Laura is a gentle spirit whose passion for yoga has grown exponentially since she began practicing in 1997. She is steadfast in her pursuit of a deeper yoga practice and looks forward to every opportunity to guide others in integrating body, mind and spirit. Her classes are a constant expression of her mindfulness, compassion and grace. She strives to facilitate the journey of moving into ourselves, to a state of greater strength, stillness and peace.
Laura is Teacher Certified by Shiva Rea and has also teacher trained and apprenticed with Gina Caputo. She is specially trained and certified to teach Relax and Renew Restorative Yoga by Restorative Yoga pioneer, Judith Hanson Lasater, Phd., P.T.
Laura's style and approach to teaching yoga has been highly influenced and inspired by teachers she has had the honor of studying with, including Gina Caputo, Shiva Rea, Judith Hanson Lasater, Gurmukh Kaur Khalsa, Seane Corn and Cyndi Lee. She also offers gratitude to Max Strom, Erich Schiffmann, Mark Whitwell, Sarah Powers, Bryan Kest and Jamie Elmer for the insight working with them has provided.
Laura began teaching yoga at All American Fitness in Blue Springs and has taught at Kansas Siddhi Yoga since opening in May 2004. (Besides Gina, she was KSY's first teacher!) In addition to her classical yoga training, she has been certified with the Aerobic and Fitness Association of America (AFAA), YogaFit and studied Fitness/Wellness and Anatomy for Physical Education. Her primary mission is to continue her education with Gina and more of the best teachers in the country so that she may optimally serve her students.
Laura grew up in Chillicothe, Missouri and graduated from Central Missouri State University where she received a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration/Marketing. She has lived in the Kansas City area since graduating college.
