About Lisa McQuade

EdD: Kinesiology- University North Carolina Greensboro

MA: PHED, Sport Psychology, E-RYT~500+ hour, ACE- Personal Trainer

Training~ Mind ~ Body ~ Spirit~ since ~1981.

I began my journey through Shotokan Karate at age 18. For my 35th birthday, I asked my family to join me for my first yoga class at the YMCA. I felt so relaxed! I found Yoga sustained my other practices, especially karate. Having had a torn ACL since age 15, yoga strengthened my knee. The focus on alignment coincided with that of my martial arts practice, the advantage being I didn't have kicks and punches coming at me!

My interest in fitness sparked my desire to go for my MA at SDSU in Physical Education. Because of my interest in the mind~body connection, I studied Sport Psychology and now use these tools to help cultivate the practice of living in the zone of life. After several years of yoga practice, I dove into the Summer Intensive Discovery Yoga teacher training and my love of Kripalu Yoga soared!

I completed my doctorate at the University of North Carolina- Greensboro. My dissertation research focused on yoga to assist college students with improving mood, quality of life, and mindfulness.

As a teacher, I hope to cultivate a feeling of safety and understanding while leading participants to the core of their being. I hope to Nurture self-wisdom and acceptance. One of my favorite expressions is to look for the “GURU” in you...Gee..U...R...U, learn to stand on your own two feet….rather than your head.

Wife, mother, and servant for the better good.

Experience Highlights:

• Professor at Lone Star College-University Park, Houston, Texas- Teaching Fitness & Wellness and Yoga courses (since 2017).

• Medical University of South Carolina: Master Trainer @ the Wellness Center- Spin & Yoga and Exercise Physiologist @ Weight Management Center (2011-2017).

• College of Charleston, SC: Adjunct Faculty, Health, Education & Human Performance- Teaching Courses in Sport Psychology & Yoga (since 2014-2017).

• Discovery Yoga, St. Augustine: Assistant Director of 200-hour and instructor for 500 hour Yoga Alliance Teacher Training (since 2004-2017).

• Coastal College of Georgia, GA: Adjunct Faculty, Physical Education Dept. -Teaching Courses in Karate, Yoga, and Healthy Living Concepts (9 years).

• Sea Island Spa, SI, GA: Personal Trainer and Master Instructor leading Aqua Aerobics, Cardio-Kick-Box, Self-Defense, Step-Training, Strength Training, On-the- Ball, Meditation and Yoga (9 years).

• Federal Law Enforcement Training Center, Brunswick, GA- Recreation Fitness Director; instructing: Spin, Strength Training, Step, Cardio-Kick-Box, and Yoga (5 years).

• Peninsula Family YMCA, San Diego, CA- Shotokan Karate Dojo Leader, Chair Aerobics and Step Training (9 years)