In 2003, Rachel took her first yoga class with a friend, but it took nearly seven more years and a teacher training for her to really understand the true essence of yoga as a lifestyle and a practice. 

 

Yoga in the west has such a "fitness" label attached to it, and that is essentially why Rachel began the practice in 2003. But the power of yoga is in its suble ability to transform from the inside out through natural mindfulness and the stillness that the practice commands. In a very loud, overbearing culture, where our attention is quite literally for sale, it allows for reflection and, therefore, the ability to examine what is truly essential for our sense of purpose and belonging. 

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Rachel lives in Aurora, Illinois, and is a native to the Chicagoland area. She has been married to local singer-songwriter Noah Gabriel since February of 2010, and together they have two sons, Jude (6) and Ezra (4). She enjoys reading, writing, and spending time outdoors, taking long walks and bike rides when the weather permits.