Private classes
▹ One-on-one & groups
▹ All services listed are priced for live sessions online and in-person
(More specifics for in-person classes are below)
-10% for first-timers in all services
-15% if you signed up for the newsletter
*If you’re on a budget, a minimum fee is available for all services: Reach out at raquel@theimperfectpose.com
*Free/by donation classes for community centers, institutions, and underserved groups (details below)
*Special discount for small businesses (details below)
◢ It is possible to embody the Eight Limbs of Yoga by “weeding out” the mind, practicing postures and breathwork, and following the steps into meditation. Yoga can be accessible. Yoga can be for you.
Reviews
“Raquel is extremely knowledgeable, and an experienced meditator and teacher. She brings a depth and warmth that is uncommon, what a treasure for the community!”
“I had one-on-one sessions with Raquel, and she has a vast knowledge of yoga & meditation techniques. She was very helpful to me in providing specific exercises for some physical problems I was dealing with. I also participated in a class she did at my local Senior Center. The exercises were appropriate for our age group & level. The positions were modeled well. Raquel is a caring, knowledgeable person, continually growing in her field.”
“Raquel did a fantastic job explaining, demonstrating, and embodying the practice of Primordial Sound Meditation. Much appreciation for your wisdom and instruction.”
“What sets Raquel apart is not just her educational prowess but also her innate intuitive ability. She possesses a natural gift that aids in connecting with her students and facilitating the learning process delightfully and practically. This intuitive talent enhances the entire experience of practicing meditation under her guidance.”
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⫸Essentials
1 hr yoga class
$100 (single class)
$75 (bundles of 3 within a month)
$65 (2 per week within three months)
Let’s practice. In Essentials, my instruction comes from Hatha, a tradition I approach at a gentle and slow pace. All my teaching focuses on breath alignment, stability, strength, and rooting down the crucial aspects of asana practice. The purpose of this class is to support the specific student’s needs and to establish a strong development of foundational postures that will allow them to take studio or at-home classes with confidence and ease ( I do not instruct classical inversions or arm balances). Sessions can include basic breathwork and meditation. *I offer a free previous 15-20-minute online consultation to determine the needs of the client. No temporary replays are available for Zoom in these sessions.
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⫸Prana
1.5 hrs yoga class
$110 (single class)
$85 (bundles of 3 within a month)
$75 (1 per week within three months)
These extended sessions teach the student to recognize the basic energetic effects of essential postures in the physical body. This will empower them to choose a yoga class according to their mental and physical needs to practice at home. My foundation in these classes is based on tantric Hatha ( I do not instruct classical inversions or arm balances). Sessions include basic and/or advanced breathwork (exchangeable for systematic relaxation, depending on the student's requirements), and open mantra or tantric meditation. *I offer a free previous 15-20-minute online consultation to determine the needs of the client. Temporary replays for Zoom are available.
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⫸BREATH TRAINING:
Yogic methods for a healthy sleep
1.5 hrs healthy-breathing workshop
$110 (one-on-one)
$85 (bundles of 3 within a month)
$75 each (group of 3, single time)
This training will give the student the tools to practice specific breathing exercises that can help strengthen the diaphragm and the smooth muscles of the airways to improve breathing patterns. Research has shown that breath training can be an effective aid for managing sleep apnea. With consistent practice and guidance, a person can potentially improve their respiratory health and enjoy better sleep and overall well-being. If the intention is to look for a natural, non-invasive way to manage sleep apnea, incorporating breath training into a daily routine is worth considering. More about the techniques to be learned here.
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⫸Discovery
1 h meditation class
$ By donation
The Discovery class is an Introduction to Meditation that helps students choose the style that suits them best. We will explore Vedic meditation (open/traditional mantras), or mindfulness meditation (Unified Mindfulness and/or standard practices). I offer a short introduction to philosophy, technique & practice.
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⫸Bump Into Silence
2 hrs tailored meditation workshop
$110 (one-on-one)
$75 each (group of 3)
The Bump Into Silence class is an insightful journey that offers 120 minutes of concentrated teaching that will easily lay the ground for personal practice. A session includes an introduction to philosophy, technique & practice + Q&A on (choice of) mantra meditation (open/traditional mantras), mindfulness meditation (unified mindfulness and/or other standard practices), or energy management visualization (guided tantric meditation). Breath awareness and basic breathwork are part of the practice. A PDF with the material seen in class is included. Temporary replays for Zoom are available. *Also available for special events (up to 15 students) ⇢ Special discount for small local businesses (send me an email).
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⫸Nourishment
1 h group meditation experience
$ (in collaboration with teacher or studio)
With Nourishment, the attendants will have a taste of a liberating practice that will nourish their nervous system: A short intro to managing energy depletion + yoga stretches (15 minutes) + Breath awareness and basic Breathwork (10 minutes) + open mantra or tantric meditation (30 minutes) + Guided closing chant (5 minutes). These sessions can switch breathwork for systematic relaxation if solicited by the group or organizer. Philosophy & technique are not included in these sessions. No temporary replays are available for Zoom in these sessions. FOR COLLABORATIONS EMAIL ME.
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⫸Coherence
1 h group meditation circle
$ (in collaboration with teacher or studio)
The attendants will create collective Coherence and expand their awareness while meditating in community: An intro to the practice and instructions to tap into gut-heart-brain interconnection (5-10 minutes) + healthy breathing & breath awareness (15-20 minutes) + open mantra or tantric meditation or Unified Mindfulness (30 minutes) + Guided closing with or without mantra (5 minutes). Philosophy & technique are not included in these sessions. FOR COLLABORATIONS EMAIL ME.
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Primordial Sound Meditation (PSM) Training
⫸In-Depth Version:
4 sessions $450
⫸Basic Version:
1 session $225
*Costs are per person
(group/one-on-one)
Primordial Sound Meditation is a masterful healing practice that allows us to experience true calm and deep relaxation. To access subtler levels of awareness, the student will receive a personalized mantra through Jyotish science, a sacred and living Vedic tradition. Philosophy, technique & practice are offered thoroughly, and the course is specially crafted and proven to ease the student into long-term practice.
• The IN-DEPTH VERSION training recommends three 120-minute sessions + a 45-minute private mantra instruction. If taken by a group, I cover the material on three Saturdays or three Sundays, or on a weekend: Saturday (mantra instruction + 2 sessions) and Sunday (1 final session). The training must be offered consecutively. If taken one-on-one, I can accommodate the classes at the student’s convenience.
• The BASIC VERSION training (groups or one-on-one) offers concentrated teaching of the four original sessions in a 120-minute class: philosophy, a private mantra instruction & cues into a steady practice + a follow-up Zoom 30-minute session for final questions about mantra and meditation techniques.
*All course material is included, plus temporary replays on Zoom. A diploma of completion by The Chopra Center will be issued with the student’s name.
Review the extended PROGRAM and send me any inquiries/subscribe HERE.
⇢ Special discount for small local businesses (send me an email).
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√ I offer free or by donation yoga and/or meditation sessions to groups or individuals assisting underrepresented communities without the help of a grant.
√ Please, let me know how can I help by email.
⫸ Yoga: online/in-person 60 minutes (meditation can be included). *Unlimited number of students
⫸ Only Meditation: online/in-person sessions of 30 & 45 minutes. *Unlimited number of students
⫸ Primordial Sound Meditation training (PDF material included) at no cost or by donation. *Up to five students at a time.
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» Reminder: All other services are priced for live sessions on Zoom.
» Fees for one-on-one/group in-person sessions will remain the same as priced for Zoom if the venue is sponsored by the organizer or held in a public space but will increase by 20% (upon negotiation) if held in a rented studio.
* -15% for the first session/bundle (except for the Primordial Sound Meditation training)
*A minimum fee is available for all services: send me an email
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