to a curious mind nothing is ever the same
Hi Im Rachel - A Yoga and Mindfulness teacher and retreat leader.
As a surfer and a mum I know firsthand how all life is a balancing act and work to share an ease and gentleness with oneself in the process of dancing that balance. I have travelled extensively sharing yoga & mindfulness tools with all ages and Im devoted to making self-care an accessible and sustainable part of life.
My teaching journey began in 2009 after teacher training and residential study at Yasodhara Ashram. I set off as a bright eyed gal in her early 20s teaching as much yoga as I could as a not for profit coordinator. I taught in family shelters and drop-in centres, high schools, after school programs. Truth is, the barriers to wellness have always pushed me to share more. I have since taught thousands of classes, still strive to make these self care tools accessible and continue to deepen my practice as a forever student. I currently offer in person and online classes and regular workshops and retreats.
With certifications in Hatha, Vinyasa, Mindfulness, Qi-Gong and Kundalini Yoga I offer a multifaceted perspective to this ancient and ever evolving with the times practice.
In my classes you can expect creative sequencing, honouring tradition with layers of modifications to express yourself and plenty of time in Savasana to soak in all in.
In-Person Classes
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Find me at Rstudios in Halifax
Mondays at Rinse
Core + Flow 12pm
You get all of your favourite pieces of a vibrant vinyasa flow with some deep work that will leave your core on fire. You will leave feeling energized and uplifted.
Tuesdays at Rio
Rock n’ Breath 7pm
Let the beat guide the body and breath in this vibrant vinyasa flow style class. Expect some flows, dynamic movement and standing postures driven by intentional breath and set to a playlist you won’t forget.
Slow + Soulful 815pm
Grounded in breath. Start slow, get strong and fun mind body and SOUL. A slower moving foundational built yoga class set to a soulful playlist that will allow you to build strength and a little heat before you soften and slow it all down.
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Yoga in Seaforth
Winter Session starts Sunday January 7th
Sunday Slow & Strong (12 weeks) 7-8pm
This class is beginner friendly and accessible for all levels. Expect: A Hatha Yoga style practice that explores the many layers of what is considered yoga. We explore pranayama or breath work, solidify foundations in standing and balancing postures and find ease in meditation and final relaxation to soak it all in.
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Yoga For Seniors in North Preston
Wednesdays at 1030am
May 10th - June 28th
This class is offered free to all participants by Black Wellness Co. Please arrive 10 minutes before class starts.
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El Salvador surf + yoga retreat -
El Salvador surf + yoga retreat -
Immerse your senses.
Join us in El Salvador this November 11-17 for an unforgettable week of waves and wonder where the jungle meets the sea.
All levels welcome.
Check out my recent feature in Best Health Magazine
“Rachel Barrett, a Halifax-based yoga teacher, starts each morning by dancing with her two-year-old daughter, Lola, in their kitchen.
The dancing is a ritual that Barrett began years ago on one February morning, when she and a friend noticed they both felt colder, darker and more sombre during this time of the year. “We wondered, why don’t we make February a little something different? Show up for ourselves and do things that invigorate us,” she says. “Even if it’s just taking a minute in the morning.” Barrett committed to a daily mini dance party, something purely delightful that allowed her “to draw back into joy.” The ritual felt especially vital when Barrett was pregnant and postpartum. Now, she calls dreary February “FABuary,” and posts daily videos of her dancing on Instagram (@luminousandwild), hoping to inject some silliness into her followers’ lives over the course of the month.”
“I’ve attended several yoga classes with Rachel over the years and also a yoga and surf retreat in N.S. I can say that Rachel puts a lot of time and energy into her classes and retreats. She has a beautiful and loving way of creating magical experiences for her students.
Her classes are both soothing and energizing and when she sings it just brings you into a trance! Her voice is so lovely! I always leave feeling calm, relaxed but also powerful. Her energy is so contagious and inspiring. Rachel is one of my favourite teachers to practice with, and if you have the opportunity to practice or attend a retreat, you are in for a treat!!”
— Natalie Fay