Jill Lawson
Yoga Expert
Email JillJill Lawson taught her first aerobics class in the summer of 1992. Since then she has earned a bachelor’s degree in exercise science from Fort Lewis College in Durango, Colorado and then went on to earn a master’s degree in physical education from Texas State University in San Marcos, Texas. In 1999 she became a certified Power Yoga instructor and then in 2004 dove in head first to live the classical teachings of yoga at the Sivananda Yoga Ashram during a life changing, teacher training intensive. Jill teaches yoga and Pilates classes in Southwest Colorado and leads retreats internationally. To learn more about Jill and her retreat schedule visit JillLawsonYoga.com.
Fun Facts About Jill
I Never Leave Home Without Shoes on my feet
Where I'd Rather Be Outside walking the dogs
My Bragging Rights Being 5’11”
Personal Fun Fact I can hula hoop and juggle at the same time
Refrigerator Staple Organic half and half
My Favorite Healthy Food Fresh coconut water
My Guiltiest Pleasure Salt rimmed margarita
Song That Gets Me Moving Hella Good by No Doubt
Favorite Fitness Activity Cross-country skiing with my three Labradors
Movie Seen Too Many Times to Count Wizard of Oz
The Book I'd Read Again A New Earth by Eckhart Tolle
First Paid Gig Selling rocks when I was five
Accomplishment Most Proud of Maintaining inner peace
Recent Posts
Yoga to the Rescue Books Provide Light-Hearted Relief for the Modern Woman
23 May 2013, 4:15 pmI am often asked by women in need of a little stress relief if I can recommend a book that will help them incorporate yoga into their crazy and hectic lives. I realize how many yoga books on the market are not speaking to the modern woman (one who is pulled in so many different [...]
Saturday Morning Drill: Power-Packed Yoga Poses for a Summer-Ready Body
11 May 2013, 1:00 pmBlooming flowers, singing birds, and warmer days are welcome reminders that summer is right around the corner. But, if you have yet to shed your winter wardrobe for fear of exposing your non summer-ready body, thoughts of tank tops and bikini bottoms might have you wishing it were still November. The following yoga poses will [...]
3 Easy Steps to Improve Your Posture at Your Desk
9 May 2013, 12:00 pmRounded shoulders, neck pain, and an aching low back are just a few of the side effects of having a desk job. Sitting for hours in front of a computer not only shortens your life expectancy; it can permanently affect your posture. The following tips will help you maintain a healthy desk posture for increased [...]
YogaHands Gets a High-Five When it Comes to Pain Relief
25 April 2013, 1:00 pmAre you one of the millions of people who don’t spend your days on your feet, but on your computer, giving massages, or playing a musical instrument? Repetitive stress injuries like carpal tunnel syndrome, arthritis, or tendonitis in the hands and wrists are enough to have you wishing you had a couple spare hands to get [...]
How to Choose a Yoga Studio That Satisfies Your Needs
12 April 2013, 3:12 pmAll across America, yoga studios are signing up hundreds of new yoga patrons every day. If you have yet to join a yoga studio, the following tips will give you some direction of how to choose the best one to satisfy your needs. Decide what you want to gain from a yoga practice Write down [...]
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