Ariele Foster, DPT, E-RYT is one of 20 athletes sponsored by Athleta in 2012, a Doctor of Physical Therapy and an earth-loving, bike riding, veggie-chowing redheaded sunbeam who has been teaching Kripalu-based vinyasa flow and yin/restorative yoga since 2001. She grew up practicing yoga with her grandma (Lilo) and recently stepped down as a full-time eco-justice activist to be a steward of the wild ecosystem of the human body. She lives in Washington, DC. More. Follow on Facebook.
Lilo Foster, E-RYT 500 trained as a dancer, and was first introduced via dance to yoga in her native Germany in the 1930s. Lilo was one of very few Jewish people who survived World War II in Berlin, and later became re-acquainted with the healing power of yoga after moving to the U.S. She began teaching yoga in the 1970s to an ever-increasing group of dedicated students in and around beautiful Rappahanock County, Virginia (home to Old Rag Mountain, the Inn at Little Washington, and the origin of the Skyline Drive). By the 1990s, after formal retirement from her career in education, Lilo’s yoga classes blossomed in popularity.
Now age 83 with a seemingly unlimited fount of energy, humor and wisdom, Lilo’s classes are a don’t miss for yogis of any age! She is a true gift to be near.
Lilo studies with Lilias Folan and other long-standing yoga luminaries and is a Registered Yoga Teacher at the 500-hour E (experienced) Yoga Alliance level. She teaches classes across Rappahannock County and in Front Royal, VA and is available for private or semi-private yoga lessons in your home. She’s also Ariele’s beloved grandmother.
The Northern Virginia Daily interviewed her a few years ago. Read the interview here.
Testimonials:
“Ariele was one of three instructors who helped me get started with yoga in 2007. Her classes at Tenley Sport & Health in Washington, DC were by far my favorite. Ariele has an unfaltering warm spirit and calming voice. She works a variety of poses into each class and always keeps you on your toes.” – Bill
“I am a beginner, and Ariele’s guidance was extraordinary. I felt very comfortable with her approach and had an amazing experience. I plan on studying yoga with Ariele again and again. Thank you!” – Lucas D.
“I have taken Ariele’s yoga classes many times and I always find exactly what I’m looking for: thoughtful instruction, mindful presence, challenging poses, deep relaxation, and renewed inspiration. Thanks Ariele!” – Lindsay
“Ariele is very user-friendly as a yogi and doesn’t push further than the rookies (like me) can handle. my favorite part is at the end when she speaks in a low voice and talks about opening all of your pores and letting the cells fill up with sun light.” – mixmastermike (mc2, a.k.a. Mike)
“Hi Ariele: Lilo mentioned your website at the end of class today. Right on! Hey world lemme tell you Lilo and her granddaughter Ariele are beautiful people and excellent teachers.” – Leslie
“She is amazing, challenging, kind, different. Please schedule her more!” – (re: Ariele) anon to a class scheduler
