Office Meet Yoga

As of about a year ago, I’d never done yoga before. Laurie was teaching weekly classes after work onsite, so I decided to see what it was all about. I couldn’t have been more impressed, and I fell in love with yoga.
Having yoga offered right in my office setting is fantastic – I genuinely don’t think I would go as often if it wasn’t so easy. It’s amazing how refreshed my mind feels when I stop working and spend an hour breathing and paying attention to my body.
Laurie is one of my favorite yoga teachers – she particularly excels at teaching a true all-​levels class. The way she’s able to offer variations on every pose is invaluable, and she radiates positive energy. She also has excellent taste in music for classes!

Laurie is one of my favorite yoga teachers in the city. I’ve taken her classes at Union Yoga and The Pad. She is very friendly and remembers her students. Her classes are exactly my style; the right amount of flow but also gets some good deep stretches. Thanks Laurie

outstanding yoga instructor!!! Varies the difficulty to each individual’s levels of experience, good music, easy-​going vibe in class and oh, those juicy hips are the best. After a very long break away from yoga, Laurie made it a pleasure to get back into my practice. Her classes are a real treat.

I started working out with Laurie through one of the group deals — and have continued since then.
Working out with Laurie is great — she’s high energy and her workout is tough, tough, tough!

My wedding’s coming up and I’ve got to lose weight, but I wasn’t about to shell out big bucks for just anyone. I tried the rest (OK, maybe not ALL the rest, but I did work out with several other trainers) and Laurie’s the best! Why? Because Laurie knows what she’s doing!
1. You will get a GREAT workout! She reaches into her trunk of tricks for foam rollers, balance balls, weights, jump ropes — you name it, she’s got it — for a different, challenging, tailored workout every time.
2. You won’t get injured. It matters that she’s certified. Before we started training, Laurie discussed my goals with me and did a careful and thorough assessment of my fitness level, range of motion, coordination, and athletic ability. Together we figured out a schedule and set realistic targets.
3. You won’t waste time. Laurie’s focus on proper breathing and form, core strength, balance, and complete fitness takes more attention and expertise than a lot of trainers are willing or able to give. But (like it or not) the Laurie Eagle Eye is watching you the whole workout and she’s always right there, making sure you’re on form, on track, and breathing (yes, sometimes it’s hard to remember!), so every crunch, crouch and curl counts completely!
4. You won’t get a load of bulls**t. Unlike some trainers, she’s doesn’t promise you unrealistic results or try to cross-​sell you on vitamins, more classes, gym membership, etc. Instead, Laurie gave it to me straight, up front; (in the nicest, most nonjudgmental, positive way possible) she said I’d have to eat less crap if I really wanted to lose weight. Free of charge, she sent me detailed information about nutrition, links to apps, tools and helpful fitness sites. She’s not fanatical; she treats you like a grownup, but offers tips, makes suggestions, and offers encouragement and support.
5. You’ll meet a really nice person! She’s enthusiastic but not air-​headed, spiritual but not loopy, encouraging but not chirpy. Laurie obviously loves to help people become better in mind, body and spirit.
Preparing to get married is as much an emotional ordeal as a physical one — thanks to Laurie, I’m more svelte AND more sane.

I happened upon Laurie through an online deal– I’m a sucker for anything fitness.
Laurie has great energy and is really good about integrating yoga moves in with the butt-​kicking workout. At the time, i had a weird ankle injury, but she quickly adapted to that.
She uses medicine balls, foam rollers, weights, fitness balls and just good ol’ plyometrics– something for everyone without becoming dull and boring.
Unfortunately for me, she is based in SF so I’m unable to continue with her at this time (damn bridge tolls), but I strongly recommend her for those who want a good workout with someone who actually cares about your fitness goals.

I have been working with Laurie for the past 5 weeks and am loving the process (and results)! It’s not easy to get motivated to get out of bed at 6am, 3 days a week in the middle of winter — But with Laurie’s encouragement (and no judge-​zone policy) I haven’t missed an appointment.
Each session is different and Laurie is careful to cater to my goals and fitness needs — Unlike typical ‘boot camp’ or other personal trainers I’ve worked with, Laurie focus on cardio, body resistance, breath and stretching which has really helped me lose weight while toning and lengthening my muscles.
Laurie’s not only about physical changes either, she also reviewed a 2-​week food journal and was able to give me some sweet advice on how I can make a few lifestyle changes and modifications to help me achieve my fitness goals.
Laurie’s encouraging spirit, congratulatory high-​fives and knowledge of all-​things muscle have helped me stay motivated and taught me key routines that I can do anywhere!

I am 18 pounds into a 40-​pound weight loss effort that I really don’t think I could do without Laurie. She is consistently patient and kind, encouraging and just the right amount of tough.
She isn’t just about the sweat, either. She wants my fitness goals to be about positive life change and helps me understand that our one hour together 3 times a week can’t exist in a vacuum.
I really can’t recommend her highly enough — I’m walking proof! Not just my slimmer hips, but the wide, confident smile on my face!