A quieter way
back to yourself.
The work I offer begins with one simple question.What becomes possible when you stop moving away from what your body is trying to tell you?
Hello, I’m Laura…
I’ve been teaching yoga and mindfulness for over 20 years, but many of my most important lessons have come from life itself.
I know what it feels like to lose yourself inside a life that looks fine from the outside. I’ve experienced burnout, stayed too long in places that no longer felt right, and slowly found my way back to myself. That return wasn’t a single moment. It was a choice I made again and again, learning to slow down, listen inward, and trust what my body and spirit were telling me.
My background includes a degree in philosophy, along with training in Hatha, Vinyasa and restorative yoga, trauma aware practice, somatic healing, meditation, mindfulness, Chinese medicine and shamanic practices. Yet the most important thing I bring to this work is presence. I’m not here to teach from a pedestal or pretend I have everything figured out. I’m here to meet you where you are, with curiosity, respect and care.
Beyond the Bend Yoga is an invitation to step away from the pressure to perform, improve or become someone else. It is a place to reconnect with yourself and remember that you are not broken, and that there is nothing you need to prove before you can feel at home in yourself.
You’re welcome here, exactly 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 is 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 is 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 is 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 are never alone in this. You can always come back to your centre. And when you need it, I will be right here, cheering you on and probably reminding you to breathe.
There is room for you here.
Choose the kind of support that meets this season of your life, whether you are looking for a shared room, a steady online home, or more individual attention.
Studio Classes
Live yoga classes at Rising Moon Studio in Sherwood Park, where movement becomes a way to listen rather than another thing to accomplish.
The Sanctuary
A quiet online home for livestream yoga classes, recorded practices, meditations, audio reflections, courses, and gentle support through everyday life.
Private Sessions
One to one somatic and restorative support with Laura, available in person or online, shaped around your body, your nervous system, and the life you are actually living.
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