About Rachel Hull
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Rachel Hull is an Yoga Instructor and Ayurvedic Lifestyle Consultant. Originally from Australia, she is now based in Bali, Indonesia. She is married to Maurice Mathis, who can often be seen behind the scenes on Rachel's events. Rachel began Prenatal Iyengar Yoga classes in 1987, while pregnant with her son Dylan. This was the beginning of a lifelong journey, and now she has been practicing for 23 years, and teaching for 13. In 1992, Rachel began an apprenticeship with Louisa Sear and the Byron Yoga Studio - where most of the teachers were Iyengar influenced. She also practiced and assisted many hours in Ashtanga Vinyasa classes, although she has moved away from this now. In 1997 Rachel attended the 9 month-full time teacher training with Yoga Arts, and subsequently taught on both Yoga Arts 9 month and 2month teacher trainings for many years. She is also registered with Yoga Alliance as an Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher – ERYT 500. In 2001, Rachel commenced a two-year Ayurvedic Lifestyle Training with Tibetan Ayurvedic Physician Jason Chandler, which, along with Yoga, has transformed her life. Since this time, Ayurveda has had a powerful influence on her approach to Yoga, and she is regularly asked to share her Ayurvedic knowledge in trainings and workshops. She is passionate about including the wisdom of Ayurveda within the Yoga class, in order to provide a balanced Yoga journey. In her earlier years, she was trained and worked as a bodyworker. In 2009, Rachel studied Traditional Chinese Medicine Theory for 3 months with Javanese Acupuncturist, Akuh Suryana. She is currently training as a Professional Herbalist in Western, Chinese and Ayurvedic herbs, through the East West Herb Course, with Michael Tierra. As you will discover, this is her new passion! Rachel is grateful to many people, with Dianne Currie (1st asana teacher - Iyengar Yoga), and Louisa Sear (teacher, past employer, inspiration and friend) warranting particular mention. Rachel has also spent time in Mysore, India with Mr Venkatesh, and attended workshops or events with T.K.V Desikachar, Pattabhi Jois, Donna Farhi, Dena Kingsburg, Shandor Remete, John Ogilvie, Mata Amritananda Mayi, Clive Sheridan, Emil Wendel, David Muehsam, David Life and Sharon Gannon (Jivamukti Yoga), Libbie Nelson, Krishna Das, plus many others... Rachel has both 200 hour and 500 hour training programs registered with Yoga Alliance. Currently she is running Level 1 Yoga Alliance Registered Trainings in Bali. While in India and Bali, Rachel receives as many Ayurvedic treatments and massages as possible. Career Highlights:
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