09/06/2025
🌱🌱🌱Part 4 of the "Meet the Teacher" series! 🌱🌱🌱
No stranger to the FHY community- in fact she is a link in the chain of ownership- Lydia is B-A-C-K! We are so excited to have her back on the teaching mat sharing her creative sequences, soulful readings, and playful approach to exploration of the asanas! With her smooth-as-caramel voice, she invites us to cultivate awareness, mindfulness and peace 🕉. If you have yet to experience a Lydia-led class, hurry in! Mat space may be limited...
Interview with Lydia, Teacher:
How did yoga change your life and/or Why do you do it/Love it?
I am a heart in motion — drawn again and again to the quiet rhythm of breath, the intelligence of movement, the ancient echo of mantra, and the stillness that follows. Yoga has been a thread through seasons of both loss and rediscovery. It is a practice that continues to shape how I relate to the world, to God, and to myself.
On a personal note, I share a life in Jasper with the man of my dreams, Andy, and our adopted pets Winnie, Oona, and Zorro. As a border collie, Winnie works tirelessly to herd the cats, but they remain deeply unimpressed.
What brought you to teaching?
My yoga journey has been shaped and supported by the encouragement of my husband and my folks, especially my mama, Trish. I first studied Yoga with Linda Smith at Orbis Yoga of Louisville. As my curiosity deepened, I went on to study at Asheville Yoga Center in North Carolina. In addition to my students, some of my most influential teachers thus far have been Carrie Klaus, Laura Patterson, Sierra Hollister, Michael Johnson, Phil Barth, and Tina Drew.
How long have you been teaching?
I’ve been practicing for over 20 years, teaching since 2009, and I still marvel at the simplicity and discomfort of showing up on the mat. Now with over 2,000 hours of teaching experience, I hold the Yoga Alliance designations for E-RYT 200, RYT 500, and YACEP.
What's your favorite class to teach and why?
I see teaching as a kind of reciprocity — a way of passing forward what I continue to receive: connection, clarity, and a return to what matters most. In my classes you can expect a casual space with room for both introspection and community, and moments of playful exploration. I also draw great inspiration for my classes from nature and my faith. With reverence, I believe in linking the wisdom of the past with the needs of modern life. In addition to the flow of vinyasa, I like to include meditation, pranayama, and teachings from yoga’s rich history and philosophy.
When can we find you on the schedule?
I couldn’t be more grateful to teach every month at FHY on the 2nd Saturday at 9AM. I hope to see you soon!
https://www.firehorseyoga.com/class-schedule
