MY JOURNEY

“Yoga is the journey of the Self, to the Self, through the Self”

— THE BHAGAVAD GITA

Yoga was my first true love . . .

As a dancer and competitive figure skater for nearly 15 years, I’ve always been fascinated by the mind-body connection. At an early age I discovered movement as a form of artistry and self-expression, yet over time, my love for the sport turned into a pressure-filled quest for perfection.

When I stopped skating I felt a profound sense of loss - not only for the sport, but also within myself. At the age of 16, I spiraled into one of the darkest periods of my life, overwhelmed by debilitating anxiety and facing serious physical, mental and emotional health issues. I felt lost and hopeless, unable to see the light at the end of the tunnel - until I found yoga. Yoga opened up a whole new world of possibility and brought me home to myself in a way nothing else could.

I completed by first 200-hour training in 2011 with certified Anusara and Jivamukti teacher, Marni Task in Cleveland, Ohio. I moved to San Francisco in 2014 and have since had the privilege of studying under master teachers, including Jason Crandell, Annie Carpenter, Tias Little, Janet Stone and Judith Lasater.

 

Currently, I lead public classes, workshops and trainings in the San Francisco Bay Area and retreats all over the world. I am passionate about sharing yoga philosophy in an accessible way, and creating a safe space for students to explore what it means to come home to themselves. Simply put, my mission is to share yoga as a life practice; to curate experiences that support students of all ages and backgrounds in cultivating a greater sense of aliveness and embodied presence.

It’s my sincere hope that the practices and teachings of Yoga can pave the way to greater inspiration, insight and intimacy with Self, with others and with the world at large.

May your practice help you to remember.

May your practice support your healing journey.

May your practice be a source of inspiration and insight.

May your practice bring you home to your heart -

Moment by Moment, Breath by Breath.

A FEW KIND WORDS

Testimonials

I had been practicing yoga for almost 20 years when I first took a class with Lauren and immediately realized that she was offering something very special. Her structure and pacing are exquisite and slow -- enough to challenge the experienced practitioner but also easily accessible to the beginner. Her classes cultivate effort and attention to the body and its wisdom, but always speak to yoga's ultimate focus on the training of the mind. And the voice! It does not do justice to say that she has a beautiful voice — it is a gift to spend śavāsana listening to her sing.

-Eli, San Francisco

Lauren’s classes are intentional, strong and grounding. She is warm, engaging, highly skilled, soulful, and has an extraordinary voice that literally brings people to tears.

-Liz, Marin

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Lauren embodies what the practice of Yoga is meant to be at its pure heart. Her teaching is like the most exquisite of sunsets, a combination of the "colors" of truth, peace, mind, body, soul, and breath. Every practice is thoughtfully, carefully orchestrated to create a path to finding the true self, while connecting with others in this world.

-Wendy, Maryland

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I've attended many of Lauren's workshops and classes — and I keep coming back! Lauren will tell you to breathe. She will sing with you. She will hold space for you. If it's your first class or you have an advanced practice, she will meet you wherever you are. If you're a forever student like me, welcome home.

-Ari, San Francisco

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Lauren’s yoga has always been very special to me. With her roots in a very fundamentally sound and traditional base, and putting her own twist on things, the outcome seems to transcend both time and space. In every class, there’s a big emphasis on spirit and soul, and each sequence seems to aim at something that can truly benefit our lives.

-Mark, San Francisco

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Lauren has taught me how to evaluate my needs on and off the mat, when to push myself, but more importantly when to take it slow and focus on each moment and each breath. I’ve never regretted making the effort to get to her class, and crave her alignment adjustments, knowing that I’ll see poses in a whole new way. I look forward to her weekly emails with encouragement and insight, taking their teachings with me to work and my personal relationships.

-Amanda, San Francisco