Our intention is to provide students with the highest quality of authentic yoga instruction while making a contribution to the world through service, growth, and yoga. We provide yoga instruction, yoga therapy services, and personal training. Our certification programs include yoga teacher training, yoga therapist training, prenatal yoga teacher training, Thai yoga therapy massage training, and clinical herbalist training, as well as Ayurvedic programs. Yoga Alliance Registered. For more information regarding our programs, please visit www.5thelementyoga.com.

Founder and owner, Rachel Hanks, began building foundations for 5th Element Yoga and the Lift a Spirit Foundation in 2005 when a life changing experience inspired her to the service of others through yoga. Rachel is traditionally trained and makes every effort to maintain the integrity of ancient yogic teachings while incorporating modern and anatomical techniques. This primary focus has provided her students with the necessary tools to explore and enhance their own understanding of yoga practice. Her qualifications include:

* E-RYT (Experienced & Registered Yoga Teacher)

* Certified Yoga Therapist

* Certified Children’s Yoga Teacher

* Certified Thai Yoga Massage Therapist

* Certified Clinical Herbalist for 10+ yrs

* Yoga Teacher Training Director



For more credentials, please visit http://5thelementyoga.com/about-yoga .

5th Element Yoga strives to maintain the integrity of classical and ancient yoga philosophy, while integrating Ayurveda, modern and practical technique, various styles, form and alignment, and injury prevention.