http://www.shaktivinyasa.com
lisablackavolio@comcast.net
Lisa Black, M.Ed. & CYT
Founder/Director of SHAKTI Vinyasa Yoga East, West & Redmond, Senior Baptiste Yoga Instructor
Lisa Black is the founder/director of SHAKTI Vinyasa Yoga East, West & Redmond studios, voted “Best Power Yoga Studios” by Seattle Magazine in 2010. She has been featured by Yoga Journal several times, including a March 2008 article highlighting her as one of the “talented upcoming yoga teachers in the country.” Recognized as a Senior Baptiste yoga instructor, Lisa brings 11 years of yoga training and over 20 years of teaching experience to her daily classes, workshops, and retreats and offers a broad range of knowledge, techniques, perspective, and a great sense of fun!
With Lisa's energy, attention to detail, and positive attitude, her classes are challenging yet accessible, inspiring and filled with heart. While guiding you with key alignment cues, Lisa keeps you moving fluidly and breathing deeply. She leads you through creative flowing sequences as she encourages you to explore your edge, discover your strength, and awaken your spirit! Lisa often shares personal experiences, insightful readings, and philosophical thoughts to support living a happy and balanced life. You will feel the sense of connection and community in Lisa’s classes through her heart-centered and passionate approach to life.
Lisa says, “I strive to create a unique and impactful experience so that you shift in your mind and body…that leaves you feeling more expansive. I believe in empowering students to try challenging postures (like handstand). Through giving you tools and techniques for healthy alignment, I believe that you can do many things!”
Baron Baptiste has been her main teacher, inspiration, and mentor. Lisa’s other influences include Shiva Rea, Ana Forrest, Sean Corn, Bryan Kest, and John Friend.
During a 6-month journey around India in 1999, Lisa was first certified as a Sivananda yoga instructor. In 2000, she furthered her training in Seattle by completing teacher trainings with senior Iyengar instructor Aadil Palhkivala. In 2001, Lisa first met Baron Baptiste and completed his very first Level 1 & 2 Baptiste Power Vinyasa Yoga Teacher Trainings. Since that time, Lisa has become one of the few Senior Master Baptiste Power Vinyasa Yoga Instructors under Baron Baptiste’s direct training and mentoring. Lisa has been assisting and teaching with Baron Baptiste at teacher trainings and boot camps nationally and internationally since 2001. Lisa founded SHAKTI Vinyasa Yoga (West) in September 2003, opened SHAKTI East in January 2006 with her husband, Peter Avolio, and opened SHAKTI Redmond in January 2011.
Lisa lives a full life teaching yoga, directing three yoga studios, training new teachers, and playing with her two young children.
