History
Certified Iyengar Yoga Instructor, Laurie began her yoga journey in 1988. In 1994, she began studying meditation & asana at The Himalayan Institute, founded by Swami Rama, & became a HITA certified yoga teacher in 1999. Laurie went on to study & teach various styles of yoga; Vinyasa, Kundalini & Ashtanga while attending national yoga conferences & workshops to explore teachers & styles of Yoga. In 2003, Laurie returned to the study of Iyengar Yoga, believing it to be the best way to share yoga with others & deepen her own practice. Training at Iyengar Yoga Honolulu, Laurie became a certified Iyengar yoga instructor in 2008. In 2011 she spent 2 months in Pune, India studying with the Iyengar family. Laurie continues her training, as she is currently working towards an advanced level of Iyengar certification. In addition to her yoga certifications, Laurie is an Energy Healer, graduate of Sacred Path Healing School in Honolulu, & a graduate of the School of the Art Institute of Chicago
Specialties
Iyengar Yoga, taught by Laurie Freed No matter what your age, gender, flexibility or body shape, Iyengar Yoga can be practiced safely by everyone. This style of yoga emphasizes correct alignment of all parts of the body within each yoga pose. This precision builds strength, stamina, balance and flexibility, and a new sense of well-being. Achieving meditation in action, the yoga student learns to exist fully and vibrantly in the present moment. One may find it easier to deal with everyday challenges and stresses with poise and equanimity. Laurie is a Certified Iyengar Yoga instructor, also certified by The Himalayan Institute (HITA, founded by Swami Rama), and certified through Yoga Alliance at the 500-hour level. In addition to her yoga certifications, Laurie is an Energy Healer, graduate of Sacred Path Healing School in Honolulu, & a graduate of the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. Laurie's precise attention to detail, alignment & sequencing is truly a benefit to her students!