Francisca Lizotte bridges the healing wisdom of nature with the transformative power of yoga. As a California Naturalist, Herbalist, and Trail Guide with over 6,000 teaching hours, she creates experiences where students connect deeply with their bodies, breath, and the natural world.

Her trauma-informed teaching weaves together meditation, breathwork, and somatic nervous system practices, helping students build resilience and emotional balance with a blend of Hatha, Vinyasa, and Restorative yoga.

Originally trained in Hatha yoga in 2013 with a Philosophy degree from Cal Poly, SLO, Francisca teaches across diverse environments including yoga hikes, schools, summer camps, corporate settings, private sessions, and community partnerships with local nonprofits. As owner of Common Thread Yoga, she’s passionate about making yoga accessible to every body through thoughtful, nature-inspired programs.

Students leave her classes feeling grounded, confident, and equipped with practical tools they can use in daily life.