Lisa

With more than a decade of combined practice and teaching experience, Lisa was initially drawn to yoga through the physical practice of asana. She doesn't have a background in athletics or dance; actually, when she began her yoga practice it was because an assessment at her local gym deemed her a 1 out of 5 in the flexibility category. In fact, she couldn't even touch her toes!She began her yoga journey with Vinyasa, Power and more of the flow style classes, as she was attracted to the idea of being challenged as she worked on her flexibility. As she delved deeper into her practice, she discovered that she was in need of balancing her Yin and Yang energies. This led her to take a deep dive into more mindful practices such as Yin Yoga, Yoga Nidra, meditation and pranayama. And while she still loves to challenge her students with a sweaty vinyasa class, she also relishes the blissful tranquillity brought forth by a purposeful yin class.One of the most prominent beliefs that she holds as a teacher is that we are first and foremost a student. This belief has led her to complete several teacher trainings across a variety of categories and styles, and continues to do so presently.Her teaching is completely focused on meeting students where they are at, in the present moment. She believes that with this constant assessment, she is able to help students find the practice that best serves them, as opposed to fitting the student to the practice.When not studying Yoga philosophy, spirituality, or the biomechanics of the human body; she has more recently undergone the study and practice of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, which she has found to be immensely complimentary to her Yoga practice.