Yoga

Laurie is a veteran yoga teacher certified by two nationally recognized Yoga Therapists,
Mukunda Tom Stiles (Structural Yoga) and Gary Kraftsow at the
American Viniyoga Institute. She continues to deepen her understanding through advanced study, including courses such as Leslie Kaminoff’s
Yoga Anatomy.

Laurie teaches a thoughtful blend of Structural Yoga and Viniyoga, with particular emphasis on Viniyoga for its therapeutic value. Her approach adapts to the unique condition, needs, and interests of each individual. She brings these skills not only to her studio classes, but also to cancer patients at
The Breast Center at Milford Regional Medical Center and to students at Mount Holyoke College.

Clients

In addition to serving students in her studio, Laurie teaches yoga in colleges, hospitals, and other organizations. These are some of her current and past clients:

Current Clients:

• Mount Holyoke College, South Hadley, MA
• The Breast Center at Milford Regional Medical Center, Milford, MA
• Overlook Visiting Nurses Association & Hospice, Greenfield, MA
• The Cancer Connection, Northampton, MA

Past Clients:

• Solutia, Inc., Springfield, MA
• Ludlow Senior Center, Ludlow, MA
• Episcopal Divinity School, Pastoral Resource Group, Cambridge, MA
• Dean Ornish Reversing Heart Disease Program, Boston, MA
• Yoga Therapy Center, Brookline, MA
• Harvard Alumni Club, Cambridge, MA

My Story

My personal yoga journey began after the birth of my first child in 1985. As a first-time working mom, I was searching for personal time and a deeper connection with my body. I began attending yoga classes at a local adult education center. My body became stronger and more relaxed, but it was the quieting of the mind that kept me coming back. I felt like I had arrived home. That deep connection led me to seek out experienced teachers and pursue my teaching certification.

In 1994, I completed a 200-hour certification in Structural Yoga and began teaching. Wanting to expand my understanding of yoga and its healing potential, I explored many different traditions including Ashtanga, Iyengar, Kripalu, and Bikram. Through retreats and continued study, I was introduced to Viniyoga. I immediately recognized its intelligent, non-dogmatic approach as something I could practice and teach for the rest of my life.

I went on to study at the American Viniyoga Institute in Maui, Hawaii, and in 2003 received my diploma from their 500-hour certification program. I continue to deepen my understanding of yoga, anatomy, and therapeutic application through ongoing study and conferences throughout the country.

For over 27 years, I have taught a diverse group of students — heart disease patients, cancer patients, college students, working professionals, and older adults. I continue to be inspired by how intentional breath combined with mindful movement, properly adapted to each individual, can bring relief, resilience, and profound change.