Studio Classes
Move with
attention.
Live yoga classes at Rising Moon Studio in Sherwood Park, where movement becomes a way to listen rather than another thing to accomplish.
See the full class rhythm
Come hometo your breath,your body,yourself.
A place to move gently, listen closely, and feel more at home in yourself.
A place to begin
Take a breath.
Feel what is real.
Live what is true.
You have done enough pushing, striving, and trying to hold it all together. This is an invitation to pause, breathe, and come back to yourself.
At Beyond the Bend, we make space to explore balance, both in your body and in your day to day life. Not the performative kind, but the kind that helps you move through things with a little more steadiness and ease.
Movement, stillness, and space to return
Move with
Your Membership
A nurturing
presence in your
everyday life.
The Sanctuary is a quiet online home for movement, rest, reflection, and nervous system care. Inside, you will find weekly livestream yoga classes and their recordings, a growing library of full length classes, targeted somatic practices, guided meditations and audio practices, in depth courses, and reflective essays to support you in everyday life.
Step inside The Sanctuary
Private Sessions
A place to come
back to yourself.
One to one somatic and restorative support with Laura Harvey, shaped around your body, your nervous system, and the life you are actually living. This work may be for you if you feel overwhelmed, anxious, depleted, or emotionally tired, if you are moving through a season of change, or if you have spent years caring for everyone else and feel disconnected from your body or sense of self.
Explore Private Sessions
Complimentary Somatic Guide
Listening to the Body's Wisdom
Understanding fight, flight, and freeze as biological protection rather than personal failure.
If you are feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, or disconnected from your body, this ten page printable guide is a gentle place to begin. It explores why your nervous system braces in survival mode and includes simple floor micro practices you can explore at home.
Kind Words
from the Mat
“Laura's gentle approach, soothing voice, and non judgmental presence provide the perfect invitation into restorative work. Her knowledge and experience are evident as she guides me through poses and processes that open me to healing.”Maureen
Online yoga student, private and group sessions
“When I started practicing with Laura, I was still dealing with a serious shoulder injury from a ski accident. Through her gentle, mindful approach to movement, my shoulder fully healed, something I honestly did not think was possible. I am so grateful for her guidance.”Lorna
Yoga student
“Laura's classes give me a sense of calm I do not find anywhere else. Her approach is gentle and supportive, and I always leave feeling more settled in my body and mind.”Sarah
Yoga student
“I recently participated in a Restorative Yoga Session with Laura. It was such a wonderful experience at a lovely peaceful location and atmosphere. Laura guided me through the most relaxing yoga I have ever experienced. My body was so happy. I look forward to many more sessions at Beyond the Bend Yoga.”Fran
Yoga student
“Laura's restorative yoga sessions are wonderful and leave me feeling relaxed, refreshed, and ready to take on my hectic week. Her sessions also have a personal touch that make the class feel like a community.”Rachel
Yoga student
“Laura is an incredible yoga instructor. Her warmth and sincerity always glow as she guides me in practice. I come out of every class with my body, mind, and soul feeling totally rejuvenated. I highly recommend her class.”Alayne
Yoga student
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