Lois Krause, LVCYT
I have been a certified Lakshmi Voelker Chair Yoga Teacher (LVCYT) since 2020.
My interest with Chair Yoga began while volunteering at a local skilled nursing facility, where I saw firsthand the joy and empowerment it brought to participants of all mobility levels. I was struck not only by how accessible the practice was, but by how beneficial it was for everyone. That experience planted the seed for what would eventually become Together from Our Chairs, Let No Cupboard be Bare.
I always felt joy while moving. It could be going for a peaceful walk, being the first on the dance floor, or a couple decades ago being fierce on the racquetball court! Joy always comes from being with people, just enjoying each others company or working for a common cause. TFOC just feels right in every way. I know there are others who share this feeling and TFOC can be vehicle to we find each other and become a wonderful community!
My professional life has been in the criminal justice system. I am a graduate of Rider University with undergraduate degrees in Law Enforcement and Sociology, and a Master’s degree in Education. I began my career as a Mercer County Probation Officer, moving on to run the Youth Services unit and develop community partnership initiatives in the Trenton Police Department . My focus was with focus on juvenile delinquency prevention and provinding young people opprttunite to forge a better path. I am currently an Adjunct Professor of Criminal Justice at Mercer County Community College.
I also hold certificates in Senior Fitness Instruction through the Senior Fitness Association (2014), and in Advanced Gerontology from the Rutgers School of Social Work (2016).
I founded this initiative to unite two elements critical to well being: movement and connection. What is now a local effort, I hope we can grow into a national mission to inspire others to nurture themselves while helping to nourish others.
