Liza DiGaetano began her yoga practice in 2001 while attending college at the University of San Diego. She initially began practicing hot yoga (Bikram Yoga and Baron Baptiste's method) due to her mother's influence. She immediately devoted herself to daily practice because it seemed to cure her from her life long battle with anxiety.
Liza's teaching career began in 2003. Liza's most influential teacher is Edward Clark, the founder of Tripsichore Yoga Theatre. A master yogi, artist and innovator, Edward has introduced the most powerful, challenging, and creative vinyasa variations ever seen. She has also studied with Tim Miller, Jimmy Barkan, and Dharma Mittra among others. Liza is also prenatal certified by Kathy Lee Kappmeier, who started the prenatal yoga program at Sharp Hospital, in San Diego. Liza continually practices, studies, and teaches a large variety of yoga styles; However, Power Vinyasa is what she identifies with most. Her unique "outside of the box" approach to Power yoga combines the feminine aspects of Vinyasa flow with the more masculine, gymnastic aspects of an Ashtanga practice. Each posture seamlessly flows into the next in accordance with the breath while placing a large emphasis on the energy center or core. Liza is a registered Yoga Alliance Teacher at the level of E-RYT 500.
Liza believes that a powerful physical practice challenges your preconceptions about your own abilities thus helping you push beyond the limitations imposed by your mind. Liza's true passion is learning through her own practice. What inspires her most is that yoga is an endless learning experience and inner journey. Liza's classes are designed to delve into the core of your being; over time, revealing your true blissful nature. She feels honored to have been given the opportunity to study this ancient art form with so many amazing and gifted teachers. Her classes exemplify her enthusiasm to inspire others to change their lives through the gift of yoga.
Liza can be seen in the yoga book "Body Brilliance" by Alan Davidson and in various photographs by highly esteemed yoga photographer, Victoria Davis. Liza recently posed for Majestic Living Magazine's Fall 2007 issue, for a piece on hot yoga in San Diego. The grace and beauty of her practice permeates through into her fluid and cohesive teaching style.
Liza DiGaetano began her yoga practice in 2001 while attending college at the University of San Diego. She initially began practicing hot yoga (Bikram Yoga and Baron Baptiste's method) due to her mother's influence. She immediately devoted herself to daily practice because it seemed to cure her from her life long battle with anxiety. 