Breathing Space Creativity and Mindfulness Coaching

06/20/2025

🌿 Calling all teachers, artists, and museum educators! 🌿
This summer, take a well-deserved step away from being the guide—and return to your own creative wellspring.

Join me at Kripalu for a joyful, liberating retreat designed to nourish your inner artist. Whether you’re a seasoned maker, a playful dabbler, or simply someone who needs a spark, this experience is for you.

✨ Through yoga, meditation, and expressive arts, we’ll explore:
🌀 Compassionate creativity (the Kripalu way)
🌀 What blocks authentic expression
🌀 Your creative identity through self-discovery
🌀 Visual art, writing, and chanting as awareness tools
🌀 Practices to recharge your teaching, work, or personal practice
🌀 The healing power of your creative voice

This retreat is a chance to pause, play, and remember why creativity matters—for you, and for the lives you touch.

No art or meditation experience required—just curiosity and a willingness to show up.

🧘‍♀️🎨 Led by me, Dr. Laura Dickstein Thompson (she/her)
Kripalu Faculty | Artist | Museum Educator | Yoga Teacher | Founder, Breathing Space | Executive Director, Berkshire Art Center

📅 August 5-8, 2025
📍 Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health
🔗 https://kripalu.org/presenters-programs/reclaim-your-creativity

05/13/2025

🌈🎨 New Class Alert! 🎨🌈
Join me for a 6-week journey into mindful watercolor painting!

🧘‍♀️🖌 When & Where:
📅 Wednesdays | 5:30–7:30 PM
📍 Berkshire Art Center - Citizens’ Hall, Stockbridge
🗓 June 4 – July 16, 2025

✨ No experience needed—just bring a yoga mat, journal, and an open heart!
Explore themes like play, self-acceptance, humor, and healing through watercolor, gentle yoga, and meditation. 💗

💬 Each week, reconnect with yourself and your creative spirit in a fun, welcoming community. Expect laughter, color, and a whole lot of flow.

🛒 Ready to dive in? Tap the link in bio to sign up — limited spots available!

04/22/2025

Passionate about making a difference through the arts? Join me in shaping a more creative, connected, and inclusive world as a board member @ Berkshire Art Center. Curious to learn more? Come to this upcoming event—I’d love to connect with you!

04/08/2025

12/02/2024

As we approach a new year, what better time to pause, reflect, and reconnect with your creative spirit? Join us for Reclaim Your Creativity, a unique retreat designed to nourish your inner artist, rejuvenate your mind, and set intentions for a vibrant year ahead. 🧘‍♂️December 29, 2024 - January 1, 2025. 🔗Registration: https://kripalu.org/presenters-programs/reclaim-your-creativity

11/26/2024

11/02/2024

🌟 You’re Invited to Our Open House! 🌟

Join us on Sunday, Nov. 10th from 8am - 5pm as we celebrate 10 years of community and movement at Berkshire Yoga Dance & Fitness and our recent honor as the “Best Yoga Studio in The Berkshires”! 💫

This special day is packed with complimentary classes, mini healing arts sessions, exclusive offers, and so much more. It’s our way of saying “thank you” for being a part of this incredible journey.

✨ What’s Happening:
- All-day complimentary yoga, dance, and fitness classes (in-studio & online)
- Mini sessions in Sound Healing and Reiki
- Special membership offers and a chance to connect with our community 💫

Whether you’re a long-time member or brand new to our studio, we’d love to see you! Reserve your spot today—classes and sessions fill up fast. 🗓️

Tap the link below for more details and to secure your spot: 🔗 https://openhouse.berkshireyogadancefitness.com/

Let’s celebrate together—one breath, one moment, one movement at a time. 🤍 See you there!

10/07/2024

All Berkshire Teachers: 🎨✨ Join us on NOVEMBER 5 as part of the Berkshire Countywide PD Day for "For Art’s Sake: Harnessing Creativity as a Restorative Approach in the Classroom" with me, Laura Thompson! This all-day professional development workshop is designed for early childhood, middle, and high school educators to explore how creativity can transform personal and professional lives.

Participants will engage in meditation, movement, and art-making, gaining practical strategies to integrate mindfulness and enhance well-being in their classrooms. Walk away empowered to foster connection, empathy, and resilience through creative expression.

📅 November 5 from 8 AM to 3 PM
📍 Lichtenstein Center for Arts, Pittsfield
👥 Max: 20 participants

*CLICK TO REGISTER!* → https://www.eventbrite.com/e/berkshire-countywide-2024-professional-development-day-registration-1033639211707?aff=oddtdtcreator

Don’t miss out on this enriching experience!

For more info about Laura Thompson, check out: http://laurabreathingspace.com

09/10/2024

🌟 Ready to get creative and restore your spirit? 🌟

Join us for a playful and transformative workshop series where creativity meets mindfulness! 🎨✨ Dive into meditation, yoga, art-making, and reflective writing to unlock your inner potential and spark personal growth. You’ll explore a variety of art materials—from pastels to acrylic and oil paint—to dive into meaningful themes that matter to you. Learn practical strategies to blend mindfulness with creative expression and walk away feeling renewed, inspired, and ready to nurture connection, empathy, and well-being in every part of your life. ✨🧘‍♀️

Come as you are—leave with a fresh sense of purpose and a heart full of joy! 💖 Let’s create and grow together! Jump in on one or dive into all of them—it’s your call!

09/03/2024

Join my Kundalini & Yoga class starting this Sunday at 5pm EST at Berkshire Yoga, Dance, and Fitness. Connect with your true self through this transformative practice. Experience the combination of breathwork, mantra, movement, and meditation to elevate your consciousness and promote spiritual and physical healing. ✨In-Studio or Online 🪧.com

08/31/2024

Starts next Saturday, 9/7. A great time to make art together and find a bit more joy and inspiration in your life. DM me for more details.

08/21/2024

Embrace the season with our 4-week online class!🍁🍃 Start your Saturdays with guided meditation, yoga, and creative watercolor sessions. No experience needed—just bring your enthusiasm and let the fall vibes inspire you! SIGN UP TODAY: https://laurabreathingspace.com