Yoga Educator | Curriculum Designer | Teacher Trainer |

Rachel Scott is a yoga educator, author, and curriculum designer dedicated to empowering yoga teachers and studios through clear, practical, and inspiring education. With more than two decades of teaching experience, she brings humor, heart, and academic rigor to everything she creates. Holding a Master of Science in Instructional Systems and Learning Technology from Florida State University, Rachel blends evidence-based instructional design with the timeless wisdom of yoga. She has trained thousands of teachers internationally and served as the Director of Teachers’ College at YYoga (Vancouver, BC) fore more than 8 years, where she developed and led comprehensive yoga teacher training programs.

Rachel offers yoga teacher trainings and also has created a rich resource of B2B curriculum licensing for studios looking to host their own 200- and 300-hour programs.

Her work supports yoga teachers in building confidence, deepening understanding, and developing a sustainable teaching career. Rachel is known for her ability to make complex topics—from anatomy to philosophy—clear, relevant, and even a little bit hilarious. A lifelong learner and passionate educator, Rachel continues to explore the intersection of education, embodiment, and transformation, helping yoga professionals thrive in both their practice and their business.

Studies: 500 Hour: Yoga Works, ISHTA; 200-Hour: Chris Chavez; Yin: Paul Grilley; Restorative; Judith Hansen Lasater; Hot: YYoga; Ashtanga: Fiona Stang; Ongoing studentship with Louie Ettling (Iyengar); many workshops (Leslie Kaminoff, Shiva Rea, Seane Corn, David Swenson, John Friend); Philosophy: Yogic Studies: Sanskrit, Tantra Illuminated/Hareesh Wallis; Carlos Pomeda, James Mallinson, Edwin Bryant; Anatomy: Licensed massage therapist, numerous human dissections with Gil Hedley, PhD.; Melt, Body By Breath, Franklin Level 1