Today we’d like to introduce you to Rachel Friedman.
Hi Rachel, so excited to have you on the platform. So before we get into questions about your work-life, maybe you can bring our readers up to speed on your story and how you got to where you are today?
My Yoga Journey
My yoga journey began 20 years ago with the most superficial of motivations—I wanted to lose weight. When a friend suggested yoga, I remembered seeing Madonna looking incredible and thought, “Why not give it a try?” I walked into that first class completely clueless about what I was getting myself into.
Two decades later, I’m still learning and falling deeper in love with the practice every day. What started as a quest for a better body evolved into something far more profound. Yoga taught me to truly connect with my body, to listen to its whispers before they become screams, and to build a confidence in myself I never thought possible.
Over these years, I’ve invested in countless trainings, constantly seeking new ways to expand my knowledge of both the practice and myself. This passion led me to open and operate three yoga studios across the Atlanta area, where I’ve had the privilege of guiding hundreds of people toward deeper, more meaningful connections with their minds and bodies.
The real magic happens when I witness students using these practices to heal trauma and develop more effective coping mechanisms for life’s challenges. What began as my personal journey has rippled outward, creating a community of practitioners discovering their own strength and resilience through yoga—just as I did all those years ago.
Would you say it’s been a smooth road, and if not what are some of the biggest challenges you’ve faced along the way?
Make no mistake—it hasn’t been a smooth road. Entrepreneurship is like a roller coaster, sending you on the highest highs and the scariest lows. There were moments when I questioned everything, when the financial pressure and endless demands of running studios felt overwhelming. But I’ve found that trusting in my higher power and believing in the transformative power of the practice has kept me in the game. These anchors have steadied me through storms that might have otherwise capsized my dreams, and they’ll continue to guide me for many years to come.
We’ve been impressed with Soma power yoga, but for folks who might not be as familiar, what can you share with them about what you do and what sets you apart from others?
Soma Power Yoga
Soma Power Yoga isn’t just a studio—it’s a community of like-minded people committed to becoming better versions of themselves physically, mentally, and spiritually.
We deliver hot, sweaty yoga designed to challenge you in all the right ways. Our belief is simple: when you conquer challenges on your mat, you carry that confidence and power into every aspect of your life.
Our Mission
Our mission isn’t to change you—it’s to help you become more authentically yourself. We create space for you to discover your own strength, resilience, and wisdom through practice.
Our Promise
All bodies are welcome here. No exceptions. We meet you exactly where you are, guiding you one movement, one breath, and one thought at a time toward your most integrated self.
Join us on the mat and discover what you’re truly capable of—not just in yoga, but in life.
Any big plans?
Teacher Training Programs
We’re committed to spreading this transformative practice through our comprehensive certification programs:
200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training: Our foundational program for those beginning their teaching journey
300-Hour Advanced Certification: Deepen your practice and teaching skills to master the craft
100-Hour Somatic Yoga Certification: Our specialized program focusing on the body-mind connection through somatic principles
Pricing:
- introductory 2 weeks $49 of unlimited classes
Contact Info:
- Website: https://somapoweryoga.com
- Instagram: @somapoweryoga
- Facebook: @somapoweryoga
- Youtube: @SomaYogaSchoo
Image Credits
Becky Madson Photography
