Therapeutic Yoga practices

to release tension, relieve pain, and

move with more freedom.

Community Yoga 

Hatha Yoga classes in Victoria, BC

Thursday, 5:45-6:45PM

April 17-June 19

Fairfield Community Centre

Therapeutic Yoga

 with Lisa Claire                  

I am fascinated by the body-mind connection and passionate about integrating mindful movement practices into our often frenetic and desk-bound lives. I view yoga as a technique to tune-in to the body, heal what ails, create a new habit, and find our own ground.

My teaching style interweaves therapeutic hatha yoga sequences with functional movement exercises and techniques inspired by Katonah Yoga. Classes are designed to promote greater mobility, strength, and joint stability, while allowing enough time in each pose to attune to the breath and align the body. Expect dynamic classes that are adaptable for all levels. Each session blends challenge and support, inviting you to explore your potential within a flexible framework.

Hatha yoga can be an incredible tool to study ourselves, get to know ourselves, and learn how best to inhabit the unique structure of our own physical body.

I am grateful to all the teachers I have had the privilege of studying with, especially my mentor of 10+ years, yoga therapist, Michelle Rubin, whose influence profoundly shaped my teaching style and personal practice; my early-years yoga guide, Kevin Elander; and Yogacharya Venkatesha and Acharye Hema, the founders of Atmavikasa Center of Yogic Sciences in Mysore, whose authentic and disciplined teachings deeply enriched my understanding and experience of yoga. I aim to offer what my teachers have given me and invite everyone to experience an elevated level of ease and empowerment within their own skin.

 

 
 
 
 
  • “Lisa meets each of her students wherever they are at with grace, gentleness, and respect. She is vigilant about practicing yoga safely and carefully observes her students. Her extensive knowledge of yoga combined with her warm, soft-spoken teaching style and her unconditional acceptance of all students makes her classes very comfortable and welcoming to everyone. I have been Lisa’s student for about two years and leave every class with a lightness and ease in my body. I feel so fortunate to have her as a teacher and highly recommend her classes whether you are new to yoga or an experienced practitioner.”

  • “Lisa is such a thoughtful and skilled yoga teacher with a calming and compassionate presence. I loved how accessible her classes were for someone like me with lots of injuries - she always offered modifications and different options for poses. I highly recommend her classes!”

  • "Wonderful teacher. Great sessions. You walk out better in every respect."

  • "Lisa is a very skillful instructor. She is mindful of offering adaptations for folks with injuries, and different levels of skill and experience. Her class have a good pace and skills are built on over time. I definitely recommend taking a class with her."

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