Lindsay Lusignea Kiracofe

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Yoga is an inward focus with outward expression All Things Change I took my first yoga class at a time in my life when I believed I was at the top of my athletic game I could run for miles out-hustle guys and out-lift women twice my size When I went to my first vinyasa yoga class I could hardly stand on one foot I was humbled and I was out of my comfort zone I was at the end of my lacrosse career and I did not want to lift heavy weights anymore I was tired of running so much but I still wanted to stay strong and healthy minutes into that first yoga class I swore I would never go back Everyone was so flexible doing odd things with their bodies balancing on their hands and breathing loudly It was not until the last minutes of class that I was bit by that toothy yoga bug The teacher read a passage that spoke straight to me It reminded me of something my favorite psychologist Carl Rogers would speak of It was about seeing the beauty in others and loving ourselves I was hooked In that moment I realized yoga was much more than the physical experience it was a journey into the mind and spirit  Challenges are our great lessons Today the challenge and the love for the practice still remains Initially it was the challenge of getting through the or minutes practice It was the physical challenge to keep up with the class Then it became the challenge of quieting my mind enough to focus on my breathing more Then it became the challenge of no longer needing to be challenged My practice has become and is about active surrender As the Buddha said “suffering is optional” It is the balance of power challenge discipline focus strength and grace ease fluid movement breath flexibility To let go isnt about losing control its about faith My yoga practice is the playground where I explore life with curiosity My mat acts like a  mirror offering a reflection of myself in which I discover who I am and who I am not My practice is a source of vitality from which I re-boot and energize my spirit Yoga shifted for me from a physical method of exercise to an active practice of becoming a better more healthy more vibrant version of myself The inspiration and clarity I feel after each practice is the driving force behind my choice to bring the power of yoga to others  Its about balance With my experience in clinical and counseling psychology teaching yoga and training yoga teachers became the most intuitive and natural next step I want people to live lives of authentic self-expression and balance Teaching to each side of the scales: power and grace mind and body vitality and restoration fun and technicality I am passionately dedicated to offering two complementary styles of yoga: Power Vinyasa Classes: A dynamic flowing form of yoga that links together breath and movement Based on the Baron Baptiste yoga method these classes have the power to transform your body revive your spirit and make you feel alive You will experience a variety of postures expand on alignment principles and get sweaty Learn to go with the flow find your edge and experience inner harmony Restore & Revive Classes: Based on Yin and Restorative practices these classes focus on deep therapeutic benefits of relieving tension in the bodies connective tissues to create physical ease This is a slow paced style of yoga where the postures are held for an extended period of time while relaxing your muscles The nature of this practice targets not just the muscles but the connective tissues such as the ligaments bones and even the joints of the body that normally are not afforded much attention in more active styles of yoga These classes offer balance and a restorative counterpoint to a more vigorous practice  Breathe Be curious Have fun Focus Open up to possibility  Pillars of Lindsays teaching includes: Breathe Be curious Have fun Focus your mind Open up to possibility that you can live your life powerfully happy with optimal health inside and out Her enriching and transformative programs: Lindsay has been a teacher of teachers since leading hour and hour yoga teacher trainings across the country  Locally based out of the Baltimore and Philadelphia areas you can also find her around the globe spreading the power of yoga The programs she has created and leads include: hour Yoga Teacher Training Assists & Adjustments of yoga training Restore & Revive Teacher Training Yoga philosophy webinars and seminars The Holistic Athlete : Consulting for yoga teachers : Consulting for yoga businesses and management teams Yoga & Nutrition Retreats Yoga workshops including inversions hip openers back bends advanced transitions advanced poses restorative yoga and more Training experience: + hour yoga certification E-RYT : Lifeline Power Yoga hours of Vinyasa Yoga training with Jason Crandell hour Yoga Anatomy certification: Leslie Kaminoff hour Yoga Philosophy training with Georg Feuerstein Thai Yoga certified: The Vedic Conservatory Reiki Certified Level : Mary Spinoso Past and current training immersions with: Baron Baptiste Bernie Clark Judith Lasater Ana Forrest Seane Corn Jason Crandell Lululemon Ambassador Manduka Ambassador The Trip Tribe Ambassador.