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Yoga With Laura

E-RYT 200 | YACEP
Taking care of your mind, body, and soul through breath, movement, and healing sound.

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 healing 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)

10/22/2025

Just a few days ago, I was teaching on the beautiful beaches of Jamaica and in 3 weeks, I'll be heading to the Riviera Maya in Cancun for my first yoga retreat with Fit4Travel and I can't wait to connect with an amazing group for a week of yoga, ocean air, and deep rest! 🌊🌴✨

And because retreat energy is still flowing strong, I'll soon be announcing my next adventure… Ecuador, Fall 2026 🌋 Early bird details coming soon!

Feeling so grateful for this season of movement, connection, and community... each retreat reminds me why I love this path - it’s about slowing down, reconnecting, and remembering what really matters. Thank you for being part of it 💜

10/10/2025

I'm off to Jamaica to teach yoga by the sea, flowing with island rhythm and salty air in my lungs. 🏝☀️🌊

Leaving home reminds me that "home" isn't really a place, but a state of being we can carry anywhere. Whether it's across the world or across a bridge, it's the same invitation: to be fully here, awake and alive to it all.

Home isn't just a place... it's presence. It's the breath that steadies you, the gratitude that roots you, the loving kindness you share, and the grace you carry wherever you go. 🌎 💜✨

While I'm away, some amazing subs will be holding space in my classes so keep showing up, keep flowing, and keep shining sweet friends- I'll be back on the mat with you before you know it!!!

10/07/2025

september 💜 yoga
Lately, I've been taking some quiet time away from all the noise... stepping back from the scroll to step inward.

Even in the stillness, there’s so much beauty in the little moments… in movement, in breath, in the way the light shifts across the mat.✨

Sharing these glimpses from September and a gentle reminder that presence is always here, waiting to be found.

I’m still here too 💜always grateful, always ready to meet you on the mat🙏🥰🧘‍♀️

09/12/2025

Lately, I've been noticing how harsh I can be with myself- that inner critic whispering that I'm not enough, that I should have done more, been more. And yet, yoga reminds me to pause, breathe, and come back to ahimsa, the first limb of yoga: kindness.

When I dig deeper, I remember that the same kindness I cultivate for myself- the gentle words, the softening, the patience- is exactly what the world needs from each of us. Everyone is carrying an inner critic, too. The kinder I am to myself, the kinder I can show up to others. 💫🌎✨

Today, let's practice kindness outwardly: offer a smile to the next person you see, hold the door, give a sincere compliment. Small acts of compassion ripple outwards and grow exponentially. The world needs more of this.

Be the yoga. Be the kindness. 💜

08/31/2025

This is it! The final hours to grab Early Bird rates for my Soul Awakening Retreat in Costa Rica! 🕛🌴 🌊

Step into a week of sunrise yoga, meditation in lush jungles, healing sound, and soul-stirring connection with like-minded souls. 🌞🧘‍♀️💫 Imagine leaving renewed, inspired, and transformed, carrying that energy back into your everyday life.

This is more than a trip... it's an experience that could change everything.

Early Bird savings vanish at midnight TONIGHT! Don't wait. Claim your spot, your transformation, and your Costa Rican paradise now! ✈️💜🙏 Click the link in comments for more info or DM me to learn more!

08/30/2025

Ever notice how I repeat myself in class? There's a reason...

We have to hear things again (and again!) for them to truly sink in. If you've taken class with me, you've probably heard a few of my "Laura-isms" on repeat - and that's because I mean them with my whole heart. I want these reminders to land in your soul.

Here are a few of the things I'll never stop saying...

📸 Lori Fuller Photography

08/24/2025

Beyond excited to be part of the Rest & Reset Tent at this year’s Tahoe Yoga Festival ! 🌲🙏✨

I'll be offering a 2-hour sound bath experience (exact day TBD) where we can pause, ground, and recharge together. Whether you pop in for a few minutes or stay for the full session, it's all about giving yourself space to reset and nourish your body and mind. Side effects may include deep relaxation, release, and happy vibes.

Can’t wait to share this restorative experience and soak up all the magic of TYF! 🌲🙏✨

08/23/2025

The best tent at the fest 😉 come rest, reset, and recharge with me at the OMNI Tahoe Yoga Festival!

08/22/2025

Sometimes yoga feels like poetry and sometimes it feels like hamstrings screaming at me while I pretend it's totally fine! 🔥😅🧘‍♀️ I love how this practice teaches me to smile through the stretch, to meet challenge with softness, humor, and a little wink at myself in the process! 😉

Because yoga isn't just about getting bendy... it's about finding joy in the awkward, grace in the grit, and remembering not to take ourselves too seriously. Thank you Yoga, for the reminder that even in the deepest of folds, there's always space for a Big Smile. 😁💜✨

📸by Lori Fuller Photography

08/19/2025

Marvel missed a hero: The Yogi. 🦸‍♀️ Forget invisibility or flying! Yoga gave me the superpower to:
💥 Survive Mondays
💥 Breathe through traffic
💥 Levitate over drama
💥 Make peace with my tight hamstrings
💥 Smile at people who chew loudly

Now THAT'S heroic.✨

Somewhere along the way, yoga will give you secret superpowers too: the ability to move through life with more ease, clarity, and that tiny smirk 😏 knowing you can handle more than you thought.
Bend, twist, flow… who knew your mat was actually a cape?! 💪🧘‍♂️💫

08/18/2025

✨ Shake it off, tune it up! ✨
Join us for a blissful afternoon of TRE + Sound Bath this Saturday. Let go of tension, release stress, and float in the soothing sounds- your body and soul will thank you! 🌿🎶

Whether you’re new to TRE or a seasoned pro, this workshop offers deep relaxation, fun, and a chance to reconnect with your body in a lighthearted, supportive environment.

Spaces are limited, so sign up now and give yourself the gift of a calm, joyful afternoon! Link in the comments to sign up! ✨🎶🌿

08/15/2025

✨ Arms wide, heart open.✨

This week has felt extra heavy as I begin the process of sending my son off to college- a season of letting go, of trusting the unknown, of holding space for both joy and grief.

Yoga reminds me that we can meet life's big transitions with steady breath, constant grace, and eternal love. That even when the heart aches, it can still expand. Even in transition, there is grace. Even in letting go, there is love.

Today, I set the intention to embrace the ebb and flow of life and to trust in the tools that carry me forward: presence, patience, and this unending well of love.

Here's to embracing the next chapter, one inhale at a time.
💜🙏💜

📸 Lori Fuller Photography

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https://lauramoir.yoga/, https://www.bayareahiking.yoga/

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