Iyengar Yoga with K-Lea Gifford

Best yoga class of my life because K-Lea customizes each class to the practitioners and their needs
May 18th, 2023

I've taken yoga classes from a variety of teachers over the years. While some teachers will read something spiritual in the beginning, or say something about yoga being a practice, the class itself most often feels like a stretch class with perhaps a bit of spirituality. As a meditator, I have often wondered how this approach represented apractice. K-Lea's classes are very different. Not only does she read a sutra and provide insight at the beginning of class, but during the class she provides the variety of asana adaptations for "your body today." She also provides adjustments in a way that links the spiritual concepts....equanimity, balance, awareness, and more with the way that we approach the posture. The entire class is infused with the relationship of mindful body awareness to our lives. I have to admit thatI'm now spoiled. At the end of class I feel like I've had both a lovely physical challenge and a spiritual journey. It feels like I've been practicing.
Oct 20th, 2020

K-Lea is an awesome yoga instructor. I always feel tuned up and tuned in after a session with her. She meets you at your level and encourages and educates you to safely care for your body. I learn something new every time I work with her. She is intuitive and professional in her abilities to guide a practice. I enjoy every minute and highly recommend her!
Sep 22nd, 2020

K-Leas teaching is filled with compassion for her students, humor and an amazing depth of knowledge in the Iyengar system. Her attention to detail and knowing what each of her students needs is exceptional. I learn something new about my body in every class I take with her. We are truly blessed to have such a remarkable teacher here in Durango.
Jun 11th, 2019

Highly trained perceptive teacher! One of the best. We are so lucky to have such a knowledgeable teacher in this town plus he4 classes are FUN!
May 30th, 2019