Rachel Smetana
Rachel found her dedicated yoga practice at a time of transition in her life. After her first Baptiste Power Vinyasa class in 2008, she knew immediately it was the right style for her. Each time she came to her mat she found it as an invitation to create space and find new places to explore from the inside out. Her love and devotion for yoga and the personal transformation that she experienced from practicing power vinyasa yoga inspired her to become a yoga teacher.
Coming from a background in gymnastics, dancing, personal training and group fitness instruction, teaching yoga has come very naturally to Rachel. She completed Baptiste Level 1 teacher training in Oct. 2010, assistant training with Elizabeth Huntsmen, Journey into Power with Baron in Boston, and Level 2 teacher training in May 2011 making her an Associate Baptiste yoga teacher. Rachel will continue her path to becoming a certified Baptiste Power vinyasa yoga teacher, a task requiring a lot of time and commitment.
Rachel attended UNH studying Exercise Science. She is a nationally certified personal trainer, group fitness coach, nutrition and wellness counselor. All of this makes Rachel a dynamic yet compassionate yoga teacher. She wants to help students achieve their intentions, whether the student is looking for a challenge, for strength, for balance or for rest, she wants you to find it.
When Rachel is not teaching or practicing yoga, she can be seen running the streets of Portland or on her Harley, both of which she will of course be wearing a bandana!
