about me

Hi there! I’m Lisa Mechler, RYT500, RPYT, CCC-SLP (she/her)

I’m a reiki master, registered yoga teacher through the Yoga Alliance, licensed Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP), mom and animal lover in California. I live in the indigenous land of the Ohlone people, currently known as the San Francisco Bay Area, CA.

I was drawn to yoga in 2006 so I could stay healthy in my body and – let’s be honest – I lived a block away from a yoga studio at the time so it was convenient. But after continued practice, I noticed my inner dialogue shifting: I was kinder to myself, more patient, and was taking things less personally. I also felt the energetic interconnectedness between all beings and our planet, so I began incorporating the yogic principle of ahimsa (“non-harming”) into my life by adopting a vegan lifestyle and putting effort into being a conscious consumer.

I have a passion for sharing these benefits with others – to provide a compassionate and safe space to explore and strengthen the innate connection between body, mind, heart, and Spirit. Because if we can all tap into our unique Divine Spirit, we can live from a place of freedom and authenticity, collectively making the world a better place.

My teachings offer a unique blend of knowledge and expertise, including 8 years of experience working with patients in acute care hospitals. My familiarity with various medical conditions, neurological diagnoses, anatomy & physiology of the pulmonary system, and the musculoskeletal system, paired with well-rounded yogic and reiki training and personal practice exploration, allows my offerings to honor the whole person.

I received my Master’s in Communicative Disorders in 2009 from San Francisco State University and completed my 200-hour yoga training with Shambhava Yoga Konalani in 2016. I received my certificate in Prenatal Yoga from Jeanna Lurie and Hillary Easom of Lotus Blossom Prenatal Yoga in 2019 and completed an additional 300 hours of training with Amy Ippoliti of Vesselify School of Yoga in 2022. I recieved my reiki master certification in August 2024 with Lynn Blos of Healed by the Light after years of benefiting from the practice. My continued studies also include courses on pulmonary function, balance, and Women’s Health, to name a few. As a teacher and life-long student, I am devoted to continued learning and studying to honor the traditions of these practices and to better serve you.


TESTIMONIALS

  • "The enduring result I enjoy after every practice with Lisa is a wonderful release of tension.

    I come into every practice physically sore, tight, tense, and fragile. Lisa is the best instructor I’ve ever worked with at pacing our practice perfectly to get me warm, loose, and then energized. This wonderful state of calm and energized stays with me all day after practice and into bed for the night’s rest.”

    — Kami S

  • "Working with Lisa I have learned that I am finding a deeper and more intimate connection between my body and my inner self.

    Sometimes that is just release of stored tensions and reactions to things that have happened. Other times it is an opening to allow more gratitude and joy to grow. I always knew that there is the mind-body connection but practicing with Lisa has deepened my integration of body systems and mindful awareness of what is going on with me at any moment. I learned that taking care and being aware of my body helps me know myself and be a better functioning being.”

    — Carol Z

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