Rachel Scott

Rachel Scott is one of Vancouver's most accomplished yoga educators, with a career that spans nearly two decades of teaching, training, writing, and shaping the way yoga is taught across Canada and beyond. Her unique combination of academic credentials, extensive teaching experience, and business acumen has made her an influential figure in the professional yoga world.

Rachel's yoga journey began about twenty years ago as a tool for managing the stresses of life in New York City. What started as a personal practice quickly evolved into a calling, and she completed her first teacher training in 2003. Since then, she has accumulated two 500-hour certifications, hundreds of hours of continuing education, and became a teacher trainer with Yoga Works before making her most significant professional impact at YYoga.

As the Director of Teachers College for YYoga, Rachel was responsible for creating and overseeing the company's entire teacher training infrastructure. She designed their 200-hour and 500-hour certification programs from the ground up, along with numerous continuing education modules. This work shaped hundreds of yoga teachers across Canada and established standards of teaching excellence that continue to influence the industry.

Rachel's role as a faculty member with DoYogaWithMe extends her reach to a global audience. Through this popular online platform, she delivers classes in flow, Hatha, and power styles that showcase her clear instruction, creative sequencing, and ability to make complex concepts accessible. Her online presence has made her teaching available to practitioners who may never set foot in a Vancouver studio.

Her academic background sets her apart in the yoga world. With an MFA and MSci in addition to her E-RYT 500 designation, Rachel brings rigorous analytical thinking and creative depth to her work. She is the author of educational materials used in yoga teacher training programs and contributes to industry publications on topics ranging from teaching methodology to the business of yoga.

Today, Rachel continues to lead teacher trainings in Vancouver while consulting with yoga studios and individual teachers around the world. Her expertise in instructional design, curriculum development, and online course creation helps yoga professionals elevate their educational offerings and reach broader audiences.