Specialisms
Chronic Pain, Mental Health, Trauma
Qualifications
- Minded Yoga Therapy 500hrs 2014-2016
- Yoga Teacher Training 200hs 2012
- BA Hons Contemporary Dance 2000-2003
About
As a survivor, practitioner, teacher and therapist, Laura has a gift for understanding the complex relationship between our experiences, the subsequent patterning laid down in our nervous system and subconscious, and the interplay between body and mind in integrating these experiences. She is motivated by a deep faith in our ability to process, let go and reframe, and finds the rich tapestry of practices offered in yoga to be an extraordinary set of tools for navigating life as a human being.
Laura has been practicing yoga since 2004 and teaching in mainstream settings as well as in collaboration with third sector organisations, NHS services and Criminal Justice Services since 2012.
Laura’s approach is guided by the established and widely recognised principles of trauma-informed practice: safety, trust, choice, collaboration, and empowerment. Her work is informed by her professional knowledge, lived experience, and deep understanding of trauma theory, including nervous system regulation and polyvagal theory. She integrates trauma-informed yoga, somatic embodiment, and yogic theory, philosophy, and practice to create a safe, supportive, and empowering environment for her clients.
Laura is a member of The International Association of Yoga Therapists and is bound by their ethics and guidelines.