Specialties
Learn to understand & work with your emotions, better cope with stress & anxiety, and improve relationships, as well as develop your confidence, body awareness, fitness, and life satisfaction through coaching with Laura.
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I work with adults, couples, children/families, including folks with special needs. I use mindfulness meditation, mindful movement/yoga, diaphragmatic breathing, social-emotional education/EQ, as well as help my clients with the executive function tasks to plan and continue on a lifestyle that promotes their greatest sense of thriving every day. I can advise & support transitioning to a plant-centered diet as well. I use yoga/dance/pilates/movement/fitness in a mindful way that is energizing, toning, but also grounding/soothing, and suits the needs and taste of my client.
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I use only the tools and supports that are right for each client and his/her/their goals. I want each person to be empowered to live life to the fullest in his/her/their own way, and to be their healthiest and most vibrant self. I support and provide tools along this path. I can accept self-direction funding for my local clients, and can work remotely with clients all around the world.
History
Established in 2006.
It began as Natural Yoga Method Studio in Amsterdam NY, changing the name to Enlighten Yoga and Community Center in 2010. The studio was an incubator for the development of Laura's teaching style and insights into the human heart. Her teachings became increasingly personalized, and she closed the studio in 2014 to continue to work one-on-one and in semi-private settings. She now offers her work in homes, offices, schools, and public venues. She also offers Skype mentoring sessions.
Meet the Business Owner: Laura H.
Laura Harrison began with an insatiable, painful ache, which drove her own healing journey. In 2002 she became a group fitness instructor, and then followed with personal training certifications. This was her main focus until 2005, when she completed her yoga training, and later developed her own trauma-informed, pragmatic system of yoga instruction. She is now pursuing her PhD in psychology.
She has overcome poor self-esteem, anxiety and depression, and an eating disorder with her own coaching. She had to make her own path in life outside of the box in order to heal & become empowered. She now is comfortable in her own skin, vibrantly happy, confident, and thoroughly healthy. She transformed her life, and her work is to empower and support others in doing the same in their own way.
