About Lise | Certified Iyengar Yoga Teacher in Bern

My yoga journey began due to severe back pain, which left me unable to walk or stand comfortably, resulting in chronic pain. This challenging experience led me to Iyengar Yoga. The methodical use of props and disciplined practice helped me regain mobility and rebuild trust in my body. I became a certified Iyengar Yoga teacher in Vancouver, Canada, and am thrilled to bring my practice and teachings to Bern, Switzerland.

I believe yoga offers profound benefits that are deeply personal. For me, it goes beyond flexibility and physical fitness—it's about the connection between mind, body, and soul. Known for my methodical, passionate, and supportive teaching style, I encourage students to explore their potential, listen to their bodies, and experience the transformative power of being present through a consistent personal practice.

After a decade of practicing Yoga, I continue to deepen my knowledge, through regular study with senior teachers.

ACKNOWLEDGMENT / HonoringYoga's Roots

I want to acknowledge that Yoga originated in India and Southeast Asia, and that I have the utmost respect for B.K.S Iyengar and his family’s teachings and experiences. I am thankful for all the teachers before them, for without them we would not be where we are today. I am grateful for having the privilege to share this Art, and for being an eternal student of Yoga.

I am committed to making my classes as inclusive as possible, by humbly sharing and teaching whatI know about Yoga, to all, welcoming all lived experiences. In making this commitment, I recognize that the creation of equitable spaces is an ongoing action and not a checklist - I will continue to deepen the understanding of my own positionality in order to respect and honor those of others. I am dedicated to meeting the needs of all those I share space with through our collective Yoga practice and will always be open to being called into conversations and learning.

I believe it is vital that we know our past and understand current realities in order to actively build equitable spaces for everyone. We must never forget that discrimination, racism, sexism and ableism are still very present in our society, and that there is still so much work to be done to disrupt and dismantle these and all forms of oppression.