Raquel Hernández-Cruz

Raquel is an accomplished and internationally recognized yoga, slackline yoga, handstands and acroyoga teacher. She found her passion for yoga when she was studying for her Master’s degree in marine biology and discovered it as a way to alleviate pain in her neck, back, and shoulders. This led her to complete her first of many yoga certifications, including a 500-hour Hatha Yoga teacher training in India. However, Raquel’s true passion lay in sharing her knowledge and helping others find the same balance and peace she had found through yoga.

Over the years, Raquel has continued to broaden her teaching knowledge and skills, completing trainings in Akhanda yoga, Ashtanga yoga, prenatal yoga, slackline yoga, acroyoga and more. She’s also a Reiki master and a doula, and her classes are informed by her diverse background and life experiences. Her teaching style is known for being clear, safe, and progressive, characterized by her ability to simplify complex movements and her compassionate and inclusive approach. She has presented at esteemed events such as Wanderlust, Yoga Journal, and the Breckenridge Yoga Festival, among many others.

Originally from Puerto Rico, Raquel now lives a nomadic lifestyle, traveling while playing a key role as a lead teacher and manager of the YogaSlackers. Her goal is to bring mindfulness to all of her practices and to inspire people, including herself, to become gentle, kind, compassionate, and happy humans, regardless of the situation. You can train with Raquel in person or online, and just like her learn to find new levels of balance and joy through playful discovery.