How Yoga & Wellness Became My Life’s Work & Purpose
In my early twenties, I was living in New York City—feeling a little lost, a little ungrounded, and unsure of where I was headed. Just trying to get by, I started taking classes at a donation-based yoga studio around the corner from my apartment. I’d practiced yoga before, but this was different. There was something about the space, the people, and the sense of belonging that hooked me.
I showed up looking for a workout… and instead found a community that changed everything.
A year later, I moved back to Florida and resumed my career in corporate finance. But something inside me had shifted. The desire to teach yoga—and to live a life closer to the ocean—kept getting louder. Cubicle life felt like it was draining my spirit. Eventually, I listened. I left the corporate world, got certified to teach both yoga and paddleboard, and took a leap.
That was the beginning.
After a few years of teaching and dreaming, Salty Buddha was born in the summer of 2016. What started as a passion project has evolved into a vibrant, ocean-loving wellness brand and yoga studio.
I love creating memorable, healing, and joy-filled experiences on the water—and I’m proud to have grown a team of amazing instructors who help make that possible.
Now, I’m bringing that same energy online through RachaeLynn—a digital space to share yoga, wellness, and inspiration with a wider community. And a platform to share my energy and birthing work. Whether we meet on a mat, on a board, or on your screen—I’m so grateful to share this journey with you.
“So many people walk around with a meaningless life. They seem half-asleep, even when they’re busy doing things they think are important. This is because they’re chasing the wrong things. The way you get meaning into your life is to devote yourself to loving others, devote yourself to your community around you, and devote yourself to creating something that gives you purpose and meaning.”