
Rachel Applegate
Private Yoga Teacher
meet rachel
I took my first yoga class in 2006—awkward, inflexible, and unsure of what to expect. But I walked out feeling more alive, more connected. Over time, yoga became a practice of deepening my awareness—of my body, my breath, my mind, and the world around me.
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More mindful, more peaceful, more in tune.
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I completed my initial 225-hour teacher training at Yogalife Institute in 2010 and have since continued expanding my knowledge in functional anatomy, sustainable movement, and mindfulness. My additional training includes private yoga instruction, accessible yoga, and a 500-hour advanced yoga certification.
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My passion is making yoga accessible and sustainable for every body.
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I specialize in one-on-one private yoga for individuals seeking a practice tailored to their unique needs and goals—especially beginners, older adults, and those recovering from injury. I currently teach gentle and chair yoga for older adults, perinatal yoga, and slow flow classes. I create a welcoming and supportive space, helping students connect with themselves through movement and stillness.
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I believe yoga should never feel performative, competitive, or dogmatic. My goal is to help students use the tools of yoga to bring more ease and intention into daily life.
Beyond yoga, I love reading, baking, hiking, visiting local coffee shops, and wandering through museums. A former art teacher, I still make time to draw and paint when I can. I live in Phoenixville, PA, with my husband and three children.
I took my first yoga class in 2006—awkward, inflexible, and unsure of what to expect. But I walked out feeling more alive, more connected. Over time, yoga became a practice of deepening my awareness—of my body, my breath, my mind, and the world around me.
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More mindful, more peaceful, more in tune.
​
I completed my initial 225-hour teacher training at Yogalife Institute in 2010 and have since continued expanding my knowledge in functional anatomy, sustainable movement, and mindfulness. My additional training includes private yoga instruction, accessible yoga, and a 500-hour advanced yoga certification.
​
My passion is making yoga accessible and sustainable for every body.
​
I specialize in one-on-one private yoga for individuals seeking a practice tailored to their unique needs and goals—especially beginners, older adults, and those recovering from injury. I currently teach gentle and chair yoga for older adults, perinatal yoga, and slow flow classes. I create a welcoming and supportive space, helping students connect with themselves through movement and stillness.
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I believe yoga should never feel performative, competitive, or dogmatic. My goal is to help students use the tools of yoga to bring more ease and intention into daily life.
Beyond yoga, I love reading, baking, hiking, visiting local coffee shops, and wandering through museums. A former art teacher, I still make time to draw and paint when I can. I live in Phoenixville, PA, with my husband and three children.

Yoga is a practice of connection between all parts of ourselves and the world around us.