Rebecca Thacher

Hi, I'm Rebecca... an extraverted, joyful, empathetic yogi based in Southern California.  Empowering my students is my highest goal, whether that's through building their physical practice, exploring their inner world, processing and expelling trauma, restoring nervous system and emotional wholeness through asana... my teaching style is part intensity, part nurturing growth and ALL love. 

I've practiced for 25 years, have taught for 3 in a number of high volume studios gaining wisdom and experience in several formats and modalities. I am an inclusive human who values all persons I'm gifted with the experience of guiding through their practice, and celebrate their unique and diverse experiences. My most notable teaching strengths are in restorative, Yin and vinyasa flow but am also well known for my more physically challenging classes. I treasure my students and am overwhelmed with gratitude for the trust, willingness and vulnerability they bring to their mat in the time we get to share together. 

In addition to my yogi world, I am a nationally recognized master portrait photographer specializing in headshots, lifestyle, personal branding and professional surf and have taught digital photography for over a decade. I have led numerous workshops on natural night photography, psychology of personal branding and connective posing. When not in my professional realm, I am a wife, mother to 5 young adults, a camping enthusiast, social justice & mental health advocate. Basically, I adore people in all of their beautiful facets and have cultivated a life that is centered on equipping them in every way I am able. Thanks for taking the time to get to know me a little better.