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My mission is to EMPOWER others TO CULTIVATE HEALTHY HABITS + FIND THEIR INNER STRENGTH.

 
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Hi, I’m Laura.

I'm a wellness mentor, functional nutrition enthusiast, and certified yoga teacher.

I'm passionate about empowering others to slow down + connect with what ignites them.

We all have a unique story, and I’m here to share mine in the hopes it serves you wherever you may be in your journey.

 

REACH FOR MORE.

We’re living in a world where “stressed” is the new baseline.

Strengthening your mind-body connection + focusing on intentional living can help you find balance in the midst of chaos.

It’s time to re-center + find your inner strength.

Not sure how to start? I’m here to help.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

FIND YOUR STRENGTH.

 
 
 
 
 
 
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work with Me.

Whether you’re looking for one-on-one support, or interested in a unique workshop experience, I’ll meet you wherever you are in your journey.

 
 

FOLLOW MY JOURNEY @LAURAJHANSON 

Are you ready to step into your power? Join me for Empower + Breathe on August 3 at @ebb.flow.studio in Charlotte! Empower + Breathe is an immersive experience that combines alignment-based vinyasa with intuitive movement + breathwork to release tension in the mind + body. Through meditation, movement + reflection, we’ll tap into our inner strength + connect with our intuition. We’ll explore how to deepen our mind-body connection, let go of limiting beliefs, + channel our sense of purpose to truly live in alignment. Empower + Breathe is designed for ALL levels, especially anyone seeking tools for expansion + personal growth. At the end of the workshop, you’ll receive journaling prompts + guidance for accessing these powerful tools long after the workshop has ended. Sign up + save your spot via the link in my bio! *Use code early1 for $5 off* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . #intentionalliving #cultivatewhatmatters #livemoremagic #wellnessjourney #yogajourney #myyogalife #yogaoffthemat #holisticlifestyle #mindfulliving #bepresent #mindbodygreen #iamwellandgood #holisticliving #girltribe #selfdiscovery #sweatnetclt #cltfitness #charlotteyoga #yogaincharlotte #mindbodyspirit #mindbodysoul #yogatherapy #yogateacher #charlotteyogacommunity #sheislight #findyourpurpose #findyourstrength #slowdownandbreathe #empowerandbreathe #balanceandbreathe
Release your inhibitions ✨ So often we hesitate to step out of our comfort zone + try something new because we’re afraid to fail. But what if we focused on the experience instead of the outcome? Decided to be adventurous + had such an amazing time in this morning’s ballet class with @sweatnetclt led by the amazing @ballerina_fit — who helped us channel our inner ballerina. It felt so liberating to focus on being in my body — letting go of any expectations about what I looked like + simply immersing myself in the experience. Highly recommend checking out the ballet classes @cltballet to add some variety to the way you move! . . [Fun fact: studies have shown that dance promotes neuroplasticity — our brain’s physiological ability to change + adapt. This concept is so powerful when it comes to our ability to grow + expand — so what are you waiting for? Give it a try!] . . Wishing you all a beautiful weekend filled with new adventures! . . 📷: the lovely @traveling_gypsy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . #intentionalliving #theartofslowliving #cultivatewhatmatters #livemoremagic #cltblogger #CLTcommunity #CLTlifestyle #faithinspired #wellnessjourney #yogajourney #wellnessblogger #myyogalife #yogaoffthemat #holisticlifestyle #mindfulliving #bepresent #holisticliving #mindbodyspirit #mindbodysoul #yogatherapy #yogateacher #charlotteyogacommunity #sheislight #graceupongrace #findyourpurpose #findyourstrength #gracemakers #slowdownandbreathe #empowerandbreathe #balanceandbreathe
May the light in me honor the light in you ✨ On International Yoga Day, sharing a reminder that the practice of yoga extends beyond the mat. It’s a journey of personal growth and expansion — and exploration of the boundaries that hold you back from stepping into your fullest potential. It’s a practice that asks you to look within + connect with your inner compass, the intuition that guides you if you choose to break through the noise that tries to silence it. It’s releasing the expectations you have for yourself + for others, and allowing your connection with yourself to inspire deeper connections with those around you. It’s living with intention in all aspects of your life — movement, food, experiences, relationships — and allowing yourself to truly be present every step of the way. It’s letting go + leaning in, pressing forward + pushing back — rooting yourself in what ignites you + seeking learning in every challenge that arises. It’s finding peace + purpose in the ebbs + flows, and recognizing that you are always exactly where you’re meant to be. It’s letting love shine brighter than everything else - love for the planet, for others, for yourself. It’s getting back into your body + finding power in your ability to move, to create, to grow. Because you are part of something bigger than yourself - and you are here for a reason. May you embrace all the unique gifts you have to offer this world + choose to practice yoga in whatever form honors your rhythms today — and every day. . . . . . . . . . . . #InternationalYogaDay #intentionalliving #theartofslowliving #cultivatewhatmatters #livemoremagic #wellnessjourney #yogajourney #wellnessblogger #myyogalife #faithinspired #yogaoffthemat #holisticlifestyle #mindfulliving #bepresent #mindbodygreen #iamwellandgood #holisticliving #mindbodyspirit #mindbodysoul #yogatherapy #yogateacher #charlotteyogacommunity #sheislight #graceupongrace #findyourpurpose #findyourstrength #charlotteyogis #slowdownandbreathe #empowerandbreathe #balanceandbreathe
Choose love 💕 Thankful to be dancing through life with you @arkrish01 . . 📷: the amazing @michellebrinn + @chelseaallegra . . . . . . . . . #intentionalliving #faithinspired #theartofslowliving #cultivatewhatmatters #livemoremagic #wellnessjourney #yogajourney #wellnessblogger #myyogalife #yogaoffthemat #bedeeplyrooted #holisticlifestyle #mindfulliving #bepresent #mindbodygreen #iamwellandgood #holisticliving #mindbodyspirit #mindbodysoul #yogatherapy #yogateacher #charlotteyogacommunity #sheislight #graceupongrace #findyourpurpose #findyourstrength #gracemakers #slowdownandbreathe #empowerandbreathe #balanceandbreathe
Find comfort in the ebbs + flows ✨ Whether in you’re in a season of joy or a season of sorrow, recognize that it’s only temporary. Give thanks for the joyful moments + allow yourself to fully experience every single one. Immerse yourself in the experience + savor the emotions that will ignite your hope in darker times. In times of sorrow or stress, know that this too shall pass. You are stronger than you know + capable of more than you believe. Find hope in the light that’s just around the corner. Whatever season you may be experiencing, find peace in where you are now — even if it’s not where you want to be. You are growing + learning + changing in ways you’d never imagined— if you only keep an open mind + grateful heart. Sending love on this start of a new week! 💕 . . 📷: @jessjohnsonphotography_ . . . . . . . . . . #intentionalliving #faithinspired #theartofslowliving #cultivatewhatmatters #livemoremagic #wellnessjourney #yogajourney #wellnessblogger #myyogalife #yogaoffthemat #bedeeplyrooted #holisticlifestyle #mindfulliving #bepresent #mindbodygreen #iamwellandgood #holisticliving #mindbodyspirit #mindbodysoul #yogatherapy #yogateacher #charlotteyogacommunity #sheislight #graceupongrace #findyourpurpose #findyourstrength #gracemakers #slowdownandbreathe #empowerandbreathe #balanceandbreathe
Ground yourself in the present moment ✨ So often we find ourselves fixating on a past mistake or worrying about a potential future event, instead of simply experiencing the present moment. The consequences? We miss out on making memories with family + loved ones — and can even suffer from anxiety, depression, or fear that keeps us from leading vibrant lives. But we can take small, simple steps to ground us in the present moment. 1. Center in the breath. Focusing on the breath can be a powerful tool for bringing us back into our bodies + enabling us to physically slow down. 2. Notice present moment sensation. When we’re aware of the physical sensations we’re experiencing in the moment, we’re often able to focus our mental processes on the present moment as well. 3. Identify something you’re thankful for. Simply identifying one reason for feeling grateful can recenter our attention + halt our mental time travel. . For those of you that expressed interest in my Slow Down + Breathe yoga + breathwork workshop, we are currently in the process of rescheduling! Stay tuned for the new event date @nodayoga . . How do you ground yourself in the present moment? . . . . . . . . . . . #intentionalliving #theartofslowliving #cultivatewhatmatters #livemoremagic #wellnessjourney #yogajourney #wellnessblogger #myyogalife #faithinspired #yogaoffthemat #bedeeplyrooted #holisticlifestyle #mindfulliving #bepresent #mindbodygreen #iamwellandgood #holisticliving #mindbodyspirit #mindbodysoul #yogatherapy #yogateacher #charlotteyogacommunity #sheislight #graceupongrace #findyourpurpose #findyourstrength #charlotteyogis #slowdownandbreathe #empowerandbreathe #balanceandbreathe
Let go of your expectations ✨ If you’re anything like me, you tend to create a vision in your mind’s eye of how events, endeavors — even vacations — should go. While visualizing + setting goals is important for personal growth, it can become an obstacle when it starts to control the way you experience life. For example...last week I went to Savannah with @arkrish01, where we had an amazing time exploring the city + eating way too much delicious food. We’d been planning the trip for while, complete with a list of places we knew we wanted to visit + things we knew we wanted to do. As the trip came to a close, I felt a little disheartened that we hadn’t done a few of the things we had planned — despite having an amazing time + making all the best memories together. Thankfully, @arkrish01 stopped me in my tracks + reminded me to let go of any preconceived notions I had about the trip + simply enjoy the moments we had together. Simple, but so powerful. He immediately snapped me out of my mental time travel + spiral of “should have’s” — bringing me back into the present moment with gratitude for the entire experience. Such a perfect example of how we often let our expectations define the way we experience the world around us — instead of simply using our vision as inspiration to create the life we want to lead. So as you look to the weekend ahead, consider what expectations you’ve already created in your mind. Close your eyes, and picture yourself on a dock standing beside a lake or ocean. Visualize these expectations as pieces of paper. Mentally toss them into the water, watching as the water envelops the paper and it begins to sink. Take a deep breath, and exhale slowly, allowing yourself to physically release any lingering expectations. Open your eyes + consider the weekend ahead with a fresh perspective. How will you stay grounded in the present + approach these experiences with an open mind?
Harness the power of your breath ✨ Consider the last time you felt anxious, stressed, agitated, or irritable. Now recall whether you were holding your breath. How did that make you feel? So often we create tension in our bodies + close the flow of energy by holding our breath or shortening our inhales + exhales. When we restrict the flow of energy — whether we’re aware of it or not — we create tension in the body that also manifests as tension in the mind. This physical + mental stress leads to negative emotions + prevents us from connecting with our intuition. When we apply conscious awareness to our breath, we restore the flow of life force energy + deepen the mind-body connection for a more vibrant + connected way of life. So next time you’re feeling anxious, stressed, agitated, or irritable, PAUSE. Notice your breath + practice conscious awareness. Lengthen your inhales, filling the lungs + expanding the entire diaphragm, from the low belly to the top of the chest. Slowly exhale, fully releasing the breath + letting go as your belly relaxes. How did that make you feel? What did you notice? Awareness of present moment sensation brings us back into our bodies + back into the fullness of the moment. Will you choose to tune in? For more like this, check out my Slow Down + Breathe workshop @nodayoga in Charlotte on June 8! Throughout the workshop, we’ll use breath, introspection, + present moment awareness to deepen the mind-body connection + nurture our intuition. Early bird pricing ends today, so snag your ticket via the link in my bio! . . . . . . . . . #intentionalliving #theartofslowliving #cultivatewhatmatters #livemoremagic #wellnessjourney #yogajourney #wellnessblogger #myyogalife #faithinspired #yogaoffthemat #bedeeplyrooted #holisticlifestyle #mindfulliving #bepresent #mindbodygreen #iamwellandgood #holisticliving #mindbodyspirit #mindbodysoul #yogatherapy #yogateacher #charlotteyogacommunity #sheislight #graceupongrace #findyourpurpose #findyourstrength #charlotteyogis #slowdownandbreathe #empowerandbreathe #balanceandbreathe
 
 
 
 
 
 
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