Elizabeth Rusnak

$125/session

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Introduction

Hello! I am a Los Angeles-based yoga teacher who recently relocated to the east coast. Please keep reading to get my thoughts on teaching and the unique qualities of yoga. Yoga is not a one-size-fits-all practice. I use the one-on-one setting to tailor a session that matches my clients needs. I greatly encourage the intelligent use of props to enhance the effect of the practice. My clients are quite varied- office workers, martial arts students, seasoned yoga practitioners, body builders, chefs and so on. This is a testament to the effectiveness of yoga for anyone and everyone. The term "therapeutics" is overused these days, but what I will say is my goal with yoga is to lead students toward space in their body. Ultimately this often translates to a certain healing. Students come to me with varied circumstance, but a few common ones are: Lumbar/sacral pain Frozen shoulder/rotator cuff injuries Knee considerations including ligament/tendon tears and dislocation Hypermobility/a need for strength training Neck injuries, often stemming from past car accidents All the various circumstances brought upon by extended hours sitting in front of a computer. I love teaching, and I love helping people discover that they can play a role in their own healing. If you have specific area of focus, or simply want to deepen your practice, please reach out!

Overview

Hired 16 times

Serves Essex, MA

Background checked

1 employee

7 years in business

Business hours

Sun8:00 am - 5:00 pmMon1:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Payment methods

This pro accepts payments via Apple Pay, Cash, Check, Venmo, and Zelle.

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Sara M.

Feb 26, 2022

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Elizabeth is extremely focused, knowledgeable and pushes me enough to feel real benefits. As an older, newby to Yoga, I was nervous - but Liz made me feel great and worked with me on areas that needed help. She is super focused on my posture to make sure I maximize each pose.

Details: 1 student (one-on-one with instructor) • 41 - 50 years old • Hatha Yoga • Beginner • Increased flexibility • Relaxation • My home, venue, etc.

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Stephanie R.

Nov 28, 2021

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Within 5 minutes of our first session, Liz spotted critical adjustments that changed the way I practice. After 10+ years of practicing yoga religiously, I took a long hiatus from the mat (baby, move, covid, etc…). Starting back up was overwhelming and vulnerable and humbling. I knew the right instructor would get me back on track - without judgement (or excuses). Liz has done exactly that. She’s given me back my regular yoga practice, but better — I now pay more attention to adjustments in order to prevent hypertension/injury, and push myself deeper with every pose. I feel myself again with yoga back in my life thanks to Liz. She’s also a joy to be around. She’s funny, kind, understanding, and always responsive. Book her immediately! :)

Details: 1 student (one-on-one with instructor) • 31 - 40 years old • Vinyasa Yoga • Intermediate • Increased flexibility • General fitness (e.g., weight loss, toning) • Relaxation • Meditation • My home, venue, etc.

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Slava R.

Oct 9, 2021

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Liz is coming to our office weekly to teach a small group of “office sloths” yoga and we love it! She comes on time, never skips classes without a good reason and the classes are always engaging and challenging just the right amount. We all look forward to her classes.

Details: 5 students • 23 - 30 years old • 31 - 40 years old • 41 - 50 years old • No yoga preference • Beginner • Increased flexibility • General fitness (e.g., weight loss, toning) • Relaxation • My home, venue, etc.

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Victor b.

May 18, 2021

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Elizabeth has helped me ease into yoga as I am neophyte. Even though we have only been working together for a few weeks I already feel many positive changes.

Details: 1 student (one-on-one with instructor) • 60+ years old • No yoga preference • No experience • Increased flexibility • Help with injury/pain • Relaxation • My home, venue, etc.

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Kristina C.

Mar 26, 2018

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Elizabeth is lovely woman who is well educated & trained in yoga! I am a beginner in yoga and Elizabeth made me feel very comfortable in starting out. She was very accommodating with availability and responded right away! Elizabeth takes her expertise and makes the experience based on your needs and what you’re looking to gain/learn/feel from it! She was very patient with teaching me and she really took the time to ensure I was doing everything correctly to really benefit from it. Every session was unique and I felt the progress! I always left the sessions feeling wonderful & accomplished! I would HIGHLY recommend doing yoga with Elizabeth (:

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FAQs

What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
The quoted rate is my base rate and does not include travel fees. Depending on location/travel time an additional cost may be applied.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
Whenever I begin with a new client, the initial session is used to make an assessment of their various physical circumstances. From then on, the sessions are designed around both my observations and interactions with clients. The physical body is not the only point of interest. What people do for work, their energetic/emotional state, breath patterns etc. all play a key role in how I teach. No two clients are taught the same way.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I have done multiple teacher trainings, as well as continuing education courses. Beyond that, I work closely with my mentor and who has been teaching for over 40 years. The education never stops.