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Lisa Flynn

"A few years ago, I noticed that when my two very young children would join my morning yoga practice, it was not only fun for them, but seemed to improve their focus and mood as well. While researching yoga for babies, toddlers and older children, I quickly realized that the benefits of yoga can be enjoyed by people of all ages, 3 weeks old to 100+. I attended my first training with Marsha Metzger and immediately started teaching. I was hooked. The children teach me much more than I teach them! I am so grateful."

In addition to founding ChildLight Yoga, LLC in 2005, Lisa also assisted Dover Yoga Studio (Dover, NH) in opening a brand new studio dedicated to children and teens - now the home of ChildLight Yoga. Lisa has over 150 hours of training in yoga for children. She holds an advanced-level certification from Color Me Yoga 'for Children® and is also a Certified Itsy Bitsy Yoga® Facilitator (CIBYF), Certified YogaEd.™ Instructor and Circus Yoga Teacher. She has also studied with Craig Hanauer of Every Kids Yoga. Lisa is certified in Adult/Infant/Child CPR. She is also a Reiki Practitioner and incorporates her knowledge of chakras, energy centers in the body, in her work with children and families. Though she has little interest in teaching yoga to adults ("they're not as much fun!"), Lisa continues her personal study of yoga and yoga philosophy with Julie Rost of the YogaLife Institute as she works towards earning a 200 hr. adult yoga certification in 2008. She blends many teaching methods together with additional inspiration drawn from the YogaKids®, Radiant Child and Next Generation Yoga® programs.

Most importantly, Lisa is Mommy to two beautiful yoginis, and wife to a wonderful and supportive husband. As with most families, their lives are busy, sometimes outright hectic. Work, her children's activities, and even just keeping the house clean can become stressful at times. She uses yoga, meditation, and power of positive thought to bring balance into her life. Her goal is to teach her young students to do the same, providing them with tools they can use for a lifetime of health and wellness.

With a B.A. in Communication, Lisa spent over 10 years working in the fields of Marketing, Advertising and Business Management in Atlanta, Chicago and Portsmouth. She is extremely grateful to be able to combine the knowledge gained from her past work experience with her love of yoga and children.