About Me

I first stumbled upon yoga in 2002, while living in Boston after returning from the Peace Corps in Mali—an experience that taught me the profound power of community. In the midst of processing my time abroad and searching for connection in a busy city, I found both in a yoga studio. What began as a way to find grounding quickly became a lifelong path. I practiced and trained to teach for eight years before moving west to California.

Though I grew up in Maine, I’d been captivated by the California lifestyle since childhood—palm trees, Highway 1, endless beaches. In 2010, I moved to Oakland to deepen my practice, broaden my studies, and escape the long East Coast winters.

I primarily teach vinyasa flow, meditation, and pranayama, weaving in elements from my diverse trainings: vinyasa yoga, yoga for traumatic brain injury, yoga for runners, and yin yoga. I hold an E-RYT 200 with Yoga Alliance and have completed hundreds of additional training hours over the past two decades. My teaching is constantly evolving, inspired by my own movement, the wisdom of fellow teachers, and the insight of my students.

At the heart of my work is the same spirit that first drew me to yoga: creating space for presence, connection, and joy.

Testimonials

Testimonials

I started taking Reba’s class several years ago when I was brand new to yoga and had no idea what to expect. She made me feel instantly comfortable and made both the physical poses and language of yoga feel accessible.

What I love most about Reba is that she weaves in bits of wisdom throughout class. At the same time, she keeps it very light and fun which reminds me not to take myself or the class too seriously.

— Christine H.

Reba has the unique ability to command your attention without demanding your attention. This is such an important distinction. In her classes, I feel engaged, connected, and empowered... but also spacious. I feel my breath and my internal experience. There is so much joy in being in my body and in community at the same time.

— Sharon L.

Reba is soft-spoken, but don’t let that fool you; she’s also hilarious and a seriously knowledgeable yogi! I love taking her class because I get to laugh and learn something new every time. She’s so kind and patient that I feel safe trying new things, and end up doing way more than I thought I could!

— Kira M.

Reba, as a human being and yoga teacher has the innate ability/presence to effectively hold the space to gently guide students into poses which transform, uplift, detox and ground the individual with self and with the larger community. As a longtime yogi, I have never met a yoga teacher of Reba's caliber and light-filled compassion!

— Maureen D., R.N.

Reba's class is nothing short of magical! I find her classes to be grounding and her teaching to be dynamic yet compassionate especially in the days when my energy levels are not so high. Through years of practice and whatever state my body is in, her class always leaves me feeling healed and reinvigorated. Reba's genuine care and love of the craft is why I encourage everyone to take her class.

— Jessica P.

I love attending Reba’s sessions for a number of reasons - I love her genuine, kind, welcoming style. She is knowledgeable, skilled, and generous with her time and teaching. Reba always seems eager to learn new things and share them with the rest of us, and that makes her classes all the more engaging and fun.

— Jen L.

Reba’s was the most connected yoga class I’ve ever taken - she is incredibly warm and guiding, and at the same time I’ve never worked so hard!

— Rachel S.

Reba and I have been doing one-on-one sessions in my home for six years now. I attribute my ability to balance and move with greater ease to my yoga practice. Reba has so much to share and is always learning more, so our sessions feel interesting and dynamic. I attribute my consistent practice to Reba’s ability to adapt exercises responsive to my body’s changing needs. She checks in with me to make sure we are going at a pace that challenges me, and we often have a laugh or two. I highly recommend Reba!

— Sue S.

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