Jan 01 2025 - Jan 12 2025
12 Days of Handstands – Online Training Program
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Raquel, originally from Puerto Rico, has woven her diverse passions and late-blooming athletic achievements into a unique tapestry of life and teaching. Transitioning from marine biology to a globe-trotting yoga and movement instructor with the YogaSlackers, Raquel discovered her calling after a transformative yoga journey in India. Her teaching, influenced by her own experiences of learning to handstand, slackline, acro, and even learning how to run as an adult, embodies the principle that learning and personal growth are limitless. Raquel’s story is a vivid illustration that is never too late to embrace new challenges and excel.
Today, Raquel is celebrated nationally and internationally for her ability to guide students to overcoming self-imposed limitations. Her classes are characterized by meticulous instruction, compassionate communication, and a nurturing energy that inspires achievement and inner peace. By sharing her path of mastering disciplines later in life, Raquel imparts a powerful lesson on the art of learning itself. Her journey underscores that personal transformation and skill acquisition know no age barriers.
Raquel’s profound connection to water—manifested in her love for SUP acro, waterlining, handstanding on SUPs, and kite surfing—mirrors her approach to teaching: fluid, adaptable, and exploratory. This connection, alongside her triumphant triathlon journey, from back-of-the-pack finishes to race wins, highlights her dedication to pushing boundaries, whether on land, sea, or air and is the main reason she is known to be Powered by Yoga. Raquel’s narrative is not just about the physical feats of yoga and balance but a broader, inspiring message of perpetual growth, resilience, and the joy of discovery at any stage of life.
- She / Her / Ella
- Español & English
- Puerto Rico
- Full Time Nomad
- [email protected]
- +1 (787) 704-9613
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Education
General Education
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MS Marine Biology
2006 NSU Oceanographic Center, Dania Beach, FL
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BS Coastal Marine Biology
2003 University of Puerto Rico in Humacao, Puerto Rico
Yoga & Movement Arts
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Slackline Yoga, AcroYoga & Slackro Teacher
2012 YogaSlackers, Virginia, USA
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AcroYoga Teacher
2012 AcroYoga International, Guadalajara, México
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200 hrs Ashtanga Yoga Teacher
2009 Ashtanga Yoga Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico
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500 HRS Akhanda Yoga Teacher
2008 Akhanda Yoga Institute, Tapovan, India
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200 HRS Traditional Hatha Yoga Teacher
2006 Akhanda Yoga Institute/World Conscious Yoga Family Yoga Niketan Ashram, Rishikesh, India
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YogaEd K-8 And Tools For Teacher's
2007 YogaEd, Soaring Eagle Yoga, Miami, Florida
Healing Arts
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Pranic Healing, Institute For Inner Studies
Puerto Rico & New York1998 - 2005: Basic Pranic Healing, Advanced Pranic Healing, Psychotherapy, Crystal Healing, Pranic Feng Shui, Arhatic Preparatory Level, Higher Clairvoyance, Kriyashakti and Soul Meditation.
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Reiki Master & Magnified Healing
2009 San Juan, PR
Inclusion, Communication & Consent
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Peer Space Holder
2021 Justice Movement, Online
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Aiming for Allyship
2023, 2020 Justice Movement, Online
Safety & First Aid
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Wilderness First Responder
2016 - 2019
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YMCA Lifeguard
2003, San Juan, PR
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Emergency First Response – CPR/AED/First Aid
1997 - Present
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DAN Oxygen & First Aid For Scuba Diving Injuries
1997 - 2009
Other Certifications
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IKO Assistant Trainer
2024 LEK Laurel Eastman Kiteboarding
Cabarete, Dominican Republic -
AAUS Scientific Diver
2003
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Basic Boating Safety Course
2002, Natural Resource Department, PR
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Dive Supervisor
2003 PDIC Dive Supervisor
1998 PADI Advanced Open Water Diver
1998 SSI Search and Rescue Diver
1997 PADI Open Water Diver
San Juan, Puerto Rico
FUTURE EVENTS
January 1, 2025
January 12, 2025
January 12, 2025
12 Days of Handstands – Online Training Program
Join us each and every month for 12 days of handstand training. ...
All Day
February 1, 2025
February 8, 2025
February 8, 2025
Cuba: Climbing Adventure with Earth Play Retreats
Join in Cuba for an amazing climbing retreat. This event will include sightseeing, yoga, acro, slacklining, handstands and much more. ...
All Day
Havana, Cuba
February 14, 2025
Puerto Rico: Climbing, Slacklining, AcroYoga and Surfing Retreat
Your choice of 4 to 7 Days of Climbing, Yoga, AcroYoga, Slackline, Handstand, and Surfing in Puerto Rico. This is an All Level event. ...
All Day
February 28, 2025
March 2, 2025
March 2, 2025
Weekend Retreat: SUP Acro and Sightseeing in Puerto Rico
Join us for a yoga retreat like no other: Yoga, AcroYoga, slackline, and SUP acro weekend retreat in Puerto Rico! ...
All Day
March 3, 2025
March 8, 2025
March 8, 2025
Handstands and Kiteboarding Retreat in Puerto Rico
Are you seeking a unique and flexible yoga and adventure retreat in Puerto Rico? Look no further! Our Create Your Own Adventure Homestay Retreat offers you the opportunity to customize your experience with a variety of activities such as climbing, kiteboarding, yoga, handstands, and more. Tailor your itinerary to match your interests and skill level for a retreat that's uniquely designed for you. Book now and embark on an unforgettable adventure! ...
All Day
June 12, 2025
June 15, 2025
June 15, 2025
Berkshire Yoga Festival
The Berkshire Yoga Festival is a 4-day event featuring over 100 offerings including yoga, meditation, music, hiking, art installations, YES talks, social gatherings, a vendor village and more. World-renowned teachers, artists, and scholars lead classes at the breathtaking campus on Jiminy Peak Mountain Resort. ...
All Day
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January 2025
February 2025
Feb 01 2025 - Feb 08 2025
Cuba: Climbing Adventure with Earth Play Retreats
Cuba
Feb 14 2025
Puerto Rico: Climbing, Slacklining, AcroYoga and Surfing Retreat
Puerto Rico
Feb 28 2025 - Mar 02 2025
Weekend Retreat: SUP Acro and Sightseeing in Puerto Rico
March 2025
Mar 03 2025 - Mar 08 2025
Handstands and Kiteboarding Retreat in Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico
June 2025
Jun 12 2025 - Jun 15 2025
Berkshire Yoga Festival
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BLOGS
Blog
How to Pack the Perfect Toiletry Bag
Over 15 years as a full-time nomad have taught me how to pack THE perfect toiletry bag. You need to read this before your next trip!
Blog
Becoming Kiteboarding Instructors: The Ups and Downs of our Journey
Our journey into becoming kiteboarding instructors was filled with great and not-so-great teaching experiences. Here’s our story!
Blog
Cuba: A comprehensive Packing List
Here is a comprehensive guide to packing for Cuba, designed to help you navigate the challenges and ensure that once you arrive, your focus can be on exploring the beauty of Cuba, rather than worrying about what you might have left behind.
Blog
Reconnecting at the Berkshire Yoga Festival
After 5 years away from yoga festivals, the Berkshire Yoga Festival gave us the perfect opportunity to reconnect with friends, share our favorite practices, and feel the joy of community once more. From meticulous preparations to transformative workshops, experience the magic of this incredible festival through our journey there and back.
PAST EVENTS
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YogaSlackers Teacher Training
2014 - Present, Lead Teacher
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Wanderlust Festival: Slackline Yoga, Slackro And Conditioning
2019 - 2013: O'ahu, WV, VT, CO, CA, Mnt Tremblant CAN, Whistler, CAN
2017: Sunshine Coast (AU) & Lake Taupo (NZ)
2016: Lake Taupo (NZ) & Thredbo (AU) -
Breckenridge Yoga Festival
2019: Slackline Yoga, AcroYoga, Slackro and Handstands
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Bangkok Acro Convention
201-2016: AcroYoga & Slackro
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Israeli Acro Convention
2019 & 2023: Slackro
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Divine Play
2018 - 2013: Slackro and Handstands
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Red Rocks Rendezvous
2018 - 2013: Slackline Yoga & AcroYoga
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AcroLove Festival
2019-2018: AcroYoga & Slackro
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Mammoth Yoga Festival
2018 & 2017: Slackline Yoga, AcroYoga, Slackro and Handstands
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Dutch Acro Convention
2017 & 2016: Slackline Yoga, AcroYoga & Slackro
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Yoga Journal Life!
2015 - 2013: Slackline Yoga, Slackro and Conditioning
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Nantucket Yoga Festival
2016 & 2015: Slackline Yoga, AcroYoga & Slackro
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