Rachel Brathen is a Swedish author, yoga teacher, and Instagram influencer known for her charismatic yoga teaching. She founded the Island Yoga Aruba yoga studio, the oneOeight yoga video service, and the nonprofit 109 World.
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‘Yoga Girl’ shares her tips on how to find the time and energy to fit meditation into a busy lifestyle.
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Looking to start up a yoga practice but not sure where to begin? This is the video for you!
Rachel Brathen had no idea of the deluge headed her way when she asked her Instagram followers if they ever had experienced touch that felt inappropriate in yoga. This was nearly two years ago. Ms. Brathen, 31 and a yoga studio owner in Aruba, heard from hundreds.
Life is made up of a collection of moments that are not ours to keep. The pain we encounter throughout our days spent on this earth comes from the illusion that some moments can be held onto.
Rachel talks about the impact social media can have on your life, and how to stay authentic.
Rachel Brathen offers advice on being yourself
Whether she’s practicing handstands on her stand-up paddleboard or teaching Downward-Facing Dog to the masses, Rachel Brathen—Instagram’s @Yoga_Girl—has made it her mission to share inspirational messages with people from all corners of the world.
“If you think you have to be perfect to do yoga, no one’s going to do yoga,” Rachel says.
Jay Shetty sits down with Rachel Brathen aka Yoga Girl to discuss yoga, purpose, and making a difference.
Rachel Brathen is a native of Sweden. She left Stockholm after graduating from school, and traveled to Costa Rica. There, she began incorporating yoga into her daily life.
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