Lynn Wickersham

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My journey on the yogic path began in a few years after the loss of my mother to cancer Through dedicated study and consistent practice I navigated through a period of deep grief with grace and curiosity Encouraged by several yoga teachers I began teaching yoga informally and in attended a -hr residential yoga teacher training program at the Yandara Yoga Institute in Baja California Sur under the tutelage of Shane Perkins This immersion at Yandara would change the course of my life Notwithstanding my career as a professional wildlife biologist I prioritized teaching yoga and the continuation of my study of yoga philosophy and lifestyle In I became a Certified Yoga Therapist C-IAYT after completing a rigorous -hr training program My teachers included dedicated experts in the field of Yoga Therapy and Ayurveda including Nischala Joy Devi Shanti Shanti Kaur Khalsa Laura Kupperman Durga Leela Maria Mendola Neil Pearson Antonio Sausys Jai Dev Singh and Amy Weintraub I have taught group and private yoga classes for over years and am a co-owner of Yogadurango and owner-operator of Birdsong Yoga Therapy Durango CO I believe in the transformational qualities of yoga and it is my intention to guide students along their own yogic and life journeys I currently teach public classes and offer private yoga sessions and individualized Yoga Therapy services My areas of specialty include chronic pain grief autoimmune and neurological disorders and mental health conditions I work one-on-one with individuals tailoring Yoga Therapy Plans to meet each client where they are to meet their individual needs and goals I also offer small in-person and online group programs for chronic pain grief and stress relief.