Category Archives: Yoga

Nov. 11: Drop-in Workshops & Teacher Training in Santa Barbara. Join us!

Posted on October 29, 2016 by lisa

Introduction to Iyengar Yoga for Teachers I have been teaching this module for the Santa Barbara Yoga Center for twenty years. This year  we are changing the structure to include two workshops open to the general public. If you are … Continue reading →

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Touch and the summer of 2016

Posted on September 30, 2016 by lisa

Going off the well-worn track What happens when I jump off the bus, or the train, or the plane? It depends on how fast I am going to somewhere other than where I am, now, in this moment. This summer … Continue reading →

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You lose your grip, and then you slip / Into the masterpiece

Posted on May 29, 2016 by lisa

You lose your grip, and then you slip / Into the masterpiece. -Leonard Cohen In our upcoming workshop on June 9 in Malibu, my dear friend and inspired colleague, Peri Doslu, and I will create a container for this experience through … Continue reading →

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Join us June 9th for an all day Malibu yoga and meditation retreat!

Posted on April 21, 2016 by lisa

Join Senior Level Iyengar Yoga teacher Lisa Walford & Buddhist Meditation teacher Peri Doslu at the beautiful Serra Retreat in Malibu, CA Thursday, June 9, 2016, 9am – 4pm In this retreat, Lisa and Peri provide a playground for us … Continue reading →

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Effective Communication and the Business of Yoga

Posted on March 25, 2016 by lisa

The first time I heard the term “industry of yoga” was in 2004. It was a portent of what was to come. I had to upscale my involvement with marketing, media, and management. Fortunately, now there are resources to help. … Continue reading →

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April in Tokyo at YogaPlus (all are welcome)

Posted on March 25, 2016 by lisa

I return to Tokyo next month and will be teaching at YogaPlus. They invited me in 2007 to teach their first conference. I look forward to seeing you! Workshops Fri Apr 15 19:00: Shoulder joints & Hip Joints Sat Apr 16 19:30: … Continue reading →

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connecting with the elemental fabric in our body – 01-Apr-16 at Triyoga Camden

Posted on March 19, 2016 by lisa

connecting with the elemental fabric in our body From the Prasna Upanishad: “What powers support this body? Which of them is manifested in it? And among them all, which is the greatest?” The sage replied: “The powers are space, air, … Continue reading →

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Śīrṣāsana – King of Asanas

Posted on February 23, 2016 by lisa

Inversions are the centerpiece of a mature practice in Iyengar Yoga. Many yoga students who practice Sirsasana  (headstand) and Salamba Sarvangasana (Shoulder stand) and are not familiar with the potent variations that accompany the King and Queen of asana. Just … Continue reading →

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A prop is first and foremost a teacher

Posted on December 12, 2015 by lisa

This was the first afternoon presentation of the conference. Abhijata introduced the session with images of the many ways that we support and participate with one another. We seek support to grow, for guidance (a child and teacher), for emotional … Continue reading →

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Gravity and the heart

Posted on December 11, 2015 by lisa

Guruji’s writings will seed lifetimes of contemplation. This summary of Eddy Marks’ talk at Yoganushasanam includes my own midnight musings. “Intelligence is in every cell in the body, but dormant. You have to learn how to tap it.” Some of … Continue reading →

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