Jivamukti and Yin Yoga – Giselle’s introduction to yoga in the early 90’s was a natural progression from her gymnastics/dance background, her passion for music and being raised by a bohemian flamenco dancer; all of which have influenced her style and approach to teaching and life.

An Advanced Certified Jivamukti Yoga teacher and E-RYT 500 she is known for her dynamic classes that have a down to earth approach to the practice of yoga. Each class infuses funky eclectic music, Sanskrit chanting, skillful and intuitive hands-on assists, an insightful topic for mind, body and spirit and an asana practice that will light your fire and send you home glowing. This experience invites the student to investigate perceived limitations with an open heart and humor to facilitate the allowing of “what is”. Studied in Yin yoga as well, she appreciates the potency of this practice and enjoys coalescing these two powerful methods to create a visceral balance positively influencing how we see ourselves, and the world.

Ever a student, Giselle continues to study under the direct guidance of her guru’s Sharon Gannon and David Life. She has assisted them throughout the western U.S. and has had the honor to serve on the Jivamukti Yoga Teacher Training faculty as a mentor. She is eternally grateful to Sharonji and Davidji for their mentorship, generosity, teachings, and love. She is also grateful to her Sanskrit teacher Manorama for taking her deeper into the language of Yoga. Her other teachers that continue to inspire and guide her are Sarah Powers, Paul Grilley, Aadil Palkhivala and Duncan Wong.

Giselle teaches classes and workshops around the world as well as presenting at yoga conferences and festivals. She’s also been on the cover of Yoga Journal Magazine and Yoga International Magazine as well as appearing in many of their articles. She’s also featured in Kathryn Budig's book "Women’s Health: The Big Book of Yoga". She’s an ambassador for Gaiam, a columnist for Origin Magazine and on the advisory committee for The Art of Yoga Project. When not teaching, she loves being with her amazing husband, daughter, and three dogs all of who are her biggest inspirations and support.

OTHER FUN STUFF:

• October 2004 – Model for Yoga Journal Magazine “Posture 101” article
• 2007 – Ambassador for Lululemon Athletica
• August 2008 – Model for Yoga Journal Magazine “Turn it Around” article
• October 2008 – Cover model for Yoga Journal Magazine
• 2008 – Model for Omega Institute brochure and Jivamukti Teacher Training ad
• 2009 – Model for Omega Institute Catalog and Being Yoga Conference
• September 2009 – Yoga Journal Magazine article 
  
• August 2010 – Model for Yoga Journal Magazine "A Helping Hand" article
• Fall 2012 Cover model for Yoga International Magazine
• Fall 2012 Model for Yoga International Magazine article on Handstand
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Contact: Giselle@FunkyJiva.com
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LOKAH SAMASTAH SUKHINO BHAVANTU
" May All Beings Everywhere Be Happy and Free "