Greetings, my name is Daniel.
I am in my 22nd year of teaching. My style of teaching highlights alignment, breath and focus, and will help you to explore different ways to approach the traditional poses and flows, in a way that is unique and suitable to your body. We might feel differently on different days that we practice and my method of instruction incorporates this. My classes also give a nod to modern exercise methods of building core awareness and conscious engagement of muscle groups, with instructions on how to mindfully breathe and focus.
I stay focused on the tasks at hand: moving, breathing, engaging and releasing all as a means of staying present in your body and in the moment at hand. I feel that it is my job to guide you in the practice, and nothing more. Therefore, I stick to physical instructions including how to harness the mind, in order to help you use your mind and breath to focus, exert or relax, all in the name of building strength, resilience and elevating your self-awareness. My intention is to help guide the practitioner in order to do the work of building perspective in order to align and refine in ways that can help benefit the rest of your life - cultivating deeper awareness and inner peace, with consistent practice, of course!
I discovered Yoga via the physical practice, Asana. From my very first class I was amazed at how wholistic it was. My body felt wonderful, my mind felt clear and my spirits were lifted. There were no weights, no running, just my body on this rectangular mat attempting to put myself into these shapes and make these fluid movements and I couldn’t believe how worked over I felt!
After years of practice, training and teaching, I have learned so much about the whole scope of what a Yoga practice can truly be and that there is so much more to learn. One thing that has become clear is that the mind, breath and spirit are inextricably woven into the physical practice. By incorporating the whole being, Yoga has come to embody so much. For me, it is the means by which I understand myself, the world around me and the relationship between the two. That realization is the foundation of where I teach from, and while moments of deeper profound understanding may occasionally happen, the journey of the practice is a glorious one with many benefits, far beyond the physical.
Please join me and reach out with any questions; I hope to serve you on the mat soon.
February Event
Deepen connection, build trust, and explore guided alignment in this 2-hour partner yoga workshop designed for friends, family members, and partners of all kinds. Through clear instruction and demonstration from seasoned teachers, you’ll learn partner-based sequences that facilitate a fun, supportive shared yoga practice.
Workshop Includes
A calm, focused warm-up that establishes breath synchronization and shared presence.
Partnered balance and standing sequences to develop coordination and core stability.
Supported backbends, folds, and assisted stretches to increase range of motion with mindful touch.
Simple counterposes and restorative partner holds for relaxation.
Meditation to cultivate awareness and connection with yourself and your partner.
Who this is for
Couples, pairs of friends, siblings, parent/offspring (teens and older), or workout partners.
Beginners and experienced yogis alike; every sequence includes accessible modifications.
Anyone curious about partner work for physical support, coordination, and mindful interaction.
What to bring
Two mats, water, comfortable clothing, and an open attitude.
No prior partner yoga experience required.
Bring your own partner! Registration is for two.
Join us for an accessible, professionally guided practice that emphasizes supportive touch, clear instruction, and practical tools for moving together safely and confidently.
Ongoing In Person Classes
Email me with any questions.
W + F 6-7a Yoga Flow
I often sub classes; online schedule is always up to date.
SAT 1030-1130a Yoga Flow (drop in or Class Pass App)
The following locations are membership-based gyms, you can drop in on the classes.
M+W 430-520p Pilates Reformer
M+W 530-620p Pilates Mat
M+W 630-730p Yoga Flow
TUE 1230-120p Mobility Flow
T + Th 630a + 730a Reformer Pilates (50 min)
SUN 4-515p Yin Yoga
followed by a 45 min sound bath
SUN 9-10a Gentle Yoga
SUN 10-1050a Pilates Reformer
M 930-1020a Pilates Reformer
M 1030-1130a PiYo (Pilates + Yoga)
T+Th 930-1045a Yoga Flow
T+Th 11-1150a Pilates Reformer
T+Th 530-620p Pilates Mat
Body Kinetics San Rafael: Fri 930-1045a Yoga Flow
It is my aim to make these practices accessible to anyone. I will help you to start where you are, by figuring out what you can safely do, and then take it from there.
Contact Me
If you are interested in information about in-person classes, special events, 1-1 training, small group training, yoga breaks in the workplace, or any questions, you can email me or use the contact form below.
yogadanielrauck@gmail.com