After years of practising yoga and establishing it as a cornerstone of his own well-being, Rafael expanded his exploration into breathwork (initially exploring the Wim Hof Method) and pranayama. He completed his first workshop in pranayama in Johannesburg, 2021 through Living Yoga. After many years as a student, Rafael undertook his 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training at YogaLife De Waterkant in 2022, where he had the opportunity to integrate his studies and practices into a cohesive whole. He now shares the gift of yoga at Yogalife as a teacher. In 2023, Rafael completed the theoretical component in Conscious Connected Breathwork Facilitator Training in Penamacor, Portugal which was a deep dive into the transformative Power of Breath. Breathwork is frequently incorporated into this classes and personal practice. Rafael practices and promotes mindfulness meditation and is significantly influenced by the work of Sam Harris and Joseph Goldstein.

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