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“I have taken yoga classes at MSR since about April 2017. I had never taken a yoga class in my life prior and believe I was led here for reasons that only became obvious after about 6 months. Lisa, her studio and approach to yoga created a place for healing for me that I was largely unaware I needed. This changed in Dec of 2017 during the last position offered in a yoga class that unexpectedly triggered parts of a memory that was just not ok. That difficult experience, which Lisa brought me through, began a journey with an eclectic group of practitioners who helped me identify and address the physical, emotional, and spiritual damage that had been with me for much of my life. It has been a time of deep healing in all three of these areas, although there is still some work to be done. This is the backdrop that sparked my interest in Deepening Your Practice.

I wanted this question answered, what IS yoga, really? And what is Lisa really teaching as my body tries to take these shapes? When Deepening Your Practice became available last Fall, I decided it was time to find out. I took only Part 1 of this class as I did not want to become a yoga teacher. I wanted to understand how this practice brought me back to life. It was clear to me that the physical practice, daily meditation, and breathwork I had already been doing was helpful. But I didn’t know the why. So, I launched into this class with 5 other participants and learned more than I imagined. I began to understand how much yoga encompasses beyond the physical; to see and experience how our body functions beyond the bones, blood, and tissue; to understand how the Chakras are directly related to the yoga positions I strive to attain; how breath, meditation and yoga poses work together; and where all this can ultimately lead. There is so much more. I know I will be returning to the course materials to reread and remember how all this is connected to me, to you, to the Universal Life in whatever way we define that. If you are to Deepen Your Practice, you will know when the time is right. And you will have a choice to only deepen your practice or to also become a yoga teacher.”

Namaste -Mary H.

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“In the fall of 2016, I participated in the “Deepening Your Practice” course at Spirit Rising Yoga. I had no intention of moving on to the teacher training module, I just wanted to improve my own yoga practice and to explore the spirituality side of it. Over the course of 17 sessions, we played with the poses and emphasized the energy of the practice. We learned about energy lines, chakras, meridians, nadis, koshas, layers of energy and how to tap into it to help us heal. We touched on Ayurvedic medicine, learned anatomy, practiced meditation, mantras and mindfulness. We read from several sources and had many fascinating discussions ranging finding our edge in physical practice, to living the Yamas and Niyamas, to the underlying spirituality of yoga as an individual connection to “Source”. I learned new insight and a different way of thinking regarding everyday interactions. I started the process of letting go of old emotional scars, learned to see others with less judgement and found a measure of peace. I have learned to forgive myself for being “perfectly imperfect” . And, along the way I made friends with a fabulous group of ladies. Thank you, Lisa, for guiding us, encouraging us and gently nudging me until the lesson finally clicked into place. You have given me many “aha” moments and a new way of looking at life, spirit and the interconnectedness of those around us. I am so very pleased that I joined this course. Because my best is yet to come!”

Jackie

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“What can I say, Spirit Rising is my Happy Place!! The studio energy, positivity, friendly students, and knowledgeable teachers brought me to this studio and kept me coming back for more. After practicing here for 6 years, I am now a proud member of the Yoga Teaching community that has emerged from Spirit Rising. I am humbled by the love and guidance Lisa has provided me on this very special journey. I encourage everyone to start their Yoga journey today! and Spirit Rising is an excellent place to start!!! “

Anna R.