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About Rachel Brathen
Rachel Brathen is a Swedish native, New York Times bestselling author, international yoga teacher, and serial entrepreneur. She is the CEO of Yoga Girl, oneOeight, and Island Yoga, and is a pioneer of paddleboard yoga. She inspires millions daily through her work, podcast, and social media presence.
Career
CEO
CEO
CEO
www.oneoeight.com

CEO
CEO

SUP Yoga Instructor
SUP Yoga Instructor
Retreat Director
Retreat Director

Yoga Teacher
Yoga Teacher

Yoga Director
Yoga Director
Education

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Skills
Core professional competencies inferred from her roles as a CEO, NYT Bestselling Author, and international yoga teacher.
Strategic Planning
Business Development
Team Leadership
Entrepreneurship
Product Vision
Yoga Instruction
Hatha Yoga
SUP Yoga
Meditation
Wellness Coaching
Herbalism
Content Creation
Social Media Marketing
Public Speaking
Blogging
Authoring
Podcasting
Customer Relations
Hospitality Management
Event Planning
Online Marketing
Domains
Wellness, Yoga & Fitness, Self-Care, Ayurveda
Digital Media, Publishing, E-commerce, Retreats & Hospitality
Tags
Inspirational, Authentic, Compassionate, Motherhood, Spiritual
Self-Care, Wellness, Sustainability, Community Building
Recent Content
If you’ve never seen the fireworks in Aruba on New Year’s Eve, you haven’t lived! (the fireworks are called pagaras, to ward off bad spirits and keep evil from entering the new year). Watch until the
ran on the north shore trails and sat by the sea as the sun set. looking out at the orange sky it struck me just how different everything is compared to when we lived here - how different I am. cambia
The MOON!!! AHHH!!! (we both react the same every single time we see the moon in the sky)🌕 So this little lion cub is on his way to somewhere very exciting… Guess where we are going 👀 ✈️😍
The New Years Intention Setting Practice for 2026 is out on @fromtheheartpodcast now! At the end of this practice you will have a clear intention for 2026, along with your affirmation and word of the
Frequently Asked Questions
Rachel Brathen is a serial entrepreneur and author known for founding Yoga Girl and pioneering paddleboard yoga.
What companies does Rachel Brathen CEO?
Is Rachel Brathen a published author?
Yes, she is a New York Times bestselling author. Her first book, *Yoga Girl*, was published in 2015.
How many Instagram followers does Yoga Girl have?
Rachel Brathen has 1.9 million followers on her primary Instagram account, where she maintains an average engagement rate of 0.33%.
What is Rachel Brathen's role in paddleboard yoga?
Rachel Brathen is credited as a pioneer of paddleboard yoga, which she began teaching in Aruba in 2012.
What is Rachel Brathen's educational background?
Rachel Brathen attended Gångsätra Gymnasium in Sweden and holds a Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT) certification.







