just liz, please.
I believe in kindness, truth, and miracles.
Life humbly ushered me to a yoga class and one Friday evening in San Francisco my life forever changed.
In a room with 200 strangers I moved, breathed, sweat, and surrendered. I had no idea what I was doing, yet walked home that evening and thought, "Whatever THAT was, thank you." For the first time in a long time I felt at home. Since that moment I have practiced, studied, lived, and taught the path and practices of yoga to the best of my ability and from my whole heart.
I believe teaching is a conversation, not a monologue. I am here to see you and be with you with an open heart, open eyes, and open palms. I teach from a relevant and practical foundation while weaving in wisdom teachings that have been handed down to me from my teachers. I believe in collective consciousness and our universal heart - and tap into both to teach and guide. Caveat: I am also drawn to levity and absurdity, as laughter is real good medicine.
In January of 2020, my partner Greg and I opened Love Bird Yoga in downtown Redmond, Oregon and bring yoga and meditation - in many forms and styles - to our sweet and thriving town. We are the little yoga studio that could in the little town that can!
Everyone has unique gifts to share and we strive to celebrate every person who walks through our door. Our mission at Love Bird Yoga is for all beings to be happy, healthy, and free from suffering. And for all beings to be seen, valued, respected, and to know love.
My daily intention
I bow to the path and
practices of yoga.
May the efforts I make,
the words I speak,
and the actions I take -
change, heal, and restore our world.
classes | mentorship
I am here to serve.
Private Classes
Private classes give us an opportunity to understand and see ALL of you. Are you looking for ease in your body and mind? Strength in your physical being? A deeper understanding of postures? Private classes can be individual or small groups up to 4 people. Classes are held at our studio (in a physically distanced set-up), or online via Zoom.
$65/hour, $225/4 sessions.
Mentorship
Are you a student or teacher of yoga (i.e LIFE) ready to move forward on your path, yet not sure what step to take? I am here to light the way, my friend!
Through a series of four meet-ups or Zoom calls, we'll explore your foundation (where you are right now) and your freedom (where you want, dream, desire to be). Sometimes it's about breaking down your foundation, exploring all the parts, and rebuilding.
I'm not a coach, nor do I claim to be. I'm simply here to help you move in the direction of your dreams and become an aware and empowered teacher, human, friend, partner - full of grace and strength.
My guidance includes yoga and meditation offerings, mantra & mudra suggestions, book/podcast/reading recommendations, pranayama exercises, journaling prompts, and huge servings of love.
$250 - $450 *sliding scale
workshops | trainings | retreats
Let's learn, grow, and evolve together.
200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training: Living and Leading from your Heart
January - June 2022
Yoga is a mindful practice of living and being and after 3,000+ years is still potent, relevant, and needed now more than ever. At its core, studying yoga is the study of life and self. Throughout our time together, you'll peal away layers, discover your authentic self, and learn how to offer your gifts and light to the world. This training is offered by myself and Heather Kulikowsky - a fellow yoga teacher, friend, and Yoga therapist.
**Click here for all the details and to register.**
Intention, Alignment, Devotion: A New Years Day Offering
January 1st, 9:00-10:30am
Join me and community to create and commit to your sankalpa (intention) for the new year. This special offering includes guided meditation, self-reflection, asana, and ceremony. You will journey from setting an intention to aligning your heart/soul/mind with it. You will receive tools and guidance to step into dedication, devotion, and action and learn to LIVE into your sankalpa.
Arrive ready to ask your heart what it longs for; the answer is there when you listen. You'll leave with a clearer vision for the year ahead, and an intention bracelet to serve as a reminder.
**Click here to register.**
Live Your Yoga
Tuesday evenings from January 11th - February 7th, 6:45-7:45pm
Join me for a four week series to explore the 8 Limbed Path of Yoga - from the moral and ethical guidelines (yamas and niyamas) to meditation and mindfulness, and everything in between. Learn how to live your yoga both on and off the yoga mat through accessible and relevant teachings.
Each week includes lecture, discussion, and experiential learning. This workshop includes a workbook that will be used throughout our time together - including reflection questions, yogic terminology, and more.
**Click here to register.**
credentials | experience
E-RYT500 + YACEP
200HR Yoga Teacher Trainings
Heart of the Cascades, 2011
Rolf Gates Yoga, 2014
Namaspa School of Yoga, 2016
300HR Yoga Teacher Training
Janet Stone Yoga, 2018
Path of Devotion, 108 Hour Trainings with Janet Stone Yoga
Esalen, Fall 2019
Mandala Springs, Fall 2020
Additional Training with Janet Stone Yoga
Myth and Mantra, 2019
Teaching a Healing Tempo, 2019
Living the 8 Limbs, 2018
Additional Trainings
Baptiste Yoga: Level 1, 2017
Etc.
School of Life: I've climbed a few mountains and fallen face first into some gutters, 1976 - present.
