Rachel Raji Jensen, RYT-500

Rachel Jensen is a Licensed Massage Therapist, certified Health Coach through Duke University, 200 and 300 HR certified Integral Hatha Yoga Teacher, and a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner- a body-based approach to dealing with trauma created by Peter Levine.

A Licensed Massage Therapist for 18 years, Rachel is passionate about finding the connections between modern science, trauma research and the ancient practices of yoga, touch, and movement. In a practice focusing on trauma-informed bodywork, especially as it applies to chronic conditions of pain, stress, anxiety, and disease, Rachel has seen first hand the way somatic practices like yoga and massage can encourage and support a client’s healing journey.

An anatomy nerd at heart, Rachel is constantly inspired by the knowledge she has learned in her trauma trainings as it both supports and inspires her work on and off the massage table. Knowledge is indeed power and Rachel loves sharing her knowledge of trauma informed practices as a path to healing and as an encouragement to clients and practitioners alike. She truly believes that expanding this crucial area of knowledge allows us to better support those people we serve in our communities and practices- and in supporting ourselves. Getting to share this opportunity and knowledge with those in the Yogaville Community is a true pleasure and absolute privilege.

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Upcoming Programs by Rachel Raji Jensen, RYT-500

Intro to Trauma Informed Yoga Practice

Also with Satya Greenstone, E-RYT 500, C-IAYT

May 15 - 18, 2025

Creating Safety and Support within Hatha Yoga Trauma informed yoga is an approach to teaching and practicing yoga that adapts to the unique needs of trauma survivors, creating an environment that focuses on safety, support, and choice.  Trauma informed yoga is not a specific style of yoga, but instead looks to create a space that […]

Befriending Your Nervous System

Also with Satya Greenstone, E-RYT 500, C-IAYT

October 23 - 26, 2025

This workshop will help participants to build a practical toolbox for navigating their nervous systems. We will combine nervous system education, self-reflection, and yoga practices with somatic understanding and explore the question- how do we get our hands on the handles of our own nervous system? Each person is an ongoing and evolving combination of […]