My approach is adaptive and trauma-informed with a focus on Vinyasa, Yin, and Sound Healing. Laura has been teaching yoga full-time for three years, sharing her passion for the practice in studios, corporate settings, and the great outdoors. A lifelong student of yoga, her journey began in 1999 at Piedmont Yoga Studio and quickly became more than a physical discipline—it became a sanctuary for hea
ling from the trauma of childhood abuse. Yoga offered Laura a profound sense of being seen, loved, and accepted, inspiring her to help others discover the transformative power within this beautiful practice. Born and raised in Oakland, California Laura's love for movement and expression spans decades, from her roots in dance and musical theater to marathon running. After a 30 year career in event management left her feeling burned out and overwhelmed, she courageously pivoted to pursue her true passion as a yoga teacher in 2021. Laura’s teaching is rooted in love, healing, and inclusivity, offering a safe space for all to explore their unique journeys. She remains deeply grateful for yoga’s role in her own transformation and is dedicated to sharing its gifts with others, guiding them toward growth, self-discovery, and well-being. EDUCATION/ CERTIFICATIONS/ ADVANCED TRAINING
200-hour RYT (Yoga Kula Berkeley & Yoga Alliance)
Relax and RenewⓇ Restorative Yoga Instructor, L1 (Judith Lasater)
Trauma Conscious Yoga Instructor (Lara Land, Reggie Hubbard, Jivana Herman)
Yoga for Disabilities Instructor (Baxter Bell & JoAnn Lyons)
Certified Sound Practitioner (Tony Nec, Sound Healing Academy)
Teaching Accessible Yoga (Jivana Herman)
Teaching Yoga for the Pelvic Floor (Leslie Howard)
Art of Yoga Sequencing (Jason Crandell)
