Laurie is able to tailor her services to the specific needs and desires of her clients, whether they be individuals, yoga studios, health centers, private organizations or corporations.

She will design sessions to be any length, whether an hour, a day or a week in order to leave her students with new capabilities, instructions and routines to empower their lives.

Her teaching focuses on techniques for:

• Stress reduction and stress management
• Rejuvenation and relaxation
• Optimal physical, mental and emotional well-being
• Heightened focus, memory and cognitive abilities
• Remaining calm, centered and serene in any circumstance
• Augmenting energy and vitality
• Reducing tendencies to become irritated and provoked
• Strengthening the immune system
• Minimizing sick time and increasing productivity

What others say:

Thanks so much for sharing with our employees your "Power of Breath" seminar. This was the best attended seminar I've hosted in the eight months I've been with Fingerhut. Feedback was extremely positive as you'll see from the enclosed evaluations I've received back. People appreciated the very practical and easy methods for relaxtion and getting on a track to overall better health. Since this seminar I've been asked many times if we could have Yoga or Zen meditation classes offered here during lunch and/or right after work. I enjoyed hosting you here in Minnetonka and appreciate the time you spent sharing with us your enthusiasm for the power of every breath we take and ways in which we can make the most of every breath.
Mary Ann Carr, Wellness Coordinator. Benefits, Human Resources

Response to the Question : "What was positive about this seminar experience?"

• This seminar gave simple techniques to handle stress and feel more energized. I think everything about this seminar was positive. The popularity of this class would make it seem that this class should be offered again to those who could not participate.
• I was impressed by the instructor's knowledge and her great attitude! I will get back into doing deep breathing more often during the day.
• This is something that can be used anywhere!
• The teacher was great! Extremely pleasant to listen to, extremely knowledgeable. She taught some great techniques and exercises.
• Great "hands-on" practice and hand-outs were good.
• The instructor seemed so relaxed. It was a joy to listen to her. She exuded a "slow your life down" attitude. I always knew it was good to diaphragm breathe to rid yourself of toxins but I now will exhale much more strongly.
• The trainer's attitude and energy were very positive and believable. The things she taught were easy to do and easy to remember.
• Learning how important breathing (deeply) is to my overall health and how I can incorporate deep breathing techniques into my daily routine.
• Instructor was great.
• I will remember how to relax using the breath.
• I was able to leave the room in a 100% more relaxed, calm state than when I entered.
• It was nice to see the "interest" in this type of seminar. Maybe we could have Laurie back again.
• I didn't realize the importance of breathing from deep within the belly. I will concentrate on breathing this way.
• Excellent for stress relief.
• While using her techniques I did experience relaxation both physically and mentally. I also felt warmer and believe this is because of improved circulation.
• The instructor's positve attitude about breathing.
• These are ways to improve life!

Laurie has set up yoga, breath and stress reduction programs and has taught in schools, corporations, spas, community centers, open universities, health centers and yoga centers.

• Alliance For Conflict Transformation training, Santa Cruz & La Paz, Bolivia
• Fingerhut Corporation
• Training For Life
• UN Headquarters, Pristina, Kosovo
• St. Paul Yoga Center
• Medtronics
• The Marsh
• Center For Yoga and The Healing Arts, PP Cambodia
• Teachers of Colegio Roosevelt, Lima, Peru
• Teachers of Cairo American College, Cario, Egypt
• Laurel Yoga Studio
• Villa Sumaya Retreat Center, Santa Cruz, Guatemala
• United Defense Open U, (teacher of the month)
• International Institute of Integral Sciences
• Spiritual Science Frontiers
• Williston Fitness CenterGeneral Mills
• Kripalu Center For Yoga and Health
• Central High School, Minneapolis MN