Rachel Ridgeway
Human Resources Leader & Yoga Teacher
I’m a human resources professional and yoga teacher based in Lewes, Delaware. With 13+ years of HR leadership experience, and over 20 years of yoga practice, I care deeply about how people feel at work and in their bodies.
About Me
I discovered yoga in 2005, during college, while learning to navigate anxiety and mental stress. A few years later, I discovered a different kind of calling: supporting people in the workplace through human resources.
I’ve spent the last 13+ years building and leading HR functions in service-driven organizations. I’ve supported leaders through change, helped companies build people-first cultures, and guided teams through all phases of the employee lifecycle.
In 2014, I completed a 200-hour classical yoga teacher training in Philadelphia with Dawn Motherheart, studying the 8-limbs of yoga, including asana, pranayama, meditation, and the philosophy of Patanjali.
From 2016–2025, I paused teaching to raise my children and focus on my HR career, and now I’m returning to yoga with renewed clarity, compassion, and presence.
Whether I’m working with a leadership team or guiding a yoga class, my intention is the same: to help people feel grounded, supported, and empowered to thrive.
Human Resources Leadership
I’m a strategic, people-focused HR professional with 13+ years of experience in hospitality, private clubs, and manufacturing.
Areas of Focus:
HR department build-out & systems
Employee relations & coaching
Recruiting & onboarding
Workplace culture & engagement
HR compliance & documentation
Safety & risk management
Leadership development & training
HR Philosophy:
HR is ultimately about humans. I believe in creating clarity, supporting leaders, building strong communication, and designing workplaces where people feel safe, respected, and able to perform at their best.
Yoga Teaching
I’ve been practicing yoga since 2005 and teaching since 2014, with training rooted in classical yoga and the eight-limbed path. My classes are ashtanga vinyasa-based, breath-led, and designed to be accessible, grounding, and reflective.
My Teaching Style:
Meet students where they are
Create supportive, inclusive environments
Link movement with breath
Invite awareness and presence
Offer modifications & variations
Build strength with softness
Training:
200-hour classical yoga teacher training (Motherheart Yoga), 2014
Availability:
Studio classes (weekly or substitute)
Spa & wellness spaces
Fitness & boutique settings
Corporate or community sessions
A little more about me
I’m a wife, mom, furry friend lover, vegan, yogi, reader, beach walker, and someone who believes in small acts of kindness.
I live in Lewes, Delaware and care deeply about community, connection, and authentic living. I’m someone who approaches both work and life with curiosity, warmth, and integrity.
Let’s Connect
If you’d like to connect about an HR role, yoga opportunity, or conversation, I’d love to hear from you.
