Yoga Beyond Flexibility: Healing, Alignment, and Awakening with Rachel Lundberg

Yoga Beyond Flexibility: Healing, Alignment, and Awakening with Rachel Lundberg

In this powerful episode of Healthy Waves, we explore how yoga isn't just about poses—it’s about reclaiming your body, rewriting your inner narrative, and returning home to yourself. Our guest Rachel Lundberg, founder of YogaOAK University and a chronic illness survivor, shares how she evolved from a classical ballet dancer into a trailblazer in therapeutic yoga. Rachel dives deep into what alignment really means—not just in the body, but in life—and how her InBodyWise and Alignment-Based Yoga Specialist Certification are transforming healthcare and healing practices. We also uncover how she found spiritual liberation by leaving a high-demand religion and how this fueled her journey to wholeness. This episode is a must-listen for anyone seeking trauma-informed movement, emotional healing, and a deeper connection to their authentic self.

About the Guest – Rachel Lundberg:Rachel Lundberg is a former professional ballet dancer, chronic illness survivor, and the founder of YogaOAK University. With over 20 years of teaching experience, she’s on a mission to make yoga inclusive, trauma-informed, and healing-centered. Rachel offers advanced training for yoga teachers and healthcare professionals that bridges the gap between traditional yoga and clinical application.

Key Takeaways :

  • Yoga is more than postures—it’s a philosophy of life, a path to inner alignment and authentic living. Rachel redefines yoga as “life itself,” focusing on how we live, not just how we move.

  • InBodyWise Yoga focuses on rewiring the brain, understanding somatic cues, and connecting with the heart for true healing—particularly for those facing chronic illness, stress, or emotional trauma.

  • Rachel shares how neuroplasticity empowered her to heal from chronic illness and religious trauma, underlining the power of conscious rewiring and embodied awareness.

  • Her Alignment-Based Yoga Specialist Certification empowers teachers and healthcare providers to serve diverse bodies safely and effectively. She advocates for yoga to be seen as a vital part of healthcare, not just wellness culture.

  • Rachel’s work is revolutionizing how yoga is taught and prescribed—providing medically informed movement options and emotional healing pathways for people of all ages, sizes, and conditions.

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