Lori received her “Kids and Family Yoga Teacher Training” certificate from Bernal Yoga’s own Rosey Wyland and Rosey’s sister Annie. Lori’s general teaching experience began even before that. She has been an elementary school classroom teacher, a teacher librarian, and a literacy specialist since 1990. In addition to her training as a school teacher she has trained in mindfulness through Mindful Schools. She has her own mindfulness practice and shares mindfulness with children.
Lori is interested neuroscience: how the brain works and develops. She is passionate about working with children. She enjoys meeting children where they are and encouraging them in their play.
Lori has been practicing yoga since 1997 and a regular student at Bernal Yoga since it opened in 2002. Lori has been inspired by many parents and teachers in San Francisco; especially those in the Bernal Heights neighborhood.