The Inward Journey with Lauren Yates

In my classes, you can find a blend of music, mantra, meditation, poetry, breath and spiritual inspiration with accessible, safe and mindful alignment based movement. I encourage students to tap into their inner wisdom, listen to the whispers of their heart, deeply relax into the practice and revel in the time they have dedicated for themselves. I believe that yoga is a fusion of the heart, spirit, mind and body. I hope to convey my love of the practice to everyone who participates in my classes. I draw from the Bhakti form of yoga, classical and Ta***ic philosophy, and love the ancient stories of the yoga tradition as a metaphor for our modern day lives. This practice is a lifelong journey that calls to my heart and soul. It has helped me come into deeper awareness with my self and live more intentionally. I have become more aware of the present moment and developed a greater sense of gratitude. My yoga practice has eased the transitions of my many moves and the fluctuations of life. It is my anchor, a steady touchstone that helps center, ground, and comfort me when I find myself in a new location or a new chapter of life. I am a graduate of Texas A&M University and have spent most of my adult years in education. I completed my yoga teacher training through Wild Lotus Yoga’s Soul School in New Orleans in 2016, hold a level 1 Reiki certification, and am a Chopra certified Primordial Sound Meditation Teacher. I am a world traveler and have lived in South Korea and various places in the US. I am also passionate about healthy whole food, my dogs and love spending time outside.