Raissa Lerner
Raissa Lerner, E-RYT 500, is a passionate yogi, teacher, nature lover, and student of yoga philosophy as it applies to modern life. Her signature soul-powered vinyasa classes approach the practice of yoga as a sacred heart-opening journey ~ a deeply intentional moving meditation. Expect to cultivate total body awareness, focus on functional alignment, and learn to breathe into each asana to build strength and stamina with grace and ease. Raissa enjoys inspiring yogis of all backgrounds to discover their authentic power, presence and freedom of expression in the practice.
Raissa began practicing Hatha yoga with Rodney Yee in 1995, as a busy working mom. She became certified to teach in 2011, and has completed over 700 hours of basic and advanced teacher trainings with Janet Stone, Shiva Rea, Mark Whitwell, Rusty Wells, among others. Raissa is inspired by the writings of Mary Oliver, Ram Dass and Piero Ferrucci, the Yoga Sutras, and heart-centered beats. Raissa leads teacher trainings, workshops and retreats worldwide, and mentors new yoga teachers. Raissa loves to collaborate with other teachers, musicians, sound artists and bodyworkers to create retreats and special events for public and private clients. Other than that, she supports her three spirited children to reach for the stars.
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