Rachel Coblyn

I began my yoga journey by attending my first Baptiste Power Yoga practice with a friend in April 2011. This was my first time ever on a yoga mat! This experience changed my life in ways that I never thought possible. The physical intensity of the practice gave me an amazing opportunity to improve my spiritual, emotional and physical health in ways that I had only dreamed of until that time. From the first moment on my mat I knew that I was on a journey to a lifetime, a modern magic carpet red ride.

I work in a public school setting, as a Human Resources Administrator, always with teachers, never as a teacher. My yearning to become more deeply rooted in my yoga asana practice brought me to the realization that I wanted to share my love of yoga with others. Teaching yoga is a natural extension of my growth as a yoga practitioner. I completed a 200-hour teacher training with Master Teacher Brandon Compagnone fonder of the Shiva Shakti Power Vinyasa Studio in February 2013.

I’m thrilled to be serving others by currently teaching yoga to high school athletic teams and to women of all ages at FitWomen, a fitness center in Amherst, Massachusetts. My intention as a yoga teacher is to create a space where my students, of all ages, shapes and sizes can experience the fun, improved health, and sheer joy that is a result of their commitment to their personal yoga practice.

I am fortunate to have three wonderful sons who lead very active lives, which have all have included high school and college level athletics. They are thrilled to see me blossom as an athlete in my own space and time.