Lisa Bertke
Lisa is the founder and owner of the Prana Yoga Center, in Geneva IL, which she established in 2002 for the practice of authentic yoga and to create a community that supports the well-being and evolution of others through the mind-body-spirit practices of Yoga, Ayurveda, and Meditation.
Lisa is a passionate student, teacher, and leader, empowering those around her to live purposeful lives. She draws on the classical yoga texts and 20 years of study and practice under the guidance of Yogarupa Rod Stryker, founder of ParaYoga, Pandit Rajmani Tigunait, Spiritual Head of the Himalayan Institute, and mentor Tricia Fiske.
Having experienced the transformative power of the practice, her life’s work is to bring these time-tested wisdom traditions to others. Lisa’s teaching style is an energizing and challenging blend of alignment-based Hatha with the energetics of Tantra Yoga. Each practice includes breath-centered movement, classical asana, pranayama, relaxation and meditation to access a state of deep inner awareness for greater positivity, clarity and courage off the mat.
Lisa is a graduate of DePaul University where she earned a BSBA in Human Resources. She lives in Chapel Hill, NC, with her husband of 29+ years and is extremely blessed with three incredible sons Jacob, Matthew & Michael. She loves cats, books, biking, camping and service.
"Everything I have studied the past 20 years has prepared me to practice and teach Vishoka Meditation. Vishoka is an elegant and profound system of uniting the body, breath, mind & soul to restore inner equilibrium and awaken the healing power of the breath and the innate potential of the mind. Vishoka Meditation unifies the whole self so that we may come to know the bounty of the higher mind or Buddhi- the Light of conscious awareness itself. I am honored to share the practice of Vishoka Meditation with others."
Additional Credentials & Certifications
- 500-Hour E-RYT
- ParaYoga Level 2 Certified
- Ayurvedic Yoga Specialist