Laura found her way to yoga and meditation when her back went out as she worked tirelessly as a full-time newspaper reporter in her 20s. Who knew five days lying on the floor with her dog (because she couldn't get up!) would be a blessing in disguise. But it sparked her need for balance. And don't we all need it in today's modern, hectic world? Laura has written for national magazines and newspapers and is now a freelance health and wellness writer, an author (after getting her MFA at CCNY), and a full-time single mother of two. She often says "Writing is my life, Yoga saved it." And recently, she's realized that the two are powerful, healing, modalities for all who need to thwart fear, uncover limiting beliefs, and spark visualized healing throughout the body. Through yoga, meditation, and healing journaling, Laura has recovered from trauma, abuse, and infidelity. She has taken multiple yoga and meditation trainings, earning 650 RYA hours, and leads yoga and writing retreats, as well as creativity retreats for Canyon Ranch. Being a health and wellness writer, Laura has had the ability to chat with some of the most innovative scientists and researchers who have confirmed how creative endeavors, time in nature, writing, music, meditation, and flowing yoga and breath work all activate our neuroplasticity - sparking neurons in all areas of our brain - and help us to relieve stress, anxiety, fears, and tap into our intuition and foster an ability to better flow in life and navigate ups and downs with positive resilience. Her retreats are all about facilitating space for all to find their own path to healing. Laura does not consider herself a "healer" with one practicum that all should follow - rather a seeker and a listener, and an intuitive energy conduit who helps others find ways to identify buried emotions and false beliefs and to release pain to better flow with ease in life. Usually, that starts with a few deep breaths, some mini yoga stretches (rolling your shoulders and neck counts!) and then a writing exercises to dive deep into finding purpose, and to carve out pathways to joy and vitality.

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**Laura's next Canyon Ranch Creativity Retreat is in the Fall. If you use Laura's name, you get 10% off!Check her socials for details & a QR code.

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"Laura was my muse for years! She helped me hone my voice, tighten prose, organize and create and publish articles to promote my book and expand my platform and kept me inspired about my baby! My cookbook and detox cleanses are my life's passion. Laura is an angel!" Peggy Curry, Founder, Curry Girls Kitchen, Co-Founder  author: A Damn Good Gluten-Free CookBook​

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Writing Workshops 

Laura's unique approach will help you jump-start your writing project, garner clarity and confidence in your voice and vision, and foster inspired action within a supportive & mindful community. She combines stress-relief techniques, insightful support, craftsmanship tips from industry veterans, and valuable advice and introductions to guest agents and editors. 

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"I don't know if Laura is a better writer, editor, or yoga teacher. Seriously. I've been her yoga student for years and recently attended one of her virtual writing workshops for help and inspiration for a children's book. It was a great experience and, to be honest, better than some expensive publishing conferences I've attended, as she brought in an agent and former publishing house editor who spoke for an hour, answered questions, and agreed to read proposals and synopsis/ pitch letters from Laura's participants. It's an amazing opportunity to network, garner inspiration, and find support from other writers." ~ Lorie Zerweck, Producer (Film / TV). 

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Laura's virtual writing workshops are currently on hold at the moment as she finishes her follow-up books to her meditation journal. Stay tuned: Mini Yoga Breaks are in the works! These are meant to boost your creativity, as well as provide mini breaks to open tight muscles. A bonus for busy folks, is that they can be done anywhere, and provide much needed stress relief. Short periods of time can actually allow stress hormones to lessen. Laura likens this process to "letting steam out of a kettle. Do this a little throughout the day, and you'll be more open and less stressed and more agile when you work out on weekends." LKR

For a sneak Peek into her Mini Yoga Breaks, see this article in Career Authors! It provides a detailed yoga break you can do in less than 8 minutes! And there's a video too :)  Enjoy.  

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