Ayurvedic Yoga Therapy Practice

Veda Circle creates well-being through the science of Ayurveda and the practices of yoga. Let's create a life you feel good in.

Hi, I'm Rachel, and I really enjoy being alive.

Over the years I’ve gravitated towards the practices that bring me more joy. I found yoga in my early twenties in a New York City studio when I realized movement and being comfortable with my own body would make me happier. It did! Being able to move freely helped me shake off some repressive histories and dive into the open space of spiritual exploration. It was the take off of a life time, and it isn’t anywhere near over.

I fell in love with studying yoga and traveled all over the city gathering information and certifications. Those dots connected on an epic airplane journey to Thailand where I lived and studied with masters trying to soak up all their goodness. Many years later my husband and I began to consider starting a family.

I was deeply drawn to studying Ayurveda. I wanted a way to take good care of my people, as well as myself. I spent a few years studying with a western medical doctor turned Ayurvedic doctor to gain as much insight as possible into the lives of the real people here where I live. The healing these simple, elegant, and time tested truths have brought to my life is a huge motivator to share what I’ve learned with you. I want more people to enjoy being alive. I want you to find joy in your food, pleasantness in your own body, deep restful dreams, and a passionate connection to something bigger than yourself.

Rachel is extremely knowledgeable and has incredible patience but the most important thing for me is that she knows just how much to push you so you can see the results and start changing your body and mind.

-Ruth Lopez

Q&A

Where did you Study?

Ayurveda:

New World Ayurveda Ayurvedic Practitioner
2 years of study with Dr. Paul Dugliss
Pulse Diagnosis Clinical
Ayurvedic Nutrition Clinical
Advanced Clinical Intensive

Yoga

300 hour Ashtanga Yoga Training in Koh Samui, Thailand
Ashtanga with master teacher Michel Besnard
Yoga Philosophy with Carlos Pomeda
Prenatal Yoga and Anatomy with Michelle Lam
Yin Yoga with Nora Mangiamele
Acro Yoga with Arianne Om of TRIO yoga Miami
200 hr Vinyasa flow at Sonic Yoga NYC
Kids Yoga Certification with Karma Kids Yoga in NYC
Mom and Baby Certification with Joythi Larson in NYC
Kid’s Yoga with Y.O.G.A for youth’s Krishna Kaur

Formal Education

BS in Theatre Education from Appalachian State University
over 8 years of experience developing curriculum and implementing it in a classroom setting

What is Ayurvedic Yoga Therapy?

It’s a modality that use all the tools from yoga and Ayurveda to help people heal. That healing can happen physically, emotionally, and spiritually. It uses a toolbox of ancient techniques and understands the uniqueness of each person, and the situation they are in.

Healing modalities include: