Brigid Rauch Adjunct Instructor Department of Health Studies
- Degrees
- Shanti Yoga Instructor (SYI2500); 2011
Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT200); 2007
Master of Urban Planning and Public Policy; 2003 University of Illinois at Chicago
BS. Human and Organizational Development; 1999 Vanderbilt University - Favorite Spot on Campus
- On a yoga mat
- Bio
- Brigid Rauch (Gayatri Devi) studied Urban Planning and Policy at the University of Illinois Chicago. Her area of research focused on how city planning influences gang formation and rates of urban violence. She later realized that violence could best be addressed through helping individuals to develop inner peace, and decided became a yoga teacher. Brigid has been in residence at the Shanti Yoga ashram in Bethesda, MD since 2007, where she studies under master teacher, Vyasa Deva. Besides AU, she teaches at the ashram, several yoga studios around DC, and private yoga classes.
- For the Media
- To request an interview for a news story, call AU Communications at 202-885-5950 or submit a request.
Teaching
Spring 2023
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HFIT-163 Yoga
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HFIT-163 Yoga
Fall 2023
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HFIT-163 Yoga
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HFIT-163 Yoga