LIZA KEOGH: Yoga Instructor and owner of Soularium

In Liza's classes, we spend time at the beginning of each session allowing ourselves to simply arrive and become attentive to our breath and general state-of-being. From there, class unfolds to include poses, breathwork, and different approaches to meditation. Each class is different, although the Level One and Levels One + Two mixed classes are composed of basic asanas (poses) in order to build the physical vocabulary of yoga into the student's body. We also take into consideration the time of year, the abilities and needs of the students, and what is most lively in Liza's present inquiries. Beginners are welcome at most classes; Levels 2 or 3 require prior yoga experience.

Liza has found that over the years yoga has permeated most areas of her life.  Practicing yoga both on and off the mat has led to a deeper sense of comfort with her body, a greater compassion for herself and others, more patience for the challenges of parenting and personal relationships, and curiosity about the unknown.  Paying attention to the moment, listening deeply to the inner voices, and cultivating the capacity to sit with the easy times as well as the hard are just a few of the benefits of a regular yoga practice.

Liza has practiced yoga since 1994, and began teaching in earnest in 2002. She has studied with a variety of teachers in different traditions and found her yoga mentor in the person of Barbara Benagh.

      LIBBY LOWE: Yoga Instructor

In Libby's classes, students will learn yoga postures with the idea of finding comfort where their body is in the present moment. We will work on alignment and the coordination of breath and movement as we cultivate internal awareness.

Libby is a certified Kripalu Yoga Instructor, with over 10 years experience in practicing yoga. She recently certified at the 500-hr. level through Kripalu. Her influences include the Iyengar, Bikram, and Ashtanga traditions. Libby has also taught aerobics and fitness for over 15 years, including programs for seniors and pre- and post-natal students. She is an artist, jewelry designer, and decorative painter, having trained at Rhode Island School of Design.