Octavia Raheem

Octavia Raheem is a proud wife, mother, author, executive rest coach, yoga educator, and founder of Starshine & Clay. Her work as an executive rest coach and yoga professional focuses on practical tools to teach individuals how to manage stress, anxiety, and fatigue through accessible practices like restorative yoga, yoga nidra, and meditation. Octavia has over 16 years of experience and nearly 10,000 hours of leading yoga classes, immersions, and trainings in various settings including online. In September 2019, she was named one of four yoga and wellness luminaries who have redefined yoga in Atlanta by Natural Awakening Magazine. In 2021, Yoga Journal named Octavia one of 15 yoga professionals who have created more access and positively transformed the field of yoga and wellness in the world. Additionally, her writing and work have been featured in Mantra, Tricycle, Well + Good, Atlanta Magazine, CNN, and Essence Festival Wellhouse Atlanta. She has an academic background in English Literature, creative writing,and middle grades education as well as 10+ years of professional experience developing curricula for innovative learning and teaching language arts in K-12 settings. Most recently, she combined her passion for yoga, language, and community through her four-year tenure as codirector for yoga, literature, and art camp for teen girls at Spelman College Museum of Fine Art. 

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