Northern Colorado Yoga is a  Wellington-based business that has been supporting the yoga community of northern Colorado since June of 2006.  As owner of the business, Rachelle Atkinson has been teaching hatha yoga classes in Wellington for the past five years.  Rachelle completed her month-long, 200-hour teacher training at the Shambhava School of Yoga ashram in Nederland, Colorado, earning the certification of RYT (Registered Yoga Teacher).  Since her initial certification, Rachelle has completed 75 hours of Level 2 certification,  30 hours of Restorative Yoga certification, and numerous Continuing Education classes in Anatomy and Physiology, Restorative Yoga, Yoga for Immunity, and Teen Yoga.  Having taught over 1000 hours of yoga classes, Rachelle now holds the Yoga Alliance designation of E-RYT (Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher).

While a committed and lifelong student of yoga, Rachelle loves to teach.  With over 1000 hours of teaching experience for beginners, intermediate students, children, the elderly, expectant mothers and special needs, Rachelle’s passion is sharing the gifts of yoga with all walks of life.

Rachelle offers a variety of classes at her home studio, at Fitness One athletic club in Wellington, and onsite at home or business locations.  Group classes are on the schedule, and private or small group classes can be scheduled at any time for individuals or workplaces.

In their nurturing, renewing, and even playful style, Rachelle’s classes invoke a deep sense of calm, restored energy, and joie de vivre! Come as you are- beginner, experienced, stressed, or just curious – leave with exuberance and light-heartedness!