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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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Expansion lies just beyond your comfort zone.

 
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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.

Explore my offerings through a free 15 minute discovery session designed to assess how I can best serve you.

Private yoga sessions and holistic mentorship can be tailored to fit your unique needs.

JOIN THE COMMUNITY.

Meet Mindful Moves - a new wellness event series designed to create a community of women empowered to thrive both personally and professionally.

Explore practices that nurture the mind, body, spirit, home, and sense of community – helping you to make “mindful moves” in all areas of your life.

Are you ready to make Mindful Moves?

 

FOLLOW MY JOURNEY @LAURAJHANSON 

Start with compassion 𓂃 For yourself. For others. For the world. We tend to forget the wounds that people around us carry — as time passes and tragedy becomes more commonplace. But I invite you to remember. To acknowledge that others — and perhaps yourself — are hurting, as reminders of loss and heartbreak ache more deeply today. We don’t always know the whole story — but kindness, compassion, and empathy prevail in any narrative. So let’s start there and let those be our guide in every interaction — and in the way we connect with ourselves. Whether you need a safe space to sit with your emotions, or simply need to get back into your body to move through what you’re feeling, I’m honored to hold space at @themintmuseum with @ncyogabar tonight at 6 PM. Let me know how I can support you, wherever you are today. I see you. I hear you. And I’ll #neverforget . . 📷: @wholeheartedlyallie . . . . . . #intentionalliving #theartofslowliving #cultivatewhatmatters #livemoremagic #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
Surrender to the healing power of rest 𓂃 I’ve been thinking about the concept of rest a lot lately. How we crave it, why we fight it, and when we need it the most. So often we ignore the symptoms of stress and signs of burnout, pushing forward and speeding up when what we really need is to slow down. We sacrifice sleep, leisure, and relationships in the name of getting things done, only to find ourselves sinking deeper into the endless abyss of tasks and priorities. It looks different on everyone... maybe it’s a series of sleepless nights, a mental fog that won’t seem to clear, or a heightened state of reactivity that turns you into someone you no longer recognize. Perhaps the scariest manifestation of burnout is the paralyzing indecision - when even the smallest of choices become impossible. But what if we trade our “busy” badge of honor for the simple, nourishing practice of rest? A few suggestions: 1. Give yourself permission to pause. 2. Create space to slow down and breathe. 3. Practice meditation to deepen your self-awareness. 4. Reflect and learn how to protect your energy. 5. Consider a regular yoga practice. I feel so passionately about this topic that I wrote a full blog post on why rest fuels your productivity. It’s important, so go check it out. Share with a friend. Spark conversation in your personal + professional circles about how we can shift the perception of rest — because it’s a powerful catalyst for inspiration and productivity, if we choose to embrace it. I’ll be exploring rest and relaxation for stress relief in my upcoming workshop @nodayoga called Slow Down + Breathe. Link in bio for details! Early bird pricing is on through this Friday 9/14. As you look to the week ahead and review your to-do list, please...Prioritize rest! . . 📷: @sweatnetclt
Know your worth ✨ You are more than your circumstances. The season of life you find yourself in does not define you — though it may help shape you into who you’re meant to be. Find peace in knowing that you are exactly where you’re meant to be — that you’re growing stronger every step of the way. You are more than your perceived imperfections. Remember that perfection does not exist — and freedom beckons on the other side of this thinly veiled illusion. Your value could never be measured by what meets the eye. You are more than your accomplishments. While your passion is part of what makes you, you — know that nourishing your whole self is more important than any goal or accolade. Refuse to sacrifice your well-being in pursuit of anything else. You are more than your health. This one is tough - so many of us feel worthy of the best parts of life only when we feel we’re at optimal health — physically, mentally, spiritually. But sometimes we can’t control the challenges we face or the obstacles that inspire us to redefine what matters. And our worth does not fluctuate with the ebbs + flows, despite our attempts to assign value based on some arbitrary construct. So if you’re feeling beaten down because you’re navigating a major life change...adjusting to new rhythms in your physical being...experiencing symptoms of burnout...or dealing with injuries or diagnoses that challenge the identity you’ve constructed for yourself, know that you are not alone. I see you. I hear you. I’m with you. And together, we can begin again — rediscovering our worth, stepping into our power, and celebrating what makes us beautifully unique and undeniably irreplaceable. Wishing you all a beautiful weekend of rest, relaxation, nourishment, and self-discovery! . . 📷: @jessjohnsonphotography_
Sometimes inspiration evades us 𓂃 Reminder that whatever emotion you’re experiencing, it’s valid. Reminder that life is full of ebbs + flows, so celebrate the highs + honor your rhythms in the lows. Reminder that if you’re feeling overwhelmed, take it one step at a time — and know that you’re not alone. Reminder that if your burden is heavy, rest + support can renew your strength + lighten your load — and so can faith. Reminder that anxiety is a form of mental time travel, so if you’re in that place — pause. Breathe. Allow yourself to be so deeply present that the worries + fears start to fall away. And maybe, just maybe, you’ll find inspiration in what was right in front of you all along — the here + now. Because sometimes a change of perspective is all it takes to spark the beginning of something magical. . . 📷: @sweatnetclt . . . . . . . . . . . #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
Our thought patterns have power ✨ This message came up pretty intensely for me today. Yesterday, I led my Empower + Breathe workshop at @ebb.flow.studio in Charlotte, and it was such a joyous experience for me. Throughout the entire experience, I felt excited, empowered, authentic, and aligned — so thrilled to be teaching my original class concept, bringing it to life in such a beautiful space + guiding such beautiful souls in our practice together. I was fully present, fully aware in my body, and so in tune with my intuition while teaching. And I felt an overwhelming sense of gratitude + joy after the event, grateful for the loved ones that came to support me + the willingness of the entire group to move in new ways + step beyond their comfort zone. And I was proud of myself. For pushing myself beyond my comfort zone — for challenging myself to create a unique experience that reflects who I am as a teacher — and for accomplishing exactly what I set out to do. And then slowly, in the several hours that followed, the self-doubt crept in. The “you could’ve done this...” morphed into “you should’ve done this...” which morphed into “you forgot to do this...” and suddenly I felt slightly deflated, doubt overshadowing the joy that had beamed so brightly throughout my being. And this morning while meditating, I caught myself. Hard. I realized the “recovering perfectionist” in me was quite literally raining on my sunshine parade... so I paused. Remembered how I felt directly after my workshop + channeled that feeling, reminding myself what it felt like to be fully immersed in the beauty of the present moment... and the self-doubt started to dissipate. . And I realized THAT is empowerment. Alignment. Presence. And while it will always be a work in progress, I know this: each day, each moment is a new beginning to choose again — what thoughts we prioritize + where we focus our energy. And today, I choose joy. Wishing you all the most beautiful Sunday!
Unleash your creative expression ⚡️ . Exploring a creative outlet – such as art, dance, music, or writing – focuses our attention and awareness on present moment sensation, essentially bringing us back into our bodies to deeply experience the present moment. And when we’re fully present – not fixating on the past or worrying about the future – we create space to connect with our intuition through reflection and introspection. Channeling our creativity allows us to nurture our intuition further by following our instincts in a safe space, cultivating trust when it comes to our insights, perceptions, and feelings. The result? Learning to trust yourself amid the ebbs and flows of life fosters a healthy relationship with your intuition, empowering you to navigate any storm through the direction of your inner compass. . ⇢ For the full article, check out “Latest on the blog” via link in bio ⇢ “How to Find Liberation Beyond Your Comfort Zone” . . We’ll explore this concept in practice at Empower + Breathe this Saturday @ebb.flow.studio in Charlotte. Link in bio for details! . . . . . . . #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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