Move freely. Release tension.  

Feel more at home in your body.

Community Yoga

Hatha Yoga classes in Victoria, BC

Thursday, 5:45-6:45pm

Apr 16 - Jun 18

Fairfield Community Centre

Yoga               

 with Lisa Claire              

Black and white photo of a woman with curly hair wearing a tank top, sitting outdoors near a rock, with grassy background.

I am fascinated by the body-mind connection and passionate about integrating mindful movement practices into our often frenetic and desk-bound lives. I view yoga as a technique to tune-in to the body, heal what ails, create a new habit, and find our own ground.

My teaching style interweaves hatha yoga with functional movement and techniques inspired by Katonah Yoga. Classes are designed to promote greater mobility, strength, and joint stability, while allowing enough time in each pose to attune to the breath and align the body. Drawing on Polyvagal Theory, each session blends challenge and support within a flexible framework for exploration.

Hatha yoga can be an incredible tool to study ourselves, get to know ourselves, and learn how best to inhabit the unique structure of our own physical body.

I am grateful to all the teachers I’ve had the privilege of studying with, especially my mentor of 10+ years, yoga therapist, Michelle Rubin, whose influence has profoundly shaped my practice and teachings; and Yogacharya Venkatesha and Acharye Hema, the founders of Atmavikasa Center of Yogic Sciences whose disciplined teachings deeply enriched my understanding and experience of yoga. I aim to offer what my teachers have given me and invite everyone to experience an elevated level of ease and empowerment within their own skin.

Part of the proceeds from community yoga classes goes to the following organizations: Our Place Society and Seva Canada.

 
 
 
 
  • “Lisa meets each of her students wherever they are at with grace, gentleness, and respect. She is vigilant about practicing yoga safely and carefully observes her students. Her extensive knowledge of yoga combined with her warm, soft-spoken teaching style and her unconditional acceptance of all students makes her classes very comfortable and welcoming to everyone. I have been Lisa’s student for about two years and leave every class with a lightness and ease in my body. I feel so fortunate to have her as a teacher and highly recommend her classes whether you are new to yoga or an experienced practitioner.”

  • “Lisa is such a thoughtful and skilled yoga teacher with a calming and compassionate presence. I loved how accessible her classes were for someone like me with lots of injuries - she always offered modifications and different options for poses. I highly recommend her classes!”

  • "Wonderful teacher. Great sessions. You walk out better in every respect."

  • "Lisa is a very skillful instructor. She is mindful of offering adaptations for folks with injuries, and different levels of skill and experience. Her class have a good pace and skills are built on over time. I definitely recommend taking a class with her."

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