Instructors
Kim Phillips
Owner/Instructor
A yoga practitioner since 1998, Kim began teaching in 1999 while studying in the Viniyoga tradition. In 2002 she began her studies in the B.K.S. Iyengar tradition where she discovered her true passion. Now, as the owner of iYoga, Inc., she is able to pursue her goal: to teach and inspire students in a way that will enhance their lives and provide a foundation for better
health.
In 2004 she completed a yearlong Teacher Training Course with Sara Azarius Eichmiller of Yoga on Centre, a Yoga studio in Pittsburgh. Kim’s training also includes extensive study under Bekir Algan of Austin Yoga in Austin, Texas who is the premier proponent of AYUR-YOGA, Yoga Therapy and practice based on Ayurveda (The science of life). It is through this network that she was introduced to Yoga Therapy in the Iyengar tradition, a concept Kim feels benefits all students and has improved her personal yoga practice as well.
Kim continues to study under Senior Iyengar teachers including Dean Lerner, Lois Steinberg, Manouso Manos and Rebecca Lerner. She has also taken workshops with Laurie Blakeney, Gary Kraftsow and Judith Hanson Lasater.
Previously taught at these Pittsburgh area studios:
• The Yoga Studio of Robinson with the owner, Alexandria Goisse
• the Rivers Club
• Yoga on Centre
• Salutations Yoga Center
Joanna Papa, RYT
Instructor/Massage
Joanna has been practicing yoga since 1997 and teaching since 2005. She received her training in Boardman, OH through Inner Wellness Healing Arts Yoga Studio. Joanna’s teacher and mentor was Victoria Davanzo. Joanna is trained in Hatha Yoga and is registered through Yoga Alliance. She has previously taught at health clubs in Ohio, and at the Chiropractic Center on Penn Ave. in Pittsburgh.
Sonia Liskoski
Reiki
Sonia Liskoski lives in Kennedy Township, where she raised her 3 daughters, founded and organized “KenMawr Preschool Program”. She is licensed K & Pre-K in the Montour School District. She still operates her daycare with pride and passion. Sonia has been involved in many organizations such as the "Outstanding Young Women in America", the "Outstanding Business Persons and Entrepreneurs in America", Girl Scouts for more than 15 years, Heart Association and Kidney Foundation campaigns and ran community clinics for the Kennedy Twp. Health Council, and volunteered several years with St. Peter's Child Development Program (now the Early Learning Institute).
She came to study Reiki in an interest in personal growth and evolution of the human spirit and this has led her to receive her Reiki certification. Sonia is currently studying under the direction of Bonnie Hassan, Reiki Master. Her interest is and has always been in seeking the path of spiritual evolution and truth.
Peggy Shaw
Certified Massage Therapist
Physical activity and healthy lifestyle have been key elements in Peggy’s life since her late teens. Now, with more than 10 years of massage experience, she’s helped patients with a variety of ailments using alternative healing therapies.
She’s received professional instruction in Pennsylvania and Massachusetts in reflexology, lifestyle training and techniques employed in Swedish, Zen shiatsu, Thai yoga, Japanese foot and sports massage.
She also has studied aromatherapy and macrobiotics (the study and use of natural food), and has paid special attention to helping cancer patients through alternative therapies. She’s knowledgeable in preventative health treatments such as do-in, energy exercises, seasonal cooking.
From Iyoga Inc. Owner Kim Phillips: I met Peggy through one of my students, who highly recommended her. I’ve found that she has so much to offer, and now I’m recommending her to you! Her self Shiatsu massage class and Thai yoga massage are now available through iYoga Inc. These two services are incredibly beneficial to each and every student. I welcome you, Peggy, and am looking forward in watching you grow with iYoga.