LUCY HOLMES began her yoga practice in 1989 with the Bikram series. As an athlete she was initially attracted to the powerful and challenging aspects of Hatha Yoga; later she discovered the wisdom and surrender of the philosophic and spiritual sides.

Lucy has studied extensively with many renowned teachers of the Iyengar, Anusara, and Astanga schools. Her strongest influences include Richard Rosen, Rodney Yee, John Friend, Judith Lasater, Elise Browning Miller, and Beryl Bender Birch. In 1994 she completed the Kripalu www.kripalu.org month-long 200-hour teacher training, and in 2002 she moved to Oakland, California where she took the 18-month, 780-hour Advanced Studies Program at Piedmont Yoga Studio www.piedmontyoga.com She graduated in 2003 and returned to teaching in St. Louis in 2004. She continues to deepen her study with Matthew Krepps (Dynamic Yoga) www.circleyogashala and Mary Paffard www.maryyoga.com

Lucy has been an owner of two yoga studios in St. Louis. In 1994 she co-founded The Big Bend Center for Yoga with three fellow St. Louis yoga teachers, and from 1997 to 2001 she ran her own studio, Experience Yoga!, where she and other teachers offered yoga, massage, meditation, and Tai Chi to the community. Lucy now teaches at several locations, offering public and private classes, workshops, and a Yoga Teacher Mentoring program. She is also on the board of Spirit of Yoga St. Louis, www.spiritofyogastl.org serving from its inception in 2005 to present.

Lucy's teaching style is informed by her passion for music, Dunham dance, philosophy, and nature, as well as the 15 years she spent as a licensed, nationally-certified massage therapist. Her technical background includes extensive study of anatomy and physiology, and her spiritual influences include Buddhism and Native American ceremonies. Compassionate and patient with beginners, Lucy can also challenge and empower experienced practitioners, using humor, insight, and acceptance.

*Lucy is an Experienced, Registered Yoga Teacher at the 500-hour level with the National Yoga Alliance www.yogaalliance.org



ABOUT LUCY T. HOLMES, E-RYT 500*
TESTIMONIALS

What Students Say About Classes and Private Sessions with Lucy:

"The wonderful thing about Lucy is that I trust her to help me go through the class with strength and grace... just as I would want to go through life.  She ties together real life and our true selves so we can move with grace the best way we can." ~ Kim, Open Levels & Dynamic Vinyasa Student

"I have been a student of Lucy's since 2006. She has brought so much awareness to my practice and her style of teaching gives me confidence to learn with an open mind and heart.. .her classes have both flow and creativity.. .her private sessions helped me to understand the process of vinyasa and helped me establish changes that enhanced my entire practice." ~ Suzie, Power Vinyasa and Private Student

"Lucy is a fantastic teacher, and I really appreciate the time and effort she puts into her classes. I have made a lot of progress since I first started, and most of that has been due to her excellent care. Thank you, Lucy!" ~ John V., Self-Admitted Yoga Junkie and Teacher Mentoring Program participant

Evaluations from Yoga Basics Students through SLCC-Meramec:

"Lucy is a very capable and knowledgeable instructor who is well attuned to student ability and levels. It is a pleasure to be in her classes."

"I've been taking Lucy's classes since she started teaching through Meramec because I like her teaching style and the level at which she teaches. I will continue to do so as long as this class is offered."

Evaluation from Fundamentals of Inversions Workshop:

"The entire workshop was a great eye-opener in finding areas that need more attention; keep up the good work!"

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