The reparative approach to yoga is rooted in ancestral wisdom and designed to help re-member well-being.

About me

Jacquelyne Nicole Rachal is a certified yoga therapist and healer who believes each person’s body is a unique ecosystem, offering insight into physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being. Warm, loving, and gently curious, Jackie creates judgment-free spaces where clients can rediscover their natural rhythms and authentic selves.

Rooted in the belief that perceptions shape reality, Jackie helps clients tune into their body’s innate wisdom and embrace discomfort as a pathway to growth. Her practice blends trauma-informed yoga therapy with Reiki, Qigong, and Ayurvedic principles, empowering clients to uncover their unique paths to healing and transformation.

Certifications and Training:

  • Contemplative Psychotherapy & Mindfulness Certificate (Nalanda Institute)

  • 200hr, 300hr, and 800hr IAYT Yoga Therapy Training (The Institute for Living Yoga, SarahJoy Marsh)

  • Reiki Levels 1 and 2

  • Nurturing Pathways Training/Instructor

A proud descendant of Marie Thérèse ditte CoinCoin and a member of the Natchitoches Tribe, Jackie integrates ancestral wisdom into her work, honoring her Creole heritage while inspiring others to connect with their unique stories and strengths.

Discover a practice that makes you feel

GROUNDED CURIOUS CONNECTED

BALANCED CENTERED WHOLE

A · L · I · G · N · E · D

Deepen Your Practice

RE-COGNIZE

Awaken to your inner being through a comprehensive assessment and planning session designed to support your journey back to self. This offering helps you explore emotions, uncover opportunities for growth, identify areas for nurturing and create a plan for well-being.

RE-CONNECT

Rebalance and repair your innate rhythms through personalized yoga, breath work, and mindfulness meditation to support your healing journey. This practice is designed to be restorative or energizing based on your needs to promote inner balance and holistic health.

RE-MEMBER

Heal personal and ancestral patterns through a mindfulness and guided self-discovery session. This offering integrates Yoga Nidra and Reiki with wellness recommendations based on traditional yoga concepts and Ayurvedic principles.

Acknowledgment

Reparative Yoga practice honors the ancestral roots of yoga, which originated on the traditional lands of the Indus Valley and the broader regions of South Asia, home to diverse Indigenous communities, sages, and practitioners who developed and preserved these teachings for thousands of years. Despite colonization, land loss, and cultural suppression under British rule, these practices endured through the resilience of those who safeguarded their wisdom. Recognizing this history, Jacquelyne is committed to respecting yoga’s origins while using her practice to support healing and justice.

Through her partnership with Giving Reparations, she helps distribute resources to communities impacted by colonization, slavery, and systemic harm. These efforts support reparative justice across the world, ensuring that those whose histories have been shaped by exploitation receive the recognition and support they are owed. By practicing with awareness, we can honor these histories and contribute to collective healing.

STILL HAVE QUESTIONS?

  • Yoga therapy is a personalized approach that integrates movement, breathwork, and mindfulness to support physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being. Unlike general yoga classes, it is tailored to your specific needs, helping address imbalances, relieve stress, and promote resilience.

  • Reparative Yoga blends yoga therapy, mindfulness, and breathwork with an awareness of ancestral wisdom and the lasting impact of historical and personal experiences. This approach helps you reconnect with your body’s natural rhythms, restore balance, and deepen self-awareness.

  • Reiki is an energy healing practice that promotes relaxation and balance. Using gentle, hands-on or off-body techniques, Reiki helps clear energetic blockages and supports the body's natural healing process, fostering a sense of calm and well-being.

  • No, I am a certified yoga therapist, not a licensed mental health therapist. While yoga therapy and mindfulness can complement mental health care, they are not a substitute for professional therapy. If you need clinical support, I encourage working with a licensed provider alongside holistic practices.

  • Breathwork (pranayama), yoga, and mindfulness each support well-being in different ways. Breathwork helps regulate energy and emotions, yoga strengthens physical and mental resilience, and mindfulness cultivates presence and clarity. Together, these practices create a foundation for healing and inner stability.

Still have questions?

Whether you're curious about which offering is right for you, want to learn more about Reparative Yoga, or have specific inquiries, I'm here to help. Fill out the form to the right, and I'll be in touch to support your journey.

If you'd like to connect directly, you can also book a free 20-minute informational session on our scheduling page to explore how Reparative Yoga can support you.