just liz, please.
I believe in kindness, truth, and miracles.
Life humbly ushered me to a yoga class and one Friday evening 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. Fast forward to today and now my heartfelt intention is for all beings to feel at home in their body, on this earth, and in this life.
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, subtle body awareness and energetics, mantra, and mudra. I believe in our collective consciousness and 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 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
the practices of yoga.
May the efforts I make,
the words I speak,
and the actions I take -
bring forth more truth and kindness
to 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.
$75/hour, $275/4 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?
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). This may mean breaking down your foundation, exploring all the parts, and rebuilding.
I'm not a coach, nor do I claim to be. I'm here to support you moving in the direction of your dreams and become an aware and empowered teacher, human, friend, partner - full of grace and strength.
This offering includes yoga and meditation, mantra & mudra, book/podcast/reading recommendations, pranayama exercises, journaling prompts, and buckets of love.
$300 - $500 *sliding scale
workshops | trainings | retreats
Let's learn, grow, and evolve together.
200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training: Living and Leading from your Heart
Stay tuned for 2023 training dates.
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 details**
Intention | Connection | Alignment
December 28, 2022 - January 2, 2023
Join Love Bird Yoga in Southern Baja for a New Years retreat and step into 2023 with intention, tools and teachings to align with your intention, and practices of devotion. This retreat includes a day trip to Todos Santos, optional surf lessons, meals, asana practices, workshops and more! **Click here for more information and 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 mountains and fallen into gutters, 1976 - present.
