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Nickname:
Ries
What’s your story?
Lisa M. Ries began her fitness career at age fifteen. Previously Gold Certified by ACE (American Council of Exercise), she now focuses on yoga and holds an ERYT (Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher) certification from Yoga Alliance.
Her first yoga sessions were self-taught, based on readings and pictures in a paperback book. Then she ventured into a small class where she kept to herself, noticing that the practice was unearthing deeply-held sadness. Eventually, feelings of interconnection, contentment, playfulness and gratitude also began to surface.
Lisa’s study is highly eclectic, notably influenced by classes at Laughing Lotus, but also including exploration-- over twenty years’ worth-- of a wide range of styles, disciplines and philosophies. She currently teaches at Life Clubs, Samudra and Revolution Yoga, where she did her teacher training.
Her own classes, primarily vinyasa, blend precision with freestyle, anatomical awareness with intuition and exploration. They focus on the symbolic resonance of the ancient asanas -- yoga as an inquiry into the soul. Teaching yoga has shown her the beauty of each individual’s expression of the art of yoga, and she has been witness to yoga as a gateway to healing and transformation. She is honored to be a part of the yoga community at Revolution.
What are your biggest passions in life?
My four-year old daughter. Writing. Reading. Getting outdoors (like to the beach in any weather) or going deep inside (like by keeping a journal).
meaningful relationships: with my partner, Brendan, with my closest friends and with my family. Super long showers or baths (probably the Pisces in me) and working very hard. i teach English and creative writing at the high school level, and I teach yoga.
How do you plan on changing the world?
I align myself with what I think is of highest value most and, to the best of my ability, give that my devotion.
How many passport stamps do you have? 5
Besides various places around the US, like Illinois, Tucson or Hawaii, I have visited Canada, Jamaica, England and Ireland.
Certifications and Trainings:
Ace Certification (American Council of Exercise) since 1989.
200 hour yoga certification through Revolution Yoga. Bhagavad Gita Studies with Joshua Green. Yogic lifestyle and the Hatha Yoga Pradipika Studies with Yogi Amit. Restorative Yoga and Yoga Nidra Training with Evangeline Houlihan. Kids and Prenatal Yoga Module with Amanda DiGiovanna. The Art of Teaching Inversions with Kat Fowler. Power yoga certification. i attend the east coast alliance fitness conference either yearly or bi-yearly to maintain my ace certification. Ihave had the opportunity to study with, among others: jill miller, max strom, leslie kaminoff, rodney yee, dana flynn, robert steinbacher, desiree rumbagh, edvige gilbert, and kelly morris. |
