About Beyond the Bend Yoga
Permission to Slow Down
Starts with This Breath
Meet Laura
I’ve been teaching yoga and mindfulness for over 20 years—but honestly? My biggest lessons didn’t come from trainings. They came from life.
From burnout. From saying yes too long. From finally saying no more.
I know what it’s like to feel stuck in a life that looks fine from the outside but quietly drains the life out of you. I’ve felt the slow fade of losing yourself. And I also know what it takes to come back—to rebuild, reconnect, and create something new.
My path hasn’t been linear (whose is?). I’ve been a competitive athlete, a national swim coach, a single mom, a philosophy nerd, a spiritual seeker—and for a while, I lost sight of everything that mattered. I got caught in a world that rewarded pushing, performing, and pretending. I forgot what it felt like to breathe deeply, to feel grounded, to trust my own spirit.
Coming back to myself wasn’t instant. It was a choice I had to make—again and again. But it changed everything.
I’ve trained in all the things: hatha, vinyasa, restorative, trauma-aware yoga, somatic healing, meditation, mindfulness, Chinese medicine, and even shamanic practices. But the most important thing I bring is presence. No pedestals. No pretending. Just real respect for wherever you are, and a steady hand to walk with you from there.
Beyond the Bend Yoga is about coming home to yourself. Slowing down. Tuning in. Letting go of all the “shoulds” and finding what actually feels true. There’s no gold star here. No final destination. Just a quiet, powerful reminder:
You’re not broken. You’re becoming.
You’re welcome here - just as you are.
The Heart Behind Beyond the Bend
I see it every time. A woman finishes class—soft, grounded, and fully in her body. Her whole face changes. There’s a glow. A calm. A sense of finally feeling like herself again.
And then—before she even gets off the mat—I see the shift start to creep back in.
The to-do lists. The noise. The tension. The look that says, "Here comes real life."
That’s why I created Beyond the Bend. Not just as a class, but as a way to stay connected to that calm—even after the mat is rolled up and the emails start rolling in.
Whether it’s through our on-demand library, a little check-in from me, or a guided moment of pause when you need it most—this space is here to support your nervous system, your peace, and your actual life.
You’re never alone in this. You can always come back to your center.
And when you need it—I’ll be right here, cheering you on (and probably reminding you to breathe).
Your Path, Your Practice
Find what feels right for you, in your own time and in your own way.
Classes
Join our supportive group and one-on-one classes, in person or online. Experience connection, community, and personal growth in a space designed to meet you exactly where you are - and help you reconnect to your inner calm so you can carry it with you into daily life.
Workshops & Programs
Explore deeper topics and practices in our special workshops and signature programs, offered both in person and online to fit your schedule and needs. These experiences offer a chance to slow down, reflect, and reconnect to your inner calm - with longer programs providing additional ongoing tools and support to help you carry that steady, grounded feeling into everyday life.
On-Demand Library
Access a growing collection of calming resources designed to support you whenever you need a moment to pause, reset, or simply breathe. Whether it’s guided practices, meditations, breathwork, gentle movement, or other supportive tools, you’ll always have a space to reconnect and restore—anytime, anywhere.
Let's Take Your First Step Toward Lasting Calm
Explore our in-person and online classes, workshops, and programs—each one designed to help you reconnect to your calm, move with intention, and feel supported through life’s everyday challenges. Discover gentle, grounding practices designed to support your nervous system and restore balance from the inside out.
