Laurie studied Swedish-Esalen Massage at the Heartwood Institute in Garberville, California (1995). Her continuing Massage Therapy education includes Deep Tissue Therapy, Reiki, Visceral Massage, Therapeutic Touch, Thai Massage, Myoskeletal Alignment, and Resonance Release Work® (effectively releasing the deeper tissues by firmly holding several related points simultaneously, allowing the muscles to release without creating undo resistance).  Laurie approaches her work on an individual basis, treating each client with the type of bodywork she feels will best alleviate his or her tension and pain, thus allowing the client to experience physical healing, relaxation, energetic balance and a renewed sense of well-being.
After practicing mostly Iyengar and other Hatha Yoga forms for over ten years, she completed her 200-hour training with Shambhava Yoga at the Konalani Ashram above Kona, Hawaii, where she became interested in Yoga Therapy.  In 2009, she completed her 500-hour Yoga Therapy training at Purusha Yoga in San Francisco, where she also was certified in mat Pilates.   In 2012, she and her husband moved to Hawaii Island where she enjoys organic gardening, hiking, swimming, Hula, playing the clarinet, practicing Yoga and Tai Chi, in addition to sharing her yoga classes and healing bodywork with her clients. She enjoys visiting the Bay Area to see clients, friends, and family.

Yoga 4 Awakening
&
Partner Poses

Click here for a complimentary copy of Laurie’s Yoga 4 Awakening & Partner Poses, which guides you through three 30-45 minute morning sequences to help move you from sleep into your day feeling relaxed, yet energized, stretched  and strong, with a clear mind and solid intention to create the kind of day you most desire.

Wild Thing–Open Your Heart and Let it Sing!

Not all asanas (poses) are for all bodies–consult your doctor before attempting any of these asanas.  Any loss/liability/damage incurred by performing any of the asanas or following the advice or instructions shown on this website is expressly disclaimed.

Know your body– explore its myriad possibilities and avoid aggravating its limitations.

Never force your body into a pose–gently guide it with comfort, ease and grace.

Be with your breath throughout your entire practice–allow the flow of your breath to dictate the flow of your practice; not the reverse.

Find a teacher who encourages you to practice at your own pace and who offers modifications to suit your particular needs–work one-on-one with an instructor who you feel confident will instruct you on proper techniques and alignment principles before joining a large class of students with various levels of expertise.  Most often, he/she will not be able to observe and attend to each student’s needs for modifications and hands-on adjustments.  

Click here for Wild Thing Instructions.

Click here for a complimentary copy of Laurie’s  Pilates Fundamentals Guide, which leads you through some basic Pilates breathing, strengthening, and stretching techniques you can practice at home–and all you need is a yoga/exercise mat and a desire to look better, feel stronger and walk taller.

Click here for a complimentary copy of Laurie’s Playing with Yoga and the Seven Chakras, which leads you through a basic yoga flow designed to balance each chakra using sound, color, and pranayama for each asana/pose.  Explore the vibration and flow of energy through your whole body as you practice these and many of your other favorite asanas.