Rachel Applegate
Private Yoga Teacher
meet rachel
In 2006, I took my first yoga class—feeling awkward, inflexible, and unsure of what to expect. But I walked out of that class feeling more alive, more connected. That moment sparked a deep journey of self-awareness—through my body, mind, and the world around me.
I completed my initial 225-hour teacher training at Yogalife Institute in 2010 and have since continued my studies in functional anatomy, sustainable movement, mindfulness, and accessible yoga. I hold a 500-hour advanced certification, along with additional training in private yoga instruction.
My passion lies in making yoga accessible and sustainable for every body.
I specialize in private, one-on-one yoga sessions, focusing on individuals who are beginners, older adults, or recovering from injury. I also teach gentle, chair yoga, perinatal yoga, and slow flow classes, always creating a welcoming and supportive space where students can connect with themselves.
Yoga is about ease, not competition. It’s about using movement and breath to bring intention, balance, and peace into daily life.
Outside of yoga, I enjoy reading, baking, and hiking. As a former art teacher, I enjoying drawing and painting when I can. I live in Phoenixville, PA, with my husband and three children.
In 2006, I took my first yoga class—feeling awkward, inflexible, and unsure of what to expect. But I walked out of that class feeling more alive, more connected. That moment sparked a deep journey of self-awareness—through my body, mind, and the world around me.
I completed my initial 225-hour teacher training at Yogalife Institute in 2010 and have since continued my studies in functional anatomy, sustainable movement, mindfulness, and accessible yoga. I hold a 500-hour advanced certification, along with additional training in private yoga instruction.
My passion lies in making yoga accessible and sustainable for every body.
I specialize in private, one-on-one yoga sessions, focusing on individuals who are beginners, older adults, or recovering from injury. I also teach gentle, chair yoga, perinatal yoga, and slow flow classes, always creating a welcoming and supportive space where students can connect with themselves.
Yoga is about ease, not competition. It’s about using movement and breath to bring intention, balance, and peace into daily life.
Outside of yoga, I enjoy reading, baking, and hiking. As a former art teacher, I enjoying drawing and painting when I can. I live in Phoenixville, PA, with my husband and three children.
Yoga is a practice of connection between all parts of ourselves and the world around us.
