Yoga means to yoke or join together in a circle what better place to practice than in your community😊

My yoga career began in 2011 when I completed my 200 hour teacher training and has continued since then with building on hours of teaching and training.

Yoga sparked my interest in other health modalities that included receiving reiki practitioner certification. The energy work of reiki works well with yoga and can be a supportive practice for post surgery, cancer treatments and to enhance a regular wellness routine.

While working as a volunteer at Edmonton Wellspring for 2 years as a yoga teacher reiki was incorporated with the restorative yoga classes.

Another part of my yoga journey was teaching regular classes at Yoga Within and Yoga central yoga studios in Edmonton.

During this time I worked with other teachers holding regular classes and workshops that included various styles of yoga.

Each class includes: breathing practices, yoga postures, meditation and visualization to restore and rejuvenate energy and balance within the body, as well build strength and stability.

The yoga classes that I teach allow you to move at your own pace.

Nutritional therapy is also an area of my interest I completed an online course and recieved a certificate in 2021.

Working in the community has been very rewarding in providing a deeper understanding of how aspects of yoga and combined modalities can be used in daily life to increase overall wellness.

Community groups offer opportunities to relate to one another and share helpful information.

Gold Bar Community members are very supportive and welcoming, I would like to extend the welcome to you to come to yoga at Gold Bar Hall see the website calendars for schedules.

As well at Capilano Community Hall, where I have a morning class every week Wednesdays 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Lisa is an AFLCA certified instructor who specializes in strength training and pre/postnatal with years of experience. She is passionate that all people, no matter the shape or size or age, find a way to move their bodies that they enjoy. She loves things that bring people together and build community, it seems sweating together once or twice a week seems to do that! She is an easy going and chill person who can create a challenging workout for anyone! 

Lisa has three kids and lives in the neighborhood, you will often find her in the ravine to unwind and connect with nature biking and cross-country skiing. 

Mom and Me Mondays

This class welcomes people with littles or people who a morning class just works best for.  it combines strength and cardio with a special focus on pelvic floor.  Littles of all ages are welcome to attend, and play.  9:30-10:30am on Mondays

Sunday Strong

This is a 70-minute class that is focused on getting you stronger with a 20-minute stretch and foam rolling time at the end. We use a variety of equipment and class styles to keep everyone interested. All fitness levels are welcome and you can join at any time! This class runs Sunday from 6:45-7:55

Come check it out! you'll be glad you did!

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Monday's 11:00 am - 12:00 pm, 
Wednesday's 8:15 - 9:15 pm, 

Sign up to pay $10 per class for as many classes as you like
Drop in pay $12
Try one class free

Each class has a theme that is designed to allow you to move at your own pace and level and include: being present to start with grounding and calming the mind, warm up with stretching move to standing postures then back to the mat for relaxation.
Various yoga postures are sequenced to work together often focused on releasing tension in the common areas, neck shoulders, lower back and hips.
Working to increase strength and stability in the body.
Harmony and rejuvenated energy with an improved mood and clarity of mind awareness.
Pranayama breathing, visualization and meditation are added and used in combination with each class theme. Themes are also based around the season. Look for updates on Gold Bar Facebook page and the community's website.

Thank you so much for your interest and participation in our yoga program.
Please feel free to reach out to me with any questions or comments.

Namaste,
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Please note:
Arrive a few minutes early to sign a waiver first class. It you are under 18 your parent or guardian will need to sign prior to participating.

Bring your own mat and any other items you like to use such as blankets.
We have foam blocks and some straps available.

Gold Bar Preschool is a parent cooperative that offers small class sizes located in Gold Bar Elementary School- 10525 - 46 street. We run a child-led curriculum focusing on early literacy, STEM, art, sensory exploration and dramatic play- all in a fun interactive way!

We are accepting registration for 3 and 4 year olds. Two sessions are available to attend; M-W-F and T- Th classes running 9:00 - 11:30am.

For more information or for a registration form, please call Lindsay at 780 708 3461 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.