Rachel Jennine Goudey, C-IAYT, RYT, Psy.D. - Certified Yoga Therapist, Instructor & Educator

About Rachel Jennine Goudey, C-IAYT, RYT, Psy.D. - Certified Yoga Therapist, Instructor & Educator

It is my belief that the mind, body, and spirit are all connected and for true health and wellness one must work with all of these aspects of the self. I have found the practices of yoga and movement in my own life to be monumental in this process.Yoga therapy is a holistic approach to healing that works with the individual client utilizing yoga philosophy and practices to guide them into gaining awareness, insight, and integration of their thoughts, beliefs, actions, and desires. Specific asanas (poses), pranayama practices (breath work), meditations and relaxation techniques, as well as energy work are explored, taught, and practiced to suit the needs of the client in healing on all levels. Yoga therapy has been shown to be extremely effective for reducing anxiety, depression, and stress as well as working with PTSD and trauma. Yoga therapy is also a great resource for those struggling with self-esteem, body image issues, and substance abuse as well as those wanting to build physical strength, increase energy, and implement a healthier lifestyle. The aim of yoga therapy is to bring the client into alignment with their true self. Coming from a lifelong background in dance and a family of artists and musicians, I have always found movement and creative expression to be a vital part of emotional work and healing. In my studies and work in the mental health field for over 10 years, I have witnessed first hand how yoga and other practices that incorporate the whole being provide much more than just temporary symptom relief. These practices foster a deep a true understanding of your process to stimulate healing, helping you to move forward with strength, resiliency, and trust in yourselves to make healthy life choices, becoming more skillfully adept in your thoughts and reactions to life's challenges.In classes and private sessions with me I work collaboratively with you, helping to guide you in mindfulness practices, meditations, and movement flows that tap into multiple facets of what it means to be human. My aim is to bring you into deeper connection to your truest self by providing you with the tools to strengthen your abilities to discern, adapt, reflect, and soothe all of the facets of yourself; working with and moving through your fears and insecurities into a place of strength and resiliency. I do this through a blend of Eastern and Western philosophies and wellness practices that work with the psyche, the body, and energy. www.racheljenninewellnessandyoga.com