Classes

I really love taking Lauren’s classes, she brings a gentle energy to them making you feel strong and peaceful with where you’re at in your practice while challenging you. My day feels brighter after taking her class!

Sasha R.

Lauren is a gifted and dedicated yoga teacher.  I always leave Lauren’s classes feeling grounded, balanced and with more openness in my body. Lauren teaches to all levels and while she challenges, she also is encouraging to deeply listen to one’s body wisdom and take space for whatever their body is telling them. Her classes are creative, uplifting and nurturing. And…she has a great play list of music.

Marika B.

Every time I walk into Lauren's classes, I feel safe, seen, and respected. I know I can show up as I need to each day. This compassion Lauren offers, even before the practice on the mat begins, has such an incredible ripple effect throughout my days. I feel more present, joined with my body, and able to recognize the subtleties of a yoga movement practice beyond the physical cues themselves. Lauren's teaching style is holistically impactful for me, and I consider her a guide when it comes to listening and learning from my body's innate wisdom.

Lucia Hawley

Lauren has a warm and empowered energy about her. I am lucky enough to know her as her student, colleague, and friend. She is kind and encourages her student on their individual journeys to feeling healthier and stronger. She has a great sense of humor and makes her classes fun with awesome playlists, which helps you forget about the hard work you are doing. She uses the obstacles she’s overcome to empathize with others, and she’s passionate about applying her knowledge and training to make a positive influence on the world. I am so grateful to know her!

Paige A.

Private Sessions

I have had Lauren as a personal trainer for 2 years. She always meets me where I am both physically and emotionally. She is so compassionate and respectful. She is always learning and applying new things and brings laughter and care to each of our sessions. She gives me a balance of challenging movements while honoring when my body needs rest. I am so grateful to have her on my journey!

Heather

While I knew I’d be in capable, nurturing hands with Lauren when we started our movement practice together, I couldn’t have anticipated just how life-changing the experience would be. I’m not exaggerating when I share that her expert coaching, expansive perspectives on healing, and deep trust in the wisdom of the body supported a trajectory of what has become the healthiest, most life-affirming choices I’ve ever made – not only within my own body, but also extending into strengthening my relationships with self and others. Lauren is truly connected to her calling, and her offerings will nurture the development of self-trust, a compassionate presence, and moving beyond the limits of what you thought was possible for yourself and your future.

Jennifer

I’ve been practicing with Lauren for a while now, and I can honestly say she’s my favorite yoga teacher! She’s incredibly patient, always taking the time to listen and understand what I need that day and adjusting as we go along. Her deep knowledge of her practice shines through in every session, and she’s able to explain and provide adjustments in a way that’s clear and approachable. What I appreciate most is how she provides positive reinforcement and encourages you to challenge yourself in a supportive, uplifting way. Whether you're a beginner or more advanced, Lauren's sessions are always welcoming, motivating, grounding, and filled with good energy. I’m so grateful to have found such a thoughtful and caring teacher!

Sandy

Several years ago I was talking to my daughter about getting a personal trainer in order take time for myself while I was caring for my aging mother who had a couple of serious medical conditions (Cancer and Dementia), which caused me to become her care taker. This added stress in my life caused me to gain weight and fall into a depression.  My daughter knew Lauren and she introduced Lauren into my life and within weeks I’m feeling more energetic, my depression is fading away rapidly and I am starting to see the weight come off.  Lauren was so supportive of what I was going through and showed my entire family such compassion during my mother’s passing.  I found Lauren to be devoted to my entire wellbeing not just weight loss or working outs. She never gave up on me even when I would give up on myself, and I will value that for the rest of my life. Even now that she is no longer here to train me she still checks in with me and is always there to listen to me. What a wonderful and caring person she is.

Tracy

I met Lauren several years ago and I have truly missed her as my personal trainer. Her dedication, flexibility and knowledge of what exercises that would work for me was truly valuable. She focused on areas where I needed it most and changed up the routines every now and then so the sessions wouldn’t be so mundane. She was very professional and a good listener. Through the 5+ months she worked with me, I felt stronger and better with my body. I wish she was still in the SF bay area so I can work with her again. I’m so grateful that through it all we also became friends.

Maria L.

Retreats

I’ve been so lucky to attend several of Lauren’s retreats. Her caring and nurturing nature creates an environment where you can truly decompress. The creativity she brings to the small things sprinkles her retreats with moments that feel so special. And of course, the variety of movement practices she offers, paired with her incredible cooking, leaves you feeling nourished, both body and soul.

Sarah F.

Lauren’s warmth and genuine caring is the first thing you might notice when arriving for a class or a retreat with her.  While teaching she embodies the depth of her yoga practice which takes the student experience beyond skill development to the essence of yoga.  Lauren’s deep attention and lightness of spirit is a joy to be with, and her loving attention to each student’s comfort and practice is rewarding.

I love being with Lauren, I love her classes, and her retreats are the best!  Give yourself the opportunity to nurture yourself and enjoy yoga – maybe for the first time ever!

Meridian K.

I met Lauren at her weekend in retreat in Bend, Or and immediately felt a strong connection and a sense of ease. As the weekend progressed I was amazed by her skills at forming community, safety and fun with all the participants. Her yoga practice is challenging and transformative, but also grounding and stabilizing. After the retreat I began 1:1 classes with Lauren and loved our time together. She is wise beyond her years and such a beautifully authentic person that you will love to be around. Her positive energy is contagious!

Cindy H.