Testimonials

“Laurie is an amazing yoga teacher. We have studied with Laurie for over a decade. Without her careful attention to our specific needs we would never be as flexible or as healthy as we are. Her approach to yoga is individual due to her extensive knowledge of anatomy and physiology. We expect to continue enjoying Laurie’s classes for decades to come.”

Joan Grenier and Jon Weissman
Granby, MA

“As a classical violinist, my work requires long hours standing. The demands are strenuous and yoga gets me through the day. When I came to Laurie for my first private yoga lesson, I had chronic back and neck pain. That first lesson with Laurie changed my life. Laurie focused on anatomically specific yoga postures and created a personalized morning yoga routine that flows like a dance. I quickly became pain free, lost weight, and experienced more energy and focus. Most importantly Laurie’s advice, ‘Don’t worry about results, just know that you’re doing good for yourself by doing yoga.’ Little did I know how it would change everything!”

Sarah-Hadley Yakir
New York, NY

“Laurie’s yoga teaching is excellent for people of all ages who want to relax and strengthen their minds and bodies in an atmosphere of sympathetic and good humored camaraderie. Her yoga classes have been an indispensable part of my life.”

Bambi Brownlow
South Hadley, MA

“Laurie’s private yoga sessions are a treat – in a safe, comfortable environment, she helps work out the kinks, knots, and tension that build up in our bodies over time. Afterwards, I’m good to go for months!! It’s like getting a physical ‘clean-slate.’ What a gift!”

Donna Denette
Granby, MA

“What I especially like about Laurie’s yoga classes is that she tailors each class to our needs of that day. This not only provides what each of us needs for our body, but also means that her classes are NEVER boring!”

Peggy Anderson
Granby, MA

“There is no other experience that comes close to a private session with Laurie. The whole experience from beginning to end is heavenly and the benefits last a lot longer. The studio is comfortable and beautifully decorated and Laurie is warm and friendly while being totally professional. She instantly makes you feel comfortable and relaxed. Her careful attention helps ease trouble spots that you weren’t even aware of, all the while guiding you into a deeper state of relaxation. It feels so good you never want it to stop. Afterward I feel relaxed, energized, and a little euphoric and am completely content for a while.”

Anna Colangelo
Foxborough, MA

“Laurie’s approach to yoga is just what I needed after my knee replacement. She helped me feel more confident with balance and return of muscle strength. I also feel so refreshed, and younger than my eighty years.”

Ellie Klepacki
South Hadley, MA

“For me, Laurie’s yoga class has been a life-altering experience. Due to a congenital dislocated hip, I spent most of my first 50 years with a limp, little balance, and weak atrophied muscles. I am a different ‘body’ today because Laurie not only showed me how to listen to my body, how ‘gentle’ Yoga addresses my problems, but also that laughing with friends goes a long way to being whole! Like brushing my teeth, eating my veggies, and taking vitamins, Laurie’s Yoga class has become part of my forever healthy lifestyle! Whether it is in her yoga class or in private instruction, Laurie embraces us with acceptance, compassion, and an instinctive ability to alleviate our discomforts.”

Denise Lapointe
Granby, MA

“I do yoga with Laurie. She is a person who exudes personal warmth and caring, as well as an excellent teacher with a deep technical knowledge of the body and yoga. I love to watch the way she intuits the energy in a room and works with it. I consider Laurie to be a true healer. Most of all, she is fun!”

Ann O’Roark
South Hadley, MA

“I am a 67 year old man who had trouble putting on my socks and cutting my toenails over a year ago. Now, after Laurie’s yoga instruction, I can do these self-care tasks with ease. Furthermore, about 20 years ago, I injured my back in a construction accident and had some limitations when working on my farm. I can now do farm work more easily than I could years ago and with less risk of recurring injury. Life doesn’t have to be a steady downhill course.

Laurie has been able to tailor her instruction to my very stiff level with gradual additions when I am ready. Individual instruction every 2 to 4 weeks along with daily home practice has been a very positive addition to my routine. Learning breathing exercises has added a mentally quieting experience to my stress-filled mind.

Laurie’s quiet sense of humor and easy-going way of teaching makes the experience enjoyable. I look forward to seeing her as well as my daily practice. How lucky I am to have her in my life.”

Ben Levy
Granby, MA