lourdes paredes

Lourdes is a long-time student and friend of Shiva Rea, and is excited to be joining the exhale team in Chicago. She has been teaching yoga in Chicago for 6 years and has pursued spiritual practices since she was young. When introduced to yoga asana and philosophy 12 years ago, it added a physical dimension that cultivated strength and has had many implications for her spiritual life. Having studied Psychology, Theology, Sociology, Pastoral Counseling and Organizational Development, she draws from both her formal education and experience to communicate and facilitate the transformational process of yoga. For her it is an absolute privilege, honor and responsibility to teach yoga.

Lourdes is grateful to her parents and family, teachers and students and the spiritual community who continues to support her to teach yoga as an authentic and powerful way of living. Lourdes teaches vinyasa flow in a creative and inspirational way that takes students deep and to their appropriate edge for physical and spiritual awakening. She also lead yoga retreats, most recently in Spain and Brazil. For more information visit www.lourdesparedes.com