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Hi I’m Lisa. I teach mindful hatha yoga, yin, and restorative yoga. I enjoy helping people get in touch with their bodies through yoga. I live in the Bitterroot Valley in Montana. I have a doctorate in Physiology which I like to draw upon to help teach effective yoga classes without causing injury.
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What is your typical process for working with a new student?
I start by learning what the student wants to get from the experience (fitness, relaxation, injury recovery, stress reduction, etc) then set up a time to meet and get started!
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I have the basic certification to be a yoga teacher (200 RYT) plus about 400 hours of teaching experience. I also have the certification to be a Yoga For Healthy Aging yoga teacher. I have only been teaching yoga for about 2 years but I have fully immersed myself, trying to get as much teaching as I can in this short time.
Prior to this career, I was a research scientist in the US Army. I have a PhD in Physiology (how the body functions). This has definitely helped me in my yoga teaching.
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
I generally charge $20/hour for yoga lessons. If I have to travel more than 10 miles, I ask for an additional $5.
How did you get started teaching?
I had raised my 4 kids and was kind of at a loss as to what was next for me in life. I did not want to go back to research which was very demanding on my time and energy and I wanted to interact with people. I had been doing yoga for about 13 years so I started the training to become a yoga teacher not knowing if this would be the answer. Turns out I love teaching yoga!
What types of students have you worked with?
All kinds: active seniors and seniors who are wheelchair bound, cancer patients, people with bigger bodies, pregnant women, and people with injuries and chronic conditions (sciatica, plantar fasciitis, etc)
Describe a recent event you are fond of.
I volunteer teaching yoga to women that were homeless and are trying to get their lives back. It's through a program called Women's Empowerment. At a recent class, the students were on their backs and coming into a reclining twist. One woman said, "Man that feels good!". I loved that moment because that's what we all feel in that pose but usually we keep it to ourselves.
What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?
I would tell them that there are many types of yoga, from an active flow practice to restorative yoga, which is very relaxing. On top of that, yoga teachers can vary widely in their approach: they may be into the chakra (energy) flow, chanting and the more esoteric elements. I emphasize a practice based on mindfulness, which is related to meditation.
My advice is to keep trying to find a teacher that meets your needs, not to get discouraged if you don't feel a match right away.
What questions should students think through before talking to teachers about their needs?
What do I want to get from yoga? Relaxation? Stress reduction? Fitness? Help with depression?