best of all she taught me about something powerful called the 3rd eye gaze.
-Mike Alan
Rachel is a thoughtful and knowledgeable yoga guide. She paid attention to the energy, my body and my posture, making helpful adjustments. Rachel creates a carefully curated experience! Thank you!
-Jason Wiener
Rachel is an amazing teacher. Her knowledge of alignment and anatomy really helped my yoga practice. She does a great job incorporating yoga philosophy in her classes and this takes things to the next level. Grateful I got to experience her teachings while on vacation.
-Katie Holderfield
Our private yoga class with Rachel was one of our favorite experiences in Costa Rica. The resort she teaches at is absolutely stunning, and we loved how she was willing to fine tune her class to our preferences and needs.
-Morgan Whitehouse
Took a private group class at sunset and Rachel was excellent. We all loved the class, the ambiance and her energy. Can’t wait to join her again!
-Aryeh Carni
Not only is Rachel a patient, well spoken, highly knowledgeable yoga instructor, she is also one of the MOST delightful humans to grace this planet. She is humble and down to earth. She will do anything to ensure that your experience in Costa Rica is exceptional! Don’t miss out on the opportunity to know sweet Rachel.
-Hilary Nelson
Rachel is the best teacher of yoga I’ve met.
She brings a dimension very peaceful, spiritual to her classes and really adapts herself to the person she has in front of her and the goals he / she have. I really recommend her.
-Audrey Ismael
Rachel is a phenomenal instructor!! I had the pleasure of taking both a private yoga class and a private silks class with her while on vacation in Santa Teresa. She is wonderful and tailors the class to your personal needs. She was so kind and welcoming and I left both classes feeling SO happy and excited to continue practicing again after a long break post shoulder surgery. Rachel’s encouragement was everything I needed to hear. I could not recommend her enough!!
-Megan Denniston
"Rachel is a very intentional and intuitive yoga instructor that places an emphasis on the mind, body and spiritual connection. Her classes are not just about getting a physical workout. She takes the time to explain the spiritual and historical aspects of the poses during class, as well as prioritizing body safety during the practice. It’s been years since I have regularly practiced yoga, however I had such a great experience during my classes with Rachel that I am inspired to restart my yoga practice! I hope to return to Santa Teresa soon and try one of her aerial silks classes!"
-Christina Lo
“Rachel is amazing! My husband and I feel so fortunate to have met Rachel on our stay in Santa Teresa. She is an incredible yoga instructor that teaches a holistic practice. In our five classes, we equally grew our physical and spiritual practice and learnt so much. We highly recommended yoga with Rachel!”
-Georgia Brown
“Amazing morning session to start the day full of energy. I love her graceful way to integrate pranayama & clues & yoga philosophy with the practice and keep it flowing . Expect great hands-on assistance to improve your flexibility and alignments.”
-Daniela Quesada
“I came across Rachel through Bohemia experience where I stayed in Santa Teresa, Costa Rica. It ended up being a private session and Rachel was very accommodating to my interests for the class. She has a very calming presence and led a beautiful practice in the jungle. Would highly recommend!”
-Sasha Crosse
Rachel is wonderful — welcoming, knowledgeable and creates a fantastic class environment. I took an aerial yoga class with her that happened to be one-on-one, and her individualized instruction was so special. So grateful to have met her (and her sweet dog, Hurley)! Would totally recommend seeking out any class she teaches.
-Kyleigh McGrail
"I took a private yoga class with Rachel for around 6 or 7 months and it changed my practice forever. She helped me not only do asanas I had never been able to do before, but to understand how to do it safely. I also appreciate that she’s one of those rare teachers who will actually take time to discuss the spiritual and philosophical principles of yoga before each class. She’s full of love and wisdom.
If you have the chance to also attend her aerial silks class, go for it! It’s the most fun, challenging and empowering work out you’ll ever do. I highly recommend taking any class with her."
-Sofia Salazar
"Rachel is a master of her craft, with an incredible wealth of knowledge and experience to impart on anybody lucky enough to take a class with her. What makes her special though is her patience and ability to break down the complexities of yoga into lessons that can be understood by students at all levels. I thoroughly enjoyed all of the classes that I took with her during my time in Santa Teresa and would strongly recommend her to anybody visiting the area."
-Gabriel Canan-Zucker
I attended Rachel's Aerial Silks classes for around 6 months when I lived in Santa Teresa. She is a brilliant teacher and, despite my fears, I felt completely safe when I was hanging 10 feet up in the air. She is so accomplished and experienced. Her classes are so much fun and you get a really good work out with each one. She is a holistic practitioner with a deep respect for the natural world. She makes beautiful, natural products too. I would highly recommend her classes to anyone.
-Rozzie Joyce
"I did yoga with Rachel 3 mornings in a row & she’s honestly one of the sweetest souls I met while in Santa Teresa! I was lucky enough to have private sessions with her & her attention to detail with my form & small adjustments really helped me to become stronger in my practice! I’m so thankful to have been able to practice with Rachel & look forward to more of her classes, especially her acro yoga class!"
-Sheena Bell
“Practice Yoga with Rachel feels incredible! She’s able to teach this art in a way that fill body mind and soul. It’s not easy to explain with words. I’ll recommend everyone to try and make their own conclusions. Hurley it’s from another world.”
-Nacho Gomez
I had an amazing experience doing the aerial classes! Rachel was so kind and knowledgeable. The flow of the class was amazing, starting with some yoga stretches and core work. The poses on the silk were really tailored to our level (we were two taking the class) and super well explained. I recommend to anyone with any level of experience. It was truly an incredible experience!
-Catherine Aubin
I had a great time taking aerial silks with Rachel! I’ve been itching for some cirque/aerial fun while in Costa Rica and I found this class through word of mouth. Rachel is fantastic at what she does. Her attention to detail is evident from the warm up all the way to the intricate combinations she shows in class. Rachel is patient, kind, and knowledgeable when it comes to instructing. And yes, it’s suitable for beginners! The jungle vibes in her home make it all the more intimate and personable. I learned my first aerial silk drop with Rachel and I was stoked to come back for more. If you’re in Santa Teresa and want to try aerial silks, COME HERE!
-Amy Rodriguez
"We took two yoga classes with Rachel during our stay in Santa Teresa and they were both absolutely amazing! Just what we needed after so much surf and hiking. Rachel is such a talented teacher and really tailored our class to what we needed! She also had great local recommendations for us and we really enjoyed getting to know her during our stay."
-Marley McDermott