Meet Your Teacher
Meet Lee Schardein
Lee (she/her/hers) is a yogi, healer and dancer. She has been studying and practicing yoga for over 15 years, and it is one of her greatest passions to share the practice with others.
Lee completed her 200 hour yoga teacher training at Yogaia in Louisville, KY. Lee went on to complete her 300 hour teacher training with Laughing Lotus in New York City, and was trained in their signature Lotus Flow. Lotus flow is a style of vinyasa yoga that leads students through a dancing, moving meditation. Lee travelled to Rishikesh, India with Laughing Lotus in 2018 and 2019. Lee is an experienced yoga teacher with over 1,000 hours of teaching experience. Lee co-lead a 200 hour teacher training with Maha Vira Yoga in 2019-2020.
Lee inspires her students to take the lessons they learn on their mats into their daily lives. During Lee’s classes be prepared to smile, sweat, be empowered and leave feeling a little lighter. In her teachings she weaves movement, mudra, mantra, Hindu mythology and chakra work. Lee is also a mental health therapist and works with individuals and families at a holistic private practice in Louisville, KY.
Lee believes that healing happens in the body, and she guides and inspires folx on their individual healing journeys.
Currently
Lee has taught group classes in multiple studios in Louisville, KY over the past 7 years. Lee also loves to teach in unique locations and offer donation-based classes. She has been leading community yoga classes in local parks throughout the pandemic. She has taught at multiple yoga festivals and community events. Lee loves to lead workshops and advanced trainings on the chakras, inversions, hands on assists for teachers, Hindu mythology and creative sequencing.
Today, Lee leads weekly classes at Bend and Zen Hot Yoga and in the community. In the future Lee plans to lead retreats and advanced trainings for yoga teachers. Lee loves to travel and wants to share travel and yoga with others.
Lee’s Personal Story with Yoga
I do yoga to heal and look deeper at myself and my life. My yoga doesn’t just include physical asana, although this is an important part of keeping the body healthy, but also meditation, breath work and mantra.
I first started yoga in college. I was a dancer and thought it was a nice compliment to my dance conditioning and a way to become more flexible. When I was 25 I was in a serious car accident with a drunk driver. I had to take 6 months away from exercising. Yoga became a way to recover, both physically and emotionally. This time period is when I discovered the healing power of yoga and dedicated a large portion of my life to the practice. Learning to breathe helped me prevent panic attacks, when in a car. Asana helped to heal my body, and resolve tension and pain. And the consistency allowed me to calm my mind and improve my focus.
I originally went to yoga teacher training to learn more, and no intention of teaching. I have always been shy and introverted, and teaching helped me to find my voice. I found I had a passion for sharing this healing practice with others. I love being a student. I read constantly and attend trainings whenever I have the opportunity.
I think it’s important as a teacher to continue to learn and develop.
What Students are Saying…
“Lee’s energy lights you up after you’ve spent time with her. She has an amazing gift to make people feel empowered in their movement and I love how carefully she gives students attention in her classes. I always leave a class with Lee feeling like I’ve got a little extra smile in my soul and ambition to meet the day playfully and full of life.
I’m grateful we have teachers like her.”
— Tatiana Rathke, student
“I started taking Lee’s vinyasa class during the beginning of the pandemic and they have literally been my rock. She teaches with just the right amount of pushing- your practice advances but you don’t feel too overwhelmed. I always leave her class feeling grounded, present, and strong.”
— Cheri Wallen, student
“Each one of Lee's classes is an absolute gift. The space she creates is one of safety, accessibility and honesty; every class is an opportunity to both strengthen and soften. Further, Lee will always take you beyond your physical practice and into a place of reflection and learning. As a dedicated practitioner, I find myself drawn to Lee's classes for these reasons. To me, accessibility is the mark of a gifted teacher. Her ability to convey clear, concise and safe cues is art. Whether you're beginning your yoga journey or looking to deepen your practice, Lee will offer answers along the way. ”
