Welcome! I’m glad you’re here!

Hi, I’m Rachel.

My intention is to empower my students to listen to their full beings, to hold space for them to discover what is best for them at each moment, and to give them the freedom and skill to choose what they need.

My Classes

It is an honor to share my love of yoga and practice with my students. I check in with each student at every class so that I can hold space for your specific needs and do my best to honor your requests. In this way, every student present contributes to the creation of the practice.

Please come join me in one of my public classes or contact me to schedule a private session.

Workshops / Retreats

I love creating yoga events based around specific themes, stories, and all the ways we can enjoy life. My workshops range from profoundly introspective to very silly, and quite a lot in between.

Sharing the Love

As someone who has visited nearly every studio in Portland, Rachel is simply one of the best yoga teachers in town. She has the potent combination of a skilled knowledge of asana, anatomy, infused with her incredible sense of warmth and fun.

Rachel also has a way of personally connecting with each student that is unique. If you have a chance to take a class or workshop with her, do it!

 

Rita Jimenez
Portland, OR
I’ve been taking yoga classes with Rachel for about 6 years now. It only took a couple classes before I was completely hooked. Her blend of strength, flow, relaxation and humor make her the most fun teacher I could imagine. Her ability to create and maintain a fun and joyful practice while holding space for everyone in the room individually is something I find awe inspiring. I feel so lucky to have the opportunity to take classes with her. No matter my outlook when I get to class, I leave with a brighter outlook on the world. I could not thank her enough for the positive influence she’s had on my practice and in my life.
Matt Hopkins
Portland, OR

I’ve been in Rachel’s class since 2010 and couldn’t think of any other place to spend my Monday evenings. She has created such a warm, friendly community that has motivated me to continue my practice to grow as a student and as a person.

She is always there to help me along, offering suggestions, praise, and frequent silly faces. Rachel has a special ability to explain the yoga techniques in a way that is easy to follow along and makes every student feel comfortable. I actually met my wife in Rachel’s class!

Evan Cohan
Portland, OR

Class Schedule

Class Schedule

Upcoming Events

In Person and Live Streamed Weekly Classes

You can practice with me in person from the NE and SE Peoples Yoga studios, as well as through livestream via Zoom.  Find more info and register at thepeoplesyoga.org.

Empowering Teen Girls With Yoga- Free Intro Class. Wednesday, December 6th, 4:30 pm-6:00 pm at The Eastide Jewish Commons

In these challenging times, it can feel overwhelming to process all that is happening in our hearts, minds, bodies, and the world. I am happy to offer a free yoga practice for girls ages 13-18. Non-binary, gender-curious, and transgender girls welcome. Participants will be invited (if they desire) to share what is on their minds and hearts in a confidential space, and then have the opportunity to drop into the wisdom of the body. Together, we will explore movement, breath, meditation, and curiosity, and emerge with new perspectives and tools to care for ourselves.  All levels of yoga experience and ability are welcome!

Register HERE!

Empowering Teen Girls with Yoga Series- Wednesdays, January 3rd-February 7th, at the Eastside Jewish Commons

In this 6-week yoga series, I will lead girls ages 13-18 through a practice of movement, breath, meditation, and reflection in an intentional and safe space for exploration and curiosity. Non-binary, gender-curious, and transgender girls welcome. Together, we will co-create a community of mutual support, respect, confidentiality, and consent. All levels of yoga experience and ability are welcome.  Find more info HERE!

Yoga Foundations- Mondays, November 6, 2023 – December 4, 2023 6:00 – 7:30pm, at The Peoples Yoga NE, 3014 NE Killingsworth St, Studio 2

In this Foundations series we will examine common poses and modifications so that you can feel comfortable trying classes from many teachers and styles of yoga. Beyond the poses, we will explore the functional ways your body moves so that you can discover your patterns, deepen your self-discovery, and honor your resistance and your fluidity. My goal is for you to be able to approach any pose and any class with curiosity, deep connection to your inner wisdom, and the confidence to discern what is right for you in each moment. Each session will include movement, discussion, and meditative practice.  Register HERE!

Private Yoga Sessions, One time or ongoing

Develop the basic skills necessary to safely attend public classes, or get extra attention towards questions you have in your practice.  These sessions can be done virtually or in person.

Life Coaching- Private Sessions

Life coaching is a great resource if you are feeling stuck in any area of your life and wanting to create more clarity and direction. Please contact me if you are interested in learning more.

Life Coaching/ Yoga Combination Session!

A private yoga session gives you to opportunity to ask questions and explore your particular needs.  The addition of life coaching takes this even deeper, using talk, thought work, and body awareness to discover our most authentic truth, how to approve of where we are, and how to move forward.

This session will start with an inquiry into what it is you want to explore. Together, we will make a plan of how to move towards your desired outcome. Depending on your needs, the session may be focused more on talking, moving, meditating, or a combination.

Puberty Education- Offerings Coming in 2024!

Stay tuned for more information.

Contact

Thank you for visiting my site! Contact me below and I will respond back to you as soon as I can.  Sometimes the messages direct from this website get lost.  It is more reliable to email me at rachel@heartshapedyoga.com.  I look forward to hearing from you!

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    Rachel Stern, RYT

    503.310.9752

    rachel@heartshapedyoga.com

    Portland, Oregon