Rachael Carlevale
Founder, CEO, Educator at Ganjasana
Rachael Carlevale is a passionate advocate for holistic wellness, drawing inspiration from the natural world to nurture body, mind, and soil. As the founder of Ganjasana: Cannabis Yoga Ceremonies– a Yoga Alliance Registered School, Rachael blends her roles as an educator, activist, and regenerative farmer based in Colorado. She embodies the ethos of permaculture, rooted in principles of earth care, people care, and fair share, while honoring the healing power of plant spirit medicine.
Rachael's journey has led her to cultivate deep connections with indigenous traditions, including the Shipibo Tribe of the Peruvian Amazon and the teachings of Ayurveda. Rachael has received the Cosmic Sister + MAPS Women of the Psychedelic Renaissance Grant and the Women of Cannabis Grant for her groundbreaking plant medicine research, through which she studies and educates others about psychedelics. With a background in Plant and Soil Sciences and certifications in mindfulness education and yoga instruction, DEM Pure Certified Farmer and Educator, Rachael blends the modalities of the natural and spiritual worlds through her work.