YOGA FOR UPHOLSTERERS WITH LISA BOHLIN
Discover
the foundations of yoga so you can experience its transformational
effects. This session will revitalize your body, relax your mind, and
reduce stress with slow, gentle standing flows and floor poses to
increase your strength and flexibility. You will also learn useful
techniques to alleviate tension in the neck, shoulders, and low back, as
well as moves to counteract pain and stiffness in the hands and wrists
that can result from repetitive movements and overexertion on the job.
Ideal for beginners of any age or physical condition or experienced students who want a relaxing, slower paced class.
Lisa
received her BA from the University of Chicago in Behavioral Sciences
and Sociology, her M.A. in Educational Psychology, and her Ph.D. in
Educational Psychology and Human Development from Indiana University. Over
the past 30 years she has taught preschool and kindergarten, directed
early childhood education programs for children from birth-8 years,
served as a court appointed advocate for abused and neglected children,
supervised field placements in k-12 classrooms, taught a wide variety of
undergraduate and graduate courses, and co-authored an Educational
Psychology textbook used across the United States and in China. In her
current role as an educational consultant and lecturer, Lisa provides
continuing education and support in schools and community organizations
that serve children and families.
In
early 2018, Lisa completed her initial 200-hour RYT yoga certification
under the tutelage of five master teachers in South Goa, India. In 2020,
she completed her 500-hour RYT certification in the United States. Her
training has given her a broad perspective rooted in ancient eastern
wisdom enhanced by modern western innovation. Lisa is trained in many
yoga styles -- Hatha, Vinyasa, Ashtanga, Aerial, Yin, and Restorative.
She has practiced meditation for over 20 years, and she brings an
appreciation for working with the breath and calming the mind to her
yoga classes. Her classes are grounded in yoga philosophy, as well as
practical applications of educational psychology, human development, and
anatomy.

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