Laura Haywood-Leigh
Laura began practicing yoga in 2002 for some much-needed stress relief. She was initially drawn to the Iyengar style for its focus on breathing and alignment. Following the birth of her fourth child in 2007, Laura explored gentle yoga and the freedom-form style, introduced by Erich Schiffmann, which encourages deep inner listening and self-trust.
Laura received her 200-hour yoga teacher-training certificate in 2018. As a teacher, Laura enjoys creating safe, inclusive spaces in which to practice. Laura encourages her students to explore gentle, mindful movements with curiosity and openness, which may help them develop a deeper awareness of their experiences on the mat. Laura especially enjoys playing around with ways to modify and adapt poses to make them accessible to students who may be experiencing limitations related to recovery from illness and injury, health challenges, and the natural effects of aging.