Have Mat, Will Travel
K-Lea Gifford
(303) 819-9076
Contact K-Lea
When K-Lea is not playing in her greenhouse growing dome vegetable garden she travels to teach Yoga. She is available for private classes or to substitute your Yoga classes should you need to be away from your studio. K-Lea is Iyengar certified at the Intermediate Junior Level II.
Teacher Statement: "I teach classes for all levels from new beginners to advanced practitioners and teachers. I enjoy instructing special needs classes such as pregnancy, restorative, and back care classes. I was the founder/owner of two Yoga studios in Nashville, TN (Yoga Source and 12South Yoga) both of which are still successfully sharing the art of Yoga."
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"We just got home from
our 2 weeks in Hawai'i and by far your classes were one of the biggest
highlights of our trip. Having the good fortune of discovering yoga some
20 years ago, I have experienced many, many teachers. You have a very
unique capacity to hone in on the particular needs of the student and further,
to coach in diverse asanas to gain a deeper flexibility and healing to injury. Please
accept my deepest gratitude for your work, both for myself and my husband. Thank
you again for your help-it was awesome. I am still in awe with how much the 5
classes we took helped so deeply-so in awe and so grateful!” - Brooke September
2011, Maui, Hawaii
"Just wanted to say hi and let you know I miss your classes. I learned a lot from you and am practicing with my notes from our privates and the classes.”
- Chrysan July 2011, Maui, Hawaii
"Really enjoyed your
class, you are very gifted at instruction. There are many yoga teachers but few
that have talent that you do. I am so glad I had an opportunity to experience
your class.”
- Diane July 2011,
Maui, Hawaii
"I am so LOVING YOUR
CLASSES!! I adore your classes and your wonderful energy and immense knowledge
of Iyengar yoga. You are a gift!”
- Dana July 2011, Maui, Hawaii
"K-Lea is so genuine,
positive and filled with a wealth of knowledge. She shares her skills and
expertise with delight making you feel so special that your body resonates with
light! I feel that being assisted in the asanas really helped me realize where
I can go in the posture and how great it feels to be at the fullest expression
of the pose, whatever that maybe for me. As I learn what to do it is an invaluable
skill that I will use not only when I am teaching but in my daily life. I still
remember K-Lea's touch. It is implanted in my mind, heart and soul. You are
Amazing! Namaste”
-Linda July 2011, Maui, Hawaii
"I did not plan to attend
yoga class every morning of my two week vacation, but then I
attended one of yours, K-Lea, and I was hooked. I loved the clear
instruction, the relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere you create, the useful
information on physiology and the body, the varied and interesting positions
you present, your patience with your students, your active guidance, and
especially how good I felt after the hour of class. I
wish we lived in the same city so that I could attend all the
time! Fortunately, I have the pictures you took of my poses and the
information you gave me on how to obtain some of the props you use. Yours is
the best class I have ever taken, thank you. Let me know if you are coming back
to Maui next summer.”
- Carole August 2011, Maui, Hawaii
"Hi Deni, I want to
compliment you are your decision to have K-Lea fill in for you. I can't say
enough positives. She is personable, very knowledgeable and reaches out to
students individually to give them her full attention. Even in a class of
many she seeks each person out and gives of herself to make sure they are using
the prop correctly, so that they get the most out of each pose. She puts her
energy into teaching each person the correct way of doing each pose and
emphasizes the terminology, in ways that can be remembered. Her classes are a great
work out, an education in Yoga and very relaxing at the same time. I heard you
are going to India every summer now. I am hoping as well as many others,
that you will have K-Lea back again. During my two week stay, I noticed once a
person attended one of K-Lea's classes they were hooked.”
- Marlene August 2011,
Maui, Hawaii
"I also wanted to let you know how much we all enjoyed having you here on Maui this summer. Thank you for sharing your vast knowledge with us! You provided us with such wonderful in-depth instruction and insight on the many layers of yoga. I enjoyed the variety of asana in your classes and my private session was invaluable. The corrections you showed me have really improved my practice. You are a great teacher and a wonderful person! Please stay in touch and I hope you will return to Maui soon.”
- Christine, September 2011, Maui, Hawaii
"We already miss your
vibrant energy and sweet soul...Your teachings has carved a deeper knowledge
& better understanding of Yoga within me which I will always be grateful
for. You are an amazing teacher. Mahalo”
- Nikta, September 2011, Maui, Hawaii
"- we were very blessed to
have you for the two months, our lives have been enhanced with your
passion. I know you have inspired me to be in the present and practice
yoga daily, on the sofa, stairs, and a daily downward dog getting up out of
bed....no excuses!!!! I am dreaming of the day my body molds into the
poses with grace and style like you.”
- Kathleen, September 2011, Maui, Hawaii
"For the few
classes I took with you (my problem), they were always very special and unique
(in a very positive way), and restorative. In addition, the classes were always
complemented by your enthusiasm, consistent mood and positive spirit. I
genuinely got the feeling everyone else was also enormously appreciative of
your contribution to our wellbeing. If a return to Maui is in the cards, you
have a strong foundation for a loyal following. Wishing you all the best,
wherever you may be.”
- Stephen, September
2011, Maui, Hawaii