TIFFANY H. RAETHER

Hello, my name is Tiffany H. Raether. I am a graduate student working towards a PhD in Depth Psychology with an emphasis on Community, Liberation, Indigenous and Eco-Psychologies.

The roots of my ancestry extend from a mountain village near Shanghai to the jungles of Taiwan, as well as the German and English country sides.  Born as a mixed-race child in the United States, I navigated a house of varied cultural differences with a diverse array of historical experience.

 During Summer vacations I traveled the world with my family. I have fond memories of lighting altar incense to honor my Chinese relatives, in addition to plugging in the colorful lights of our Christmas tree. These aspects of my childhood fostered an early appreciation for the differences which make our world so special.

 One of my favorite memories growing up was when my father would read me bedtime stories before I went to sleep. These precious moments inspired a love for reading, which in turn blossomed into a passion for storytelling.

 Throughout the course of my life I’ve traversed and gained wisdom from the pain and difficulties of life’s deep valleys. The process of ascending from these valleys has taught me to pay attention to the beauty of the present moment, as well as embrace a deeper appreciation for the magical views associated with life’s peaks.

 One of my most powerful allies, which has accompanied me throughout life, has been my yoga practice. When most think of yoga in this modern age, a picture of the physical practice comes to mind. However, that is only one limb of yoga. Yoga for me, and in its traditional sense, is a powerful meditative practice of Self-awareness and Self-inquiry. Yoga is multi-faceted and offers many gifts to an honest practitioner; including a strong, clean, flexible body, open heart and clear mind.

 The fruits of my personal practice inspired me to walk the path of a Yoga Teacher and I received my first 200 RYT certification in 2011. To date I have over 500 RYT hours and have studied under respected teachers such as Mark Whitwell (Hatha), Stephanie Snyder (Bhakti, Vinyasa), Rusty Wells (Bhakti) and Jason Crandell (Anatomy, Alignment based flow). 

 Through my own personal experience, I believe that we all carry stories within our bodies, hearts and minds that beckon to be told. Our stories are the connecting medicine which exhibit our shared humanity. It’s these stories that move us, create the platform for conversation and ultimately bring us together.

 My work is to help people find their story. Whether it is on the mat as a yoga teacher, or developing the brand messaging of a business, I aim to bring life to the beauty that each of my clients hold.