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My name is Rachel, and I am a certified yoga instructor (RYT-200) based in the Chicagoland suburbs. My yoga journey began in my tween years after routinely attending park-district yoga classes on Sunday mornings with my dad. I earned my dual Bachelor of Science degrees in Biology and Psychology from Loyola University Chicago which briefly pulled me away from my regular yoga practice, but after enduring personal hardships with embarking on a career that didn’t end up aligning with my strengths, I returned back to yoga and developed a more consistent practice to heal from my setbacks. The more I practiced, the more I began noticing gradual, steady, and measurable progress in my physical, mental, and emotional strength, and that is when I realized that what I was doing was meaningful and worthwhile. Importantly, I observed improvements in my relationship with my own self which gave me even more clarity. As weeks turned into months which prospered into nearly three years of consistent practice on my yoga mat, a light-bulb went off in my head and in my heart, and I decided it was about time I combine my passion for wellness and my fervent desire to pursue what I truly felt I was meant to do for the world: become a certified yoga instructor! I completed my 200-hour yoga teacher training with Yoga by Degrees in February 2020 alongside working full-time as a medical assistant in the field of orthopedic surgery where I am part of a team of dedicated individuals that specialize in joint replacement, sports medicine, and fracture care. I believe that embracing spirituality, positivity, pranayam, and asana practice through yoga can indeed increase the success rate for a lot of the existing orthopedic protocols that doctors prescribe and suggest. I’m proud to be a first generation Indian-American yoga teacher, and I have a special interest in developing classes that emphasize safe anatomical alignment, creative sequencing, and Vedic philosophy all while inspiring students of all ages and backgrounds to believe that they are capable of doing so much more than they can imagine. I welcome you to my personal homepage where I’ll share my yoga journey, teaching schedule, and sample classes/tutorials. I hope to meet you on your mat soon! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee81fb93823270211b35726/1596072687746-CXMRH88HPJXGDPW1PUFW/IMG_0017-2.jpg About (Copy) https://www.rachelshukla.com/new-page-2 daily 0.75 2024-02-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee81fb93823270211b35726/060717e5-4722-45ed-b56b-0833d4e50824/IMG_4450.jpg Meet the Mom - Meet the Mom My greatest strength? I’m a toddler mom! I have a 2.5 year old son named Shrey who’s creativity and energy levels amaze and inspire me every single day! When Shrey was born I decided to take a pause on my career to become a stay-at-home mom so I could focus full-time on parenting and managing our household. One of my absolute favorite things to do is explore different libraries around the chicagoland suburbs with him. I draw inspiration from my incredible mom, my amazing mother-in-law, and all of the outstanding mother-figures in my life. https://www.rachelshukla.com/meet-the-dance-choreographer daily 0.75 2024-02-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee81fb93823270211b35726/1596071807731-YXERB61AJ2QTYPGG9OI5/YBD+Profile+Picture.jpg Meet the Yoga Teacher - Meet the Yoga Teacher My parents Immigrated to the United States from Gujarat, India in the 80s which makes me a first generation Indian American. I keep my Indian heritage and my cultural upbringing extremely close to my heart. Yoga has origins in the Indian subcontinent so I realize what an emmense responsibility it is for me to honor the roots of yogic philosophy and teach in an authentic way that follows the fundamental tenets of traditional yoga. I was first introduced to yoga in my middle school years by my dad. He and I would go to park-district yoga classes together every Sunday morning. We'd practice yoga poses (asana), breathing techniques (pranayama), and end with meditation (dhyana). I didn't realize it then but looking back, this consistent practice at a young age is what created a foundation for my passion and interest in yogic philosophy today. I briefly pulled away from my asana practice in undergrad while earning a Bachelor of Science from Loyola University Chicago. When I started building work experience beyond undergrad is when I started practicing a yogic lifestyle with more intention and purpose. After graduating I went on to gain hands-on clinical/patient care experience for the next several years in the fields of inpatient psychiatry and outpatient orthopaedic surgery. In both of those specialties I saw first-hand that practicing yoga can help increase the success rate of a lot of different protocols doctors recommend and prescribe. This was exactly the time I began attending yoga classes more regularly. I gradually began to notice changes in my strength and flexibility but what intrigued me even more was the level of my emotional growth. My improvement in the relationship with my own self which is what led me to complete my 200-hour yoga teacher training in 2020. I have been discovering new teaching opportunities ever since. I have an upbeat and positive teaching style and I strive to create a safe and inclusive environment where students can feel good and have the opportunity to develop a fuller connection to their own mind and body. I would genuinely love the opportunity to practice with you. https://www.rachelshukla.com/meet-the-mom daily 0.75 2024-02-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee81fb93823270211b35726/021370fb-466c-47a6-bc46-d0590ab59f3a/IMG_5286.jpg Meet the Dance Choregrapher - Meet the Dance Choreographer There’s nothing more exhilarating to me than stepping onto the stage awaiting the DJ to play our dance mix. Ever since I was a little girl I had been enamored by dances performed by actors and actresses of the Indian film industry. My cousins and I had self-choreographed dances ready for nearly every family event. To this day dancing side by side with my family members still gives me the greatest and utmost joy. For 11 years, I practiced and trained in bharatnatyam under Smt. Devaki Janakiraman in Aurora, IL. Growing up, I also participated in dance performances at vibrant events and parades honoring Indian Republic Day, Indian Independence Day, fundraising shows and other community events across Chicagoland. At Loyola University Chicago, I was on the Raas team, a competitive Indian folk-dance travel team that performed nationwide and I also had experience in choreographing semi-classical group dances for annual shows that celebrate the south asian diaspora. All of these experiences have helped mold me into the passionate and dedicated dancer I am today. I have been choreographing a wide variety of dances for my family and friends for the past decade and I’m now ready to offer dance choreography and share my calling to a wider and diverse group. Coordinated choreographed dances are what make special events shine even brighter. Book with me today! 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I keep my Indian heritage and my cultural upbringing extremely close to my heart. Yoga has origins in the Indian subcontinent so I realize what a big responsibility it is for me to honor the roots of yogic philosophy and teach in an authentic way that still follows the fundamental tenets of traditional yoga. I was first introduced to yoga in my middle school years by my dad. He and I would go to park-district yoga classes together every Sunday mornings which is where I learned that yoga is not just physical postures (asanas); it’s a holistic system that encompasses breathing techniques, meditation, and ethical principles. I didn't realize it then but looking back, this consistent yoga practice at a young age (in addition to my upbringing with Gujarati speaking grandparents in my household) is what created a foundation for my passion and interest in yogic philosophy and puranic legends today. I briefly pulled away from my asana practice in undergrad at Loyola University Chicago. 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Ever since I was a little girl I had been enamored by dances performed by actors and actresses of the Indian film industry. My cousins and I had self-choreographed dances ready for nearly every family event. To this day dancing side by side with my family members still gives me the greatest and utmost joy. For 11 years, I practiced and trained in bharatnatyam under Smt. Devaki Janakiraman in Aurora, IL. Growing up, I also participated in dance performances at vibrant events and parades honoring Indian Republic Day, Indian Independence Day, fundraising shows and other community events across Chicagoland. At Loyola University Chicago, I was on the Raas team, a competitive Indian folk-dance travel team that performed nationwide and I also had experience in choreographing semi-classical group dances for annual shows that celebrate the south asian diaspora. All of these experiences have helped mold me into the passionate and dedicated dancer I am today. I have been choreographing a wide variety of dances for my family and friends for the past decade and I’m now ready to offer dance choreography and share my calling to a wider and diverse group. Coordinated choreographed dances are what make special events shine even brighter. Book with me today! I would be absolutely honored to help you create memorable dance performances that will not only make you feel confident on the dance floor but will set the bar high and make your events entertaining and memorable for all! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee81fb93823270211b35726/1713331041626-F4GFF7PLQ6L2KAP6LGAM/Rachel%27s+Bharatnatyam+poses+001.JPEG Meet the Dance Choreographer https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee81fb93823270211b35726/1713331052599-LFRHJ86LS7RUWPU1XARM/Rachel%27s+Bharatnatyam+poses+046.JPEG Meet the Dance Choreographer https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee81fb93823270211b35726/1713331042226-FOIFFW0XYOF7IPNYWSDL/Rachel%27s+Bharatnatyam+poses+003.JPEG Meet the Dance Choreographer https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee81fb93823270211b35726/1713331057245-ES665HPPUQS9DC93L0MY/Rachel%27s+Bharatnatyam+poses+062.JPEG Meet the Dance Choreographer https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee81fb93823270211b35726/1713331053155-XAEVOKKZT8UQ3KMIDSYC/Rachel%27s+Bharatnatyam+poses+022.JPEG Meet the Dance Choreographer https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee81fb93823270211b35726/1713331057648-KYIO882YSCKJ5J1T71KL/Rachel%27s+Bharatnatyam+poses+068.JPEG Meet the Dance Choreographer https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee81fb93823270211b35726/1713331047143-ANERM39D51P5YPOU70AL/Rachel%27s+Bharatnatyam+poses+007.JPEG Meet the Dance Choreographer https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee81fb93823270211b35726/1713331060841-1PFDKVWL6DAFCKFXDIIZ/Rachel%27s+Bharatnatyam+poses+072.JPEG Meet the Dance Choreographer https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee81fb93823270211b35726/1713331047144-4I56FL7XHRKBO9N3CGCG/Rachel%27s+Bharatnatyam+poses+021.JPEG Meet the Dance Choreographer https://www.rachelshukla.com/yoga-classes-3 daily 0.75 2024-04-22 https://www.rachelshukla.com/dance-choreography-4 daily 0.75 2024-05-16 https://www.rachelshukla.com/yoga-classes-4 daily 0.75 2024-03-13 https://www.rachelshukla.com/dance-choreography-5 daily 0.75 2024-04-10 https://www.rachelshukla.com/yoga-classes-5 daily 0.75 2024-03-13 https://www.rachelshukla.com/dance-choreography-37 daily 0.75 2024-04-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee81fb93823270211b35726/8674f44b-09c0-4377-9228-0eefa79a0958/37303165_10209428994441123_8409082242244018176_n.jpg Dance Choreography - Harsha Bhagwakar “Rachel is a most talented and a sweetest person I know! She always helps us choreograph our dances for our family events!! In short she is the best dance teacher and a Yoga teacher I would highly recommend anyone to go to her!!” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee81fb93823270211b35726/360192ce-2ac0-4d49-be45-376cccdf8a4a/IMG_7481.jpg Dance Choreography - Ranjana Bhagwakar “Hello, my name is Ranjana (my fam calls me Ranju) and I'm Rachel's "Ranjumami ''. Since we are family in the same town, I have had the pleasure of watching Rachel grow...always a bubbly girl, with a kind heart, who always noticed details and was very sensitive to ensuring no one's feelings were hurt. She was always quite mature for her age. She grew up to be a dependable and loyal friend, cousin, niece, daughter and eventually a loving wife and dedicated mom! That speaks to Rachels values..... Now let's speak about Rachel as a dancer, she was trained in classical dancing, she loved dancing since she was a little girl. And when she danced her eyes lit up. Her joy for dance never faded as she grew, not only was she in College South Asian Dance and Garba teams, she was involved in a lot of our family and community cultural programs. One could say dance and music were intrinsic part of her core values when she was born..... ....Then comes Rachel as a teacher. Rachel has many qualities, one of them is patience. As we are a huge family, there were years were would have 8-10 Family weddings/baby showers etc and each of this event will have at least 2-3 dances minimum. The dancers were an ill coordinated group of people from the age of 3-75! Rachel would put in the time to pick the song, create steps/choreo/ video it and then break down the steps in small pieces to help us understand and teach. Never do I remember that she has lost her temper, changed her tone and made you feel that you are less. And each time the dance turned out spectacular as you can see in the videos. So you may ask what is so unique about Rachel? Why should we consider for our event....The uniqueness is her ability to have all these great qualities packaged in her: talent, passion, patience and the joy of teaching. The whole experience leaves you feeling good and confident that you can do it this and as you get older and out of practice it is so important and that translates into our dances. You will see the Moms group smiling through these dances..."can do attitude, clearly shows" and that is Rachel! Consider for your next event - you won't be disappointed.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee81fb93823270211b35726/b892897d-8fe1-438b-80a0-a718731cce0f/IMG_6674.jpg Dance Choreography - Rajul & Nilay Shah “Rachel did a phenomenal job choreographing our first dance for our reception! We were worried about not having enough dance experience, but with Rachel by our side we had nothing to worry about! She helped with song selections, choreographed the dances to match our skill level, and made video tutorials with captions to explain what steps each person had to do. She sent us the video tutorials a few months before our event so we could review the videos well in advance! When we met for dance practice, Rachel was extremely patient and took us through each step slowly to ensure we remembered the routine. She also helped us adjust any steps we weren't confident with when we practiced in person. She was extremely flexible and worked around our schedules to practice with us in person whenever we needed - she even practiced with us right before our reception! From the very beginning, Rachel made sure we felt comfortable with each and every step so we could confidently perform our first dance! We cannot commend her enough!” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee81fb93823270211b35726/72c50a47-0bc0-4bf7-955f-9f54b9b850f5/Nandkumar+surti.jpeg Dance Choreography - Nandkumar & Manju Surti “The soft spoken Rachel has a unique ability to gel with any age or gender. Her patience in allowing her students the time to grasp any move and at the same time making one understand the nuances is amazing. She has an amazing way of making everyone practice in a timely manner without being too “pushy”” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee81fb93823270211b35726/583b47c6-65ac-4f8e-b22c-e968a50c3398/falguni.jpg Dance Choreography - Falguni Bhagwakar “Rachel is an amazing choreographer. She is a great teacher with lots of talent & patience and also trained in classical dance and yoga. Rachel helped us put together several dance performances for my daughter's wedding and family events. She puts in a lot of effort to ensure that the performances are flawless. She breaks down every step so everyone can understand and perform well. She understands the level of dancing skills that each person has and modifies the choreography accordingly. She is a great person to work with and she has extensive experience in dancing. If our family ever needs any dance lessons, Rachel is the first one we reach out to. She is truly a wonderful teacher and person. She is down to earth, yet very passionate. She will put her heart and soul into anything that she does. I highly recommend her.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee81fb93823270211b35726/9a5eac31-9089-4647-8003-ccee9bde096c/Screenshot+2024-03-26+at+10.50.00+PM.jpg Dance Choreography - Sonia Bhagwakar “Rachel is a talented dancer and choreographer with many years of experience. She is versatile and can adjust between different styles and level of difficulty based on her students. She is also graceful, kind and patient and a lot of fun to have as an instructor. She is a true asset to any performance.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee81fb93823270211b35726/f16a935e-f968-49eb-b194-d2397428d790/Screenshot+2024-03-26+at+9.42.42+PM.jpg Dance Choreography - Alpesh Bhagwakar “Rachel helped us with numerous family events dance choreography. Her calm approach, knowledge in the Bollywood music and her choreography definitely helped us got ready for our performance in very minimal time.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee81fb93823270211b35726/d3a287e8-7e96-4da6-b271-8ebba72c3247/Seema+Bhagwakar.jpg Dance Choreography - Seema Bhagwakar “I have known Rachel for many years both as a gracious dancer and amazing dance instructor and choreographer. In her youth she was involved in many dances from Bharatnatyam (sp) to Bollywood, to fusion. She was mesmerizing in her grace, beauty, and raw talent. Her dance journey has led her to become an even better instructor. She is ever patient, helpful, and respectful of her students skill set and temperament. I whole heartedly recommend Rachel as a dance instructor and choreographer. If she can teach me (a clumsy non-dancer) to look graceful and talented, she can help anyone!!” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee81fb93823270211b35726/04f3c318-fa2e-497a-ae1b-9852b0c3b929/tempImagezLz7i0.jpg Dance Choreography - Parul Topiwala “Rachel is an incredible dance teacher! She helped me choose the songs, choreographed, and taught me a dance for my daughter’s engagement party, and it was so beautiful I cried every time I practiced. I have had the privilege of being taught by Rachel several times now, and I can happily and honestly say that she is always patient, kind and encourages me to try my best. I can think of no better dance teacher!” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee81fb93823270211b35726/e2896eed-65f4-4b03-a73d-3e1a126defc7/Nita.png Dance Choreography - Nita Darji “Rachel choreographed for my daughter’s wedding, my son’s wedding, my daughter’s baby shower, cousins dance for reception and mom and aunty Garbo for Sangeet. She has excellent and unique teaching skills and she puts her heart and soul. She is passionate about dancing and teaching others dancing with such an ease. She is extremely patient while teaching others and we all felt very comfortable and excited to learn dancing. She is master piece of art” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee81fb93823270211b35726/7194fe47-0cd2-464f-b426-07aa38fb704e/IMG_4225.jpeg Dance Choreography - Malti Bhagwakar “Rachel is a great instructor that has patience and great choreography! We learn very fast from her because of her skills and preparation for us! Rachel is very helpful and kind and I definitely recommend her!” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee81fb93823270211b35726/a8bc0a44-b783-4884-8b21-a4ff06ebb417/IMG_7381.jpg Dance Choreography - Anita Surti “I am fortunate to have Rachel as our coach, mentor, and best choreographer during my daughter’s wedding and her baby shower for family group dance. Her teaching style taught me and my group of families how to dance very quickly in short amount of time. She motivated us with clear instructions, graceful movements, fun steps, and her smiley face. Rachel has an amazing ability to breakdown the steps into easy to learn patterns. I love that she does choreograph the whole song then she sent a video to the group so we can practice at our convenient time to make easier for those who cannot make it to the in-person practices. She creates a showcase dance that makes beginner learner look like the winner of Dancing with the Stars! Her patience and great sense of humor makes the lessons and dances even more pleasurable. She is continually refining her techniques and innovating new approaches which makes her choreography easy to follow. We are so blessed to have Rachel in our family who is highly experiences and accomplished dancer. She is exceptionally skilled at instruction for all ages, levels, and types of dance. She approaches dance with a zest that is inspiring and makes classes fun. I recommend Rachel to anyone who wants to learn how to dance skillfully and gracefully.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee81fb93823270211b35726/d4f0dc40-b691-4a6b-a142-42e4f9315b57/Sejal.jpeg Dance Choreography - Sejal Tailor "I had the priviledge of having Rachel choreograph dance steps for my brother's wedding reception. From the moment we started, Rachel created such a warm and welcoming atmosphere. 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