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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, she is known for the joy that she brings to her classes, her funky eclectic music and her down to earth approach to life and the practice of yoga. Each class infuses chanting, skillful and intuitive hands-on assists, an insightful topic for mind, body and spirit and fun creative sequencing that is challenging, grounding but sustainable. This experience invites the student to explore and 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 guidance of her guru’s Sharon Gannon and David Life and has assisted them throughout the Western U.S. She is eternally grateful to Sharonji, Davidji & Sarah Powers for their mentorship, generosity, teachings, and love. Other teachers that continue to inspire her are Paul Grilley, Aadil Palkhivala and Duncan Wong.

Giselle has had the honor of teaching classes and workshops nationally and internationally. When not teaching, she continues her practice in studying yogic philosophy, Sanskrit, and meditation. She is grateful to her amazing husband and her daughter who are her biggest inspirations and support and "T" for being her muse.

OTHER FUN STUFF:

  • October 2004 – Model for Yoga Journal MagazinePosture 101” article
  • 2007 – Ambassador for Lululemon Athletica
  • August 2008 – Model for Yoga Journal MagazineTurn 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 2009Yoga Journal Magazine article 
  • August 2010 – Model for Yoga Journal Magazine "A Helping Hand" article– Yoga Journal Magazine "Partner Yoga"  article


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SEVA (service) 

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:: 2007 ::  

September Michael Franti’s Power to the Peaceful Festival, San Francisco, Ca
Assisted Sharon Gannon and David Life 

Donation based workshops for the benefit of THE ART OF YOGA PROJECT

 

:: 2008 :: 

January 18th – 20th  Yoga Journal Conference, San Francisco, Ca
Assisted Sharon Gannon and David Life

June 8th – 13th SAY Festival at Esalen, Big Sur, Ca
Assisted Sharon Gannon and David Life

October 24th – 26th Southwest Yoga Conference, Austin, Texas
Assisted David Life and Sharon Gannon  

Donation based workshops for the benefit of THE ART OF YOGA PROJECT

 

:: 2009 ::  

January 16th – 18th Yoga Journal Conference, San Francisco, CA
Assisted Sharon Gannon and David Life

January 12th – 31st “Yoga and Vegetarianism" by Sharon Gannon
West Coast Book Tour
Tour coordinator and assistant to Sharon Gannon

Donation based workshops for the benefit of THE ART OF YOGA PROJECT

July 24th 26th  Wanderlust Festival, Lake Tahoe (Squaw Valley), CA
Assisted Duncan Wong, Yogicarts

:: 2010 ::

Donation based workshops for the benefit of THE ART OF YOGA PROJECT

January 29th – 31st Yoga Journal Conference, San Francisco, CA
Assisted Sharon Gannon and David Life 

July 29th – August 1st Wanderlust Festival, Lake Tahoe (Squaw Valley), CA
Assisted Duncan Wong, Yogicarts

:: 2011 ::

January 2011 – Yoga Journal Conference, San Francisco, CA, Assisted Sharon Gannon and David Life

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Contact: Giselle@FunkyJiva.com
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