
Hi, my name is Rachel.
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I'm a mentor and facilitator based in Chelsea, Quebec.
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My work is dedicated to helping others on their journey
of self-healing and spiritual awakening.
My students and clients say that my work is born from an approach
that's practical, modern, unique, down-to-earth,
and deeply intuitive.
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I draw from a background in classical yoga, meditation, breathwork, shamanism and mystic healing arts, as well as Ayurveda, a holistic science of self-healing.
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You can connect with me at hello@briyafreeman.com
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Background
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Rachel (Briya) Freeman began her journey of awakening in her early teens with
an in-depth exploration of ancient wisdom traditions including hatha yoga, depth psychology, Eastern philosophy, meditation, indigenous healing, astrology, ancestral ceremony, dreamwork and herbalism.
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She is a graduate of The Bioenergetics Institute of Ottawa (2012), holds studies from Anjali School of Ayurveda and Panchakarma (Kerala, India 2012-2016) and Dhawanthari Ayurveda (2019-present), a Bachelor's degree from The Telfer School of Management (2006), and studies in International Business at L'Ecole Supérieure de Rouen (France, 2004).
She is also a certified Breathontology Coach and Facilitator (2021-22).
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Rachel is the creator of Ayurveda for Vibrant Living, a course exploring principles of natural self-care and self-healing. She is also the co-founder of Eagle Feather Books, a small publication dedicated to the evolution of consciousness, and has published works in Ayurveda Mantra and Blissful Magazine.
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Rachel has also served as an independent business consultant
and a senior economic analyst in the Canadian public service.
She has facilitated numerous courses in stress-resilience, mental health and creativity for private, public and corporate audiences.
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​International Work
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Rachel is passionate about exploring the potentials of human consciousness in a way that respects, unites and transcends global culture and tradition.
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She has traveled extensively across Europe, Asia and the Americas for spiritual studies, pilgrimages and retreats.​
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Today, she continues her work through 1:1 mentorship and group courses for self-healing and inner transformation.
