About

Maybe you are coming to yoga with significant stress, tension, locks and / or weakness in the body? This was me too.

I lost connection with my body and myself - and yoga was the light that came through the cracks.

Now my body is my constant companion and guide through life. When experiencing stress, I can relax and help myself through.

We all go through struggles mentally, emotionally and physically.

Yoga is about giving ourselves love in those struggles - and not trying to be perfect!

The world often encourages us to disconnect from our bodies, our inner voice and the natural world around us. It’s my mission to give you a moment of reconnection and deeper peace in every class.

Through this reconnecting I love to see students find new optimism for life, and follow their heart to greater happiness.

My Training:

I am a Yoga For All Abilities Hatha Teacher, regularly training with Sonia Sumar and Renata Gaertner Sumar.

Sonia Sumar created the method Yoga For All Abilities in Brazil after her second daughter was born with Down syndrome in 1972.

Teaching yoga to children and adults with additional needs is not only incredibly joyful - it teaches so much about yoga beyond the poses!

I am blessed to work with so many wonderful souls.

If you’re interested in this part of my work please get in touch :)

Qualifications & Certifications

Hatha Yoga Teacher Training

Nov 2014 - 200 hours Hatha Yoga Teacher Training with Yoga Prema – Assagao, Goa

Feb 2017 – 200 hours Hatha Yoga Teacher Training with Sivananda Vidya Yoga Peetham – Varkala, Kerala

Yoga For All Abilities

Sept 2017 – 50 hours The Sonia Sumar Method: Yoga For All Abilities (YFAA) Part 1 training – London, UK

Nov 2017 – 50 hours YFAA Part 2 training – London, UK

June 2019 – 200 hours Hatha Yoga Teacher Training with The Sonia Sumar Method: YFAA

Apr 2022 – 100 hours Intermediate Hatha Yoga Teacher Training with YFAA

Sept 2023 – Level 4 Senior YFAA Licenced Practitioner

Nov 2017 - present - 10+ CPDs ranging from ‘Early Intervention’ - ‘Asana Sequences & Adjustments’ and ‘Meditation & Pranayama’

Anatomy

Feb 2019 – 50 hours Yoga London Anatomy course

Yoga Therapy

May 2024 – Feb 2026 – 600 hours Professional Diploma in Yoga Therapy at The Minded Institute

The Minded Institute is an international leader in the field of yoga therapy training. Students learn cutting-edge mind-body research and its relevant applications to yoga and mindfulness.

Testimonials

  • "I always feel great after my yoga session. I have some physical issues that mean I am almost permanently in a wheelchair. It feels great to get out of my wheelchair and to be supported by Laura in doing my yoga. It relaxes both my body and mind. It also helps with my breathing, which at times is difficult for me to do. When the staff team let me know I'm going to yoga, I'm always excited. I've never not wanted to attend because I enjoy it so much."

    Keith, Kentish Town

  • "Aaron had a fantastic one-to-one session. Laura was able to get him fully focused and engaged in all the yoga poses. A triumph, as new things are not always enjoyable for him. Laura was very patient and gave Aaron much needed time to grasp what to do."

    Brigette, carer

  • "I do yoga with Laura. She helps me with stretching and yoga poses. Yoga makes me happy."

    George, Archway

  • "My son Hewitt gained a lot on stretching and body movements. He has severe epilepsy on top of autism and learning disabilies. Yoga has helped him to keep his mobility, flexibility and maintain his quality of life. With the patience of Laura, he could enjoy the time in class and had smiles and satisfaction. Thank you Laura."

    Josephine, mother

  • "Adam really enjoyed the classes both in person and also via Zoom. He was looking forward to them and managed to relax despite his pronounced ADHD."

    Dorota, Islington