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Yoga Vidya Academy: Dive Deep, Rise Up! Certifications and Immersions for all things Yoga

Yoga Vidya was founded by master teacher Lauren Jay Toolin, Senior ParaYoga Teacher, E-RYT 500 and Four Desires Trainer. She has been teaching for over 20 years and leading teacher trainings since 2004. Yoga Vidya offers yoga teacher trainings, private yoga therapy, workshops, recorded classes, retreats and web based learning. Yoga Vidya is a multi-modal, juicy and fulfilling way to learn how to THRIVE through Yoga, not just survive. Our mission is to provide educational and experiential resources to enable you to live the best life you've ever had!

10/22/2025

I used to think, power meant being busy, unbreakable, impressive. Now I know real power is being peaceful, present, and deeply in love with your own evolution.

10/19/2025

Raw, uncut moment of inspiration. Listen, and share. What lights are you up?

10/17/2025

Happy Diwali. Shout out to the goddess Lakshmi and her radiant abundance

10/10/2025

My practice has taken me to unimaginable places, literally and figuratively. The entry is through the physical, but it never ends there—unless you let it. What starts as movement becomes stillness. Shapes become insight. The mat, a mirror. Every practice, a return to self. Where has yoga taken you? Where do you want to go?

10/09/2025

Feeling off? It’s not just in your head – it is in your energy! Learn how to restore balance from the inside out this Sunday.

10/06/2025

Ever evolving and excited to share! While I am mapping out my next retreat destination, I invite you to join me closer to home for my introduction to the chakras workshop on October 12 in Troy, New York or online via Zoom. Don’t miss your chance to map out your integration, stability, and peace.

10/05/2025

Hola! Sharing my excitement about my journey, internal and external, as I check out my next Retreat destination in Costa Rica. The next few days are gonna be about clarity of purpose and creating transformation that uplifts! Stay tuned

09/27/2025

✨ I’ve never shared this much of my story before.
I grew up in chaos-addicted@parents, homelessness, violence. I’ve survived heartbreak, divorce, betrayal, illness, menopause, and the ache of starting over again and again. I know despair. I know emptiness. I know the question: is this all there is for me?
And yet — I also know this: we are not meant to live small. We are meant to live radiant, joyful, unapologetic lives.
That’s why I do the work I do. Not because life has been perfect, but because it hasn’t. Whether it’s 1:1 coaching, yoga experiences or retreats, I craft spaces for us to rest, reconnect, laugh, cry, and rise into a bigger, bolder version of ourselves. We are reminded that joy is not a luxury — it’s our birthright.
If you’ve been feeling exhausted, disconnected, or invisible… you’re not alone. I’ve been there too. And I know the way through. This is your invitation. To sisterhood. To joy. To yourself. Join me in Belize Feb 27-March 5,2026 or connect with me for coaching or training. Links in bio. 💌.

09/10/2025

I started journaling with this wonderful book at the end of April, and just finished the last entry today. I wish this journaling guide never ended. I have been more disciplined with this than most things in recent times (except my meditation practice).

I’m sad to have turned the last page, but also feel cleansed and creative, less stilted in my expression.

Whatever you can do to invite introspection and plant those little seeds of curiosity and resonance, please do it. The world needs open minds and bigger imaginations.

09/02/2025

Adventure. Novelty. Joy. Imagine This...
You return home from Belize lighter, refreshed, and deeply renewed.
The jungle’s beauty and sisterhood’s warmth stay with you, along with a steadier breath, a kinder inner voice, and a rekindled sense of joy.
This experience creates not just memories, but lasting self-love that continues to bloom long after the retreat. Join me Feb 27-March 5, 2026! Registration is open! https://www.laurentoolin.com/ananda-shakti-2026

06/24/2025

Forget the six-pack—let’s build a soul-pack.

I'm offering CORE DYNAMICS this Saturday, June 28th from 9-11a eastern at Maitri Yoga in Troy or online via Zoom.

This isn’t your average core class. We’re diving deep into your energetic center with breathwork, movement, and meditation to light up your real power source.

Strong spine. Soft belly. Fierce heart.
Come get lit—from the inside out.

If you can't make it live, the replay will be available for 14 days. (Indicate this when you sign up).

https://www.laurentoolin.com/masterclass

05/18/2025

You Have to come to this! More than just the ultimate summer camp for women, this is a place to move, share, laugh, reflect and remember who you are. Early registration expires May 25.

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222 1st Street
Troy, NY
12180

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http://www.yogavidya-tt.com/

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