a journey in yoga

Trishka Lemos holds an Iyengar Yoga Intermediate Junior II level of certification, and comes with over 30 years of experience.

The Iyengar Yoga certification process is considered the "gold standard" of Yoga teaching credentials. It is very rigorous, ensuring a well-trained instructor in the art, science, and philosophy of yoga. Future teachers confirm their dedication through years of study: at least 3 years as students + an additional 3 years of a Teacher Training Program.

Trishka and BKS Iyengar in Pune

Trishka is a certified Intermediate Junior II Iyengar Yoga Teacher as well as a Certified Yoga Therapist (C-IAYT). Trishka is the sole owner/operator of Iyengar Yoga Aspen.

Teacher training includes the study of anatomy, physiology, philosophy, and practical teaching methods. Candidates for certification undergo an assessment process that includes introducing a mentor teacher and a three-part exam.

In addition to completing the rigorous process of becoming a certified Iyengar Yoga teacher in 2006, Trishka has undergone a 4-year Iyengar Yoga Therapy Program. This program included an in-depth study of the appendicular skeleton system, the axial skeleton system, the organic body, and the nervous system.

Trishka was born in Aspen, Colorado and began practicing yoga in 1989. She has been to Pune, India more than once to study directly under the guidance of the Iyengar family, including Geetaji and Prashantji. While in Pune she also assisted in the medical classes. Her on-going studies include:

  • Annual advanced intensives with senior Iyengar teacher, Patricia Walden.
  • Teacher Trainings, classes and Yoga Therapy Intensives with Gloria Goldberg
  • Teacher Trainings, classes and Yoga Therapy Intensives with Lois Steinberg
  • Iyengar Yoga Conventions with, Abhijata Iyengar.

Certifications

  • Certified Intermediate Junior II Iyengar Yoga Teacher - Over 34 years of experience!
  • Certified Yoga Therapist (C-IAYT) - Over 15 years of experience!
  • Yoga Alliance E-RYT 500
  • Pranayama
  • Meditiation

Specializations

  • Chronic pain of the knee, hips, lower back, neck and shoulders
  • Depression, anxiety, trauma, PTSD
  • Difficulty with conception
  • Migraines
  • Covid-19 recovery
  • Other chronic conditions including systemic conditions, movement disorders such as Parkinson's, etc. and immune disorders chronic fatigue etc.
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