Hometown: Berlin, MA

Favorite inspirational quote: “We are what we think. All that we are arises with our thoughts. With our thoughts we make the world. Speak or act with a pure mind, and happiness will follow you as your shadow, unshakeable.” – Buddha

When/where/with who was your first yoga class? In high school, with a big yoga book in my living room

What / who inspires you? I am totally inspired by people with no ego or defenses.

What I love most about yoga is: Its ability to melt away the built-up tension in our body-mind; to bring about joy!

What you can’t live without? Yoga and raw food

What you might not know about me: I’m a black belt in Shotokan karate

Best advice you’ve ever received (from who?): Meditate!

My favorite book: The Untethered Soul by Michael Singer

Favorite Word: Sahasrara (crown chakra)

Local escape: Metrowest yoga, raw food restaurants, and beaches

My favorite thing to do (other than yoga): Relax on the beach with friends and family – let’s go!

Lisa completed her 200 hour teacher training at the Kripalu in 2004. Since then, she has been teaching regularly and completing additional teacher trainings with Shawn Shaw, the Kripalu 500 hour training, Shiva Rea, Yoga Ed, and Circus Yoga, and done workshops with David Swenson, Rolfe Gates, Desiree Rumbaugh, Beryl Bender Birch, and Todd Norian. Lisa has a Masters degree in Food Science and Nutrition and a holistic health coaching certification from the Institute of Integrative Nutrition. She continues to explore trends in health and nutrition, and specializes in vegetarian and raw food diets. Lisa would love to help you find ways to improve your and your family’s health. For a consultation, please email lisamair31@yahoo.com.