"All this creation is soaked with supreme consciousness.”

— Swami Lakshmanjoo

About Rebekah

I’m a dedicated yoga student, CYT Level 3 with American Yoga Council, teacher trainer, and co-founder of Upaya School of Yoga with over 15 years of yoga experience, a decade of which I’ve spent teaching.

I began my studies in the Anusara lineage, but these days, I consider myself a “yoga mutt,” continuing to learn from various teachers including Jason Crandell, Rod Stryker, Tiffany Cruikshank, Tias Little, among others.

My spiritual roots are grounded in non-dual Śaiva-Śākta Tantra, a tradition that sees the sacred as inseparable from everyday life. My studies also extend beyond Tantra through ongoing study with Oxford Centre for Hindu Studies and Yogic Studies, where I’m currently completing advanced coursework.

All of this informs how I practice, how I live, and how I teach, inviting deeper listening, a sense of curiosity, and a more intimate connection to one’s own experience, both on and off the mat.

“I would love to live like a river flows, carried by the surprise of its own unfolding.” — John O’Donohue

  • If I had to describe Rebekah’s classes with one word it’s: intention. Every single cue that she uses has an intention rooted in alignment and anatomy. Her sequences are intentionally and intelligently developed to get you safely to new peaks that you didn’t believe were possible before. And to tie it all together her theming integrates with the sequence and postures. However, if I got a second word to describe Rebekah’s classes it would be community. She is dedicated to growing the yoga community around her and always welcomes new faces with warmth and kindness, while greeting returning yogis like long lost family. I could go on and on about her classes, but it is something you should experience for yourself. So get on your mat with Rebekah and get ready to deepen the love you have for your practice.

    Nic R.

  • Rebekah has been one of the most formidable components in my yoga journey - hands down. Coming from a couch-to-marathon running routine in my athletic career and lifestyle, I never placed much emphasis on recovery, wellness, or mindfulness in my performance plan. Since I’ve started practicing with Rebekah I’ve not only learned how to focus more on what my body is telling me, but how my mind reacts to the stress and strain of committing to such a high-performance sport. Many yoga classes I've attended in the past led me to believe that it was all about deep stretching and flexibility, but Rebekah has provided new meaning and depth to how adopting and dedicating yoga into your life can help in more ways than one. She's an amazing teacher who dedicates time and energy to her students and puts herself in their shoes to find out the most effective, efficient, and beneficial solutions. If you have an opportunity to practice or study with her, you're guaranteed to have a good time and walk away feeling more knowledgeable and aware of your body and mind.

    Shane L.