Downtown Yoga

In my 20s I was overweight, had hypertension and was at risk for diabetes. A few family members were lost due to health issues and that was my motivation for change.

Within a year's time I lost 100lbs with diet and exercise, was no longer hypertensive and knew that I was never going back to the old lifestyle!
I now enjoy strength training with my expertise in powerlifting which focuses on the barbell squat, the bench press and deadlift.

My personal training goals are to ensure that your needs are met whether they are getting stronger, losing weight, maintaining health or becoming more efficient in a specific activity.

Rachel Ramsbottom is a native Memphian and obtained her 200-RYT in Dominical, Costa Rica through Danyasa (dance + vinyasa.) Her teaching style includes tantra philosophy, vinyasa, and danyasa-inspired elements. She hopes to infuse the Costa Rican pura vida “pure life” energy throughout the community in Memphis, and inspire others to feel liberated through their yogic practices.

A passionate student of life, Tammy credits her parents for being the inspiration for her Yoga journey which began 16 years ago. Now in their 80’s, they promoted healthy living through asanas and regular meditation…a practice they still do every day.
Tammy is an enthusiastic believer that Yoga enriches the mind and spirit, while strengthening the body and bringing life into balance.
She enjoys sharing the gifts of yoga with others, while teaching in a supportive environment with humor, encouragement, and a very special eclectic selection of music. Nothing gives her more joy as a teacher, than seeing a student’s excitement and happiness about their personal growth through Yoga.
Tammy is a graduate of the Shiva Rea Praná Flow Vinyasa teacher training program taught by Coral Brown, Simon Park, and Rheema Datta. She has also studied with Chris Coniaris, Jim Bennet, and Tanya Biogenzahn Sowards.
Married, with three daughters, and two dogs ( they’re really two more children), Tammy enjoys art openings, live music, and baking for friends.
Her favorite words to live by are:
“Yoga teaches us to cure what need not be endured and endure what cannot be cured”
B.K.S. Iyengar

Shandon “Rasta” Allen or “Instructor Rasta” as he also known, holds over 33 years martial arts experience in various systems. The list includes Taekwondo and Brazilian jujitsu among others. Capoeira is an Afro-Brazilian martial art which he has dedicated the past 15 years to under the instructional leadership of Capoeira Master Cesar Carneiro. One of the main things that has kept the instructor in Memphis is his love of teaching and sharing this beautiful art form with the Bluff city. Capoeira is his passion and it shows as he passes on knowledge that he is gained from some of the most knowledgeable individuals during his many years of training.

Mr. Allen has trained in various locations from Miami, New Orleans, Atlanta , and Brazil.

I fell in love with yoga in 2014, and quickly realized that the physical, mental, and emotional benefits would change my life for the better. I received my RTY-200 Power Vinyasa certification in 2018, a Yin certification in 2019, and will be completing my RYT-500 certification in August 2020. I am thrilled to continue my own journey learning more about both myself and the world through yoga. I teach to empower others to find progress they can be proud of, while simultaneously loving the process of healing, growth, and personal discovery.

Originally from Memphis and visiting from his current home in Honduras where he runs Yoga Utila, Rubén is a nomadic 200hr RYT whose journey began in 2014 while studying in Peru. In 2015, he embarked on a self-supported cross-country bicycle tour through the United States. Two years later, Rubén completed his Hatha and Vinyasa certifications through School Yoga Institute. Learning from the Sivananda, Rubén draws his power and inspiration from the Earth’s elements. In classes, he incorporates shamanic practices, the Peruvian Medicine Wheel, and his personal experiences through years of practicing yoga and breathwork. After completing YTT, he continued on his nomadic path, traveling through the Americas.
Rubén seeks to use movement, body intuition, and proprioception as a vehicle to achieve his dreams and goals, both personal and professional. Through these experiences, he learned to self-motivate, face challenges, and conquer his fears. His life mission is simple: to better himself first and to inspire others to live their potential along the way. Join Rubén for a uniquely inspirational mystic flow and spiritual awakening!