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https://www.rachelzinmanyoga.com
Online Yoga Ashram Membership, Yoga Workshops, Yoga Mentoring

Rachel Zinman and John Weddepohl offer इष्टम् ISHTAM, specialising in orthodox knowledge, whether it is the knowledge of yoga (yoga vidya) or knowledge of the Self (atma vidya), इष्टम् ISHTAM uses a little known teaching methodology to ensure understanding ancient wisdom is easy. Buried in secrecy by teachers who discouraged sharing it, इष्टम् ISHTAM’s unique teaching method helps students break o

pen the secret meaning of yoga hidden in the शास्त्र sastra (scriptures). Taught by Krishna and Adi Shankara, two of India’s greatest teachers in the upanishadic tradition, the method of teaching forms part of the means of knowledge (called प्रमाण pramana), to uplift humanity and resolve the problem of human suffering. Besides orthodox knowledge, इष्टम् ISHTAM also combines the best in modern yoga. Not about how many postures you do, success in yoga comes in maintaining a regular home practice. As a teacher or student of yoga you may struggle to maintain your practice due to time or injuries. Rachel and John the core teachers ofइष्टम् ISHTAM share इष्ट माला ISHTA-Mala** - a practice for life. A vinyasa krama, Mala fits everyday individual needs, abilities and time frames and is gaining a following as a complete practice. Together John and Rachel share इष्टम् ISHTAM at festivals, teacher trainings and workshops around the world. Theyl live in Byron Bay, Australia and run yoga teacher trainings and workshops year round. They also share their love of music in Kirtan as often as possible.

इष्टम् ISHTAM consists of - इष्ट विद्या ISHTA Vidya (Supreme Self-Knowledge) - इष्ट योग ISHTA Yoga (Maha Yoga) - इष्ट क्रिय ISHTA Kriya (Kriya Siddha Meditation) and - इष्ट माला ISHTA-MALA** (a practice for life).

08/06/2026

When I first got involved in yoga and spirituality, I had this sense of the miraculous. Like everything I had ever thought about life and my own reason for being was no longer relevant.
It’s not that I had any outer guidance to tell me who I was, it was more that when I closed my eyes to meditate or floated out of a yoga class I felt freed from my self-doubt and self-criticism. Later when I’d studied with my mentor Alan Finger I learned and experienced meditation not as a focal point only accessible through practice but rather a state of being that was always there, I just needed to plug into it.
But even that, as miraculous as it was, didn’t prepare me for what came next. When I arrived in India and studied with my Vedanta master every one of the ideas I had developed over the last 25 years was challenged. Read more on my Substack link in stories or my bio

17/04/2026

Taking a moment out to reflect…

06/04/2026

Happy 60 Bday to me.. spent Easter weekend with Jacob Zinman-Jeanes Jess Hooper and ISHTAM इष्टम् frolicking in the forest and fossicking for mushrooms 🍄 couldn’t think of a better way to mark this gateway

27/03/2026

Just before the day got moving I did in this short choreographic exploration

11/03/2026

Today in my morning meditation I took stock of this word abundance and how, when I think about it, everything is available in abundance, especially when I break it down to the basics: space, air, fire, water, earth.
It’s easy to feel lack, or like things are limited, especially if I get caught up in having or not having… but when I zoom out, in reality, creation is ever abundant.
We humans limit ourselves by thinking that what we have is who we are.
I’m starting to write down more of what I learned in India from my Vedanta master on Substack, and sharing more of in my stories too.
Friends, now is the time to contemplate these ideas. It’s truly a life-raft in this crazy storm. 🙏

06/03/2026

Today is our 15 year anniversary! This is the day my life changed forever. Having heard about as a fellow yogi who was friends with my teacher to meeting him online in 2010 and realising we had way more in common than was possible to actually meeting on the beach in South Goa on March 7 2011. How we went on a year long date to get to know each other to years of teaching together and sharing a deeply intimate life I couldn’t have asked for ishvara to bring me a better partner and best friend. John always inspires and truly lived what he shares.. Together we have a simple life that feels big in our hearts. My prayer is that what we have together and what we share helps all human beings to know the magnificence they are.

02/03/2026

Mudras are a silent language that accesses our nervous system and helps us feel calm and tolerate challenging circumstances.
Most people think yoga is just physical postures, but the ta***ic techniques that sit alongside the physical practice are just as profound, maybe more so.
This five element mudra sequence moves from the throat all the way down to the base of the body, covering space, air, fire, water and earth. It takes you from ungrounded to grounded. It can really help when times are tough.
We did this in our Yoga for Over 50s class on Friday and it felt beautiful.
I still have plenty of room for drop-ins at the Yogalates Studio in Bangalow, just four sessions left, Fridays 8–9.30am. Send me a DM if you’d like to come along.
And if you enjoyed this practice, let me know in the comments.

26/02/2026

Final chance to join — we begin tomorrow. If you’ve been meaning to start… this is your moment.

Yoga for Over 50’s is designed to meet you exactly where you are. Through mindful yoga, somatic movement, breath, and meditation, we build strength, balance, and nervous system resilience — with kindness to the body as it moves through its natural stages.

All levels welcome. Plenty of options if you’re working with an injury.

Starts tomorrow
Yogalates, 72 Byron St, Bangalow
Fridays 8:00–9:30 am
$130 course or $30 drop-in DM me for more info

25/02/2026

Mantra and yantra are powerful ta***ic techniques because they focus the mind, drawing it away from its preoccupation with thoughts, leaving one free to be with oneSelf — the stillness itself.
As we move through the aging process we often become more sensitive. This is both a gift and a challenge. Learning to tune into the subtle body, and working with the yantras that relate to the chakras, helps balance the elements in the body, support the flow of prana (life force), and expand our capacity to tolerate our own sensitivity.
There are just a couple of days left to join my Yoga for Over 50’s class in Bangalow.
📍 Yogalates Studio�🗓 Starts Friday Feb 27, 8–9:30am�✨ 5-week course (drop-ins welcome)
Get in touch to find out more.

21/02/2026

My Yoga for Over 50’s course begins next week — a gentle, supportive space to build strength, balance, and calm at your own pace. We combine yoga, somatic work, breath, and meditation to help you develop patience with your body and greater nervous system resilience.
This is about meeting yourself exactly where you are… and moving forward with care.
✨ Feb 27 – March 27 🕊 Fridays 8–9:30 am�📍 72 Byron St, Bangalow💫 Course: $130🌼 Drop-ins: $30
If your body has been asking for kindness and consistency, you are warmly welcome.
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