Lisa Fierer

Lisa was led to take her first yoga class in 1999, a recommended remedy to a bodybuilding injury. She found that yoga brought not only physical healing, but also the opportunity for a more meaningful connection with herself and others. In 2005 she enrolled in a training program to become a yoga teacher. Lisa has since acquired over 1000 hours of training; in teaching, she strives to guide students to the divine wisdom that lies within each and every one of us. Through the doorway of yoga, Lisa has become a student of Sanskrit. She is a student of Luminous Shabda and studies with Manorama, founder of Luminous Shabda. Lisa previously completed an 18 month immersion utilizing Sanskrit in teaching Yoga, and currently leads the Sanskrit portion for numerous Teacher Trainings. Lisa further trained with Matthew Sanford in Adaptive Yoga, which makes yoga accessible to people who are differently-abled. Lisa teaches yoga at two Detox Centers bringing the practice to people recovering from substance abuse, and supporting the recovery of body, mind, and spirit. In addition, She is completing her first book, Thirst, and establishing a healing foundation for children of trauma.