“I just began yoga this year for the first time.  Lisa Schmahl was one of my very first teachers, and she is definitely my favorite.  She is so warm and welcoming to me as a newbie.  Helpful in adjusting my form, and encouraging to my new practice.  Her classes are always different, never boring, nor repetitive.  The voice of a teacher matters to me, and Lisa has such a calming but strong voice.I love her classes and her spirit.”

“Lisa is an absolutely amazing yoga instructor! Her cues are precise and her eye for accurate form is astounding. She helps her students understand each movement and pose through various yoga “hacks” which convey not just movement and placement, but which brilliantly explain how your body should feel.

Each of Lisa’s classes is unique. She makes sure to speak with all new students about any physical issues they have and asks if anyone has requests on the areas to work on. The focus of the class is then adjusted.

Lisa’s instruction has helped me, in particular, to deal with standing poses which were virtually impossible due to various toe and foot conditions. Her plan was genius: ignore my toes and gain core strength to pull my weight up and out of my feet. I am forever grateful for her help and am privileged to have her as a yoga instructor.”

“Yoga with lisa changed my practice. She is gifted and intuitive teacher. She enabled me to go beyond poses and into the personal journey yoga can become. Lisa has a sense of joy that makes her classes special and fun”.
Namaste.

Lisa came into my yoga life almost three years ago when she began teaching at Palos Verdes Yoga.  I remember thinking after taking just one class with her that this was a woman who knew what she was talking about but didn’t preach it, understood people and BONUS, was funny in that dry, confident way that I find smart and silly at the same time.

Since that time I have learned to respect Lisa’s strength, modesty and willingness to give everything to her students in every class, regardless of what might be challenging her personally.

Lisa has crafted workshops to address a variety of topics, from alignment basics and more advanced challenges, to meditation techniques.  Her absolute insistence that we understand the importance of correct alignment and the risk of injury in not having that knowledge is a critical component of her instruction.   She feels the energy of her students and is willing to alter, modify or change her plans.  Nothing is ever by rote or canned.

I have grown to love Lisa as a person and admire her for the integrity and love she brings to her practice and mine.  I look forward to every class with her.  Her dedication and commitment to always learning, along with her love of Yoga and all that yoga symbolizes makes her a teacher and guide to seek out.

“Lisa’s classes are a beautifully balanced blend of challenge and fun at the same time!  She always brings a light-hearted sense of humor, kind spirit and a completely non-judgmental environment so every student feels safe and supported (and you will crack a smile/chuckle more than once!) Lisa is keenly aware of each students’ needs and offers adjustments/modifications as needed in the most effective way.  Her knowledge and passion for people, yoga and anatomy is very apparent and you will leave her class feeling amazing! Namaste!”