ABOUT ME
Rachel Kurowski Iglesias
Hi! I am Rachel.
I’m a mom of two little girls, wife, and a lifelong learner! (And beach-lover :))
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I first got into the world of ‘‘natural healing’’ during my first pregnancy in 2015.
My wise, gentle and compassionate prenatal yoga teacher in Philadelphia was an unexpected source of practical guidance to me as a 29-year-old who had always been driven to work hard, play hard and “take care of my health” by through intense exercise, notably running and weight training.
During my first childbirth the breathing exercises and asanas I learned from my teacher helped me enormously to stay calm and have strength. In fact, I realized her tips were drastically more helpful than any information I’d gathered from my OBGYN appointments.
During my pregnancy I also started seeing an acupuncturist to treat off and on panic attacks that started around 28, and found great relief from her treatments. My acupuncturist shared lengthy information on dietary suggestions based on the seasons, my body type, based on Traditional Chinese Medicine. My interest in these ‘‘alternative’’ approaches to taking care of my mind and body was piqued.
I practiced yoga on and off in combination with lots of running and a fast lifestyle the next 5 years, balancing motherhood with a demanding job, marriage and lots of travel. In my down time, I continued to educate myself on holistic means of improving my body and mind, little by little.
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At the same time the pandemic started I learned I was pregnant with my 2nd child. As was the case for many others, life slowed down, changed and I did as well. I ended up relishing this time of motherhood, pregnancy and a drastically slower life. I spent time going on walks in nature with my daughter, cooking at home, and …resting.
Fast forward two years postpartum, and starting to feel depleted balancing work, corporate travel, and little children, tired of using pharmaceuticals to treat off and on bouts of anxiety and panic attacks, I decided I needed to make a more drastic step.
I spent the end of 2021 on a yoga retreat in Tepoztlán, Mexico, and returned home ready to make some changes.
In January 2022, I enrolled in both Yoga Teacher Training at Zen Yoga Garage in Chicago, and an 800 Hour Ayurvedic Health Counselor program with the Radiant Living Academy of Ayurveda and haven’t looked back.
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Now, I hope to help others by sharing all the life-changing wisdom I have learned through Ayurveda, and the diet and lifestyle changes that have helped myself and my family so much.
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Credentials/Training:
After 13 years of a stimulating career in international business and diplomacy, I’ve completed several yoga and Ayurveda trainings and plan on continuing my studies as long as I can!
Ayurvedic Health Counselor, Radiant Living Academy of Ayurveda 2023
Ayurvedic Body Therapy Training, 2022
Yoga teacher training: 200 hour, Zen Yoga Garage, 2022
Kids Yoga Teacher training, Buddha Belly Kids Yoga, 2023
Currently enrolled: Ayurveda Encompassed (German New Medicine, Somatics & Psychedelics) with Angela Perger
I’d love to help you with an initial consultation - please email me below!
the 3 doshas
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Vata
Ether and Air
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Pitta
Fire and Water
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Kapha
Earth and Water