Chat on a Mat with Rachael Coopes
Rachael Coopes is a Play School presenter, mother and yoga teacher but fundamentally, a story teller. She has written, directed and performed in film, television and theatre, shared the movement and philosophy of yoga with stressed out urbanites, and danced on stage for thousands of ecstatic toddlers. Passionate about connecting, she loves the conscious act of empowering people to find their joy.
We caught up with Rach over a masala dosa for a chat on a mat…
Best part of what you do?
I get to contemplate the really big things in life and figure out a way to turn them into stories. I’m never bored, forever curious and always learning.
How do you feel when you’re in your flow?
When I’m in my flow nothing feels hard. Creating, teaching, writing, hanging out with G is easy. I feel held by grace.
Favourite project at the moment?
I’m teaching a program called The Heart of Yoga at Rare studio in Bondi Beach this August 2023. It’s for anyone hungry to explore yoga philosophy as a practice of compassionate self awareness, and understand its practical application at home, work, school, studio and beyond.
What drives you crazy?
Dogma of any kind.
Top yoga pose, what and why?
Navasana. Five years after having a baby I’m trying to get my core back, so anything that connects me to that space is humbling but satisfying. Energetically the core connects to manipura, the third chakra, and links to fear, courage, strength, self understanding and ego. Tiny amounts of progress slowly make huge shifts.
Song that gets you on the dance floor?
Anything bye Kanye, Beyoncé, Jay Z or Kendrick.
Favourite place to travel?
Paris.
What do you eat when you get there?
All the croissants. And I drink all the rosé.
Favourite place to travel?
Paris.
Favourite meal you’ve had with friends?
When I lived in Paris our apartment had a rooftop, a very rare and incredible asset. We had a constant stream of people come over with what ever they found at the market that day. I miss that a lot.
Find out more about Rachael here.