Yoga & Bodywork For Trauma Recovery
Welcome to your space to try new ways of feeling better, safer, and
ready to grow again – even with the trauma you carry.
Discover online yoga classes, onsite group classes, and bodywork sessions (Somatic Experiencing) for trauma recovery.
Rooted in Durham, NC – serving clients and students around the world virtually.
Trauma hurts.
When we struggle with our trauma responses, life often feels like too much. We are overwhelmed in and disconnected from our bodies, stuck in dread that we can’t shake.
We feel alone, damaged, worthless, broken, plagued by self-doubt and fear. The constant state of threat we live with manifests as physical pain. Our sleep suffers. Our relationships suffer. We suffer.
It isn’t fair that the past still hurts.
It isn’t fair—and it doesn’t have to stay that way.
Feel better.
“Dealing with stressors that trigger trauma that I had long been blocking out made me feel physically ill, I couldn’t sleep, and I was shutting down.
After working with Laura, I can deal with the triggers and not shut down or panic.”
Freedom. Power. Safety.
It’s possible.
I understand how trauma hurts; I’ve been there too.
I’m intimately familiar with the pain of relational trauma because it nearly killed me.
I know things now that I couldn’t see from the depths of my own pain. I’m well trained and practiced in helping to shift nervous systems from overwhelm to empowered possibility.
I teach folks to use the same tools that worked for me, and I’ve helped thousands of people.
Trauma hurts. I can help.
“Laura's classes feel safe for me to truly tune into my body's needs on a regular basis, and go at whatever pace I need to. I've gotten even better at listening to what I need in a safe space.”
—Aléna Watters, NY NY
I created and currently run a successful yoga program at TROSA’s residential substance abuse recovery center.
My education includes evidence-based interventions; Trauma Center Trauma Sensitive Yoga and Somatic Experiencing.
I assist in training other bodyworkers and mental health professionals using touch skills for early developmental trauma.
Ways I support people:
One on One
Direct support addressing your specific, individual needs and goals. It’s rather like therapy for your body. You get my undivided attention and we work as a team on your healing.
Group classes
Group classes give you access to trauma-informed teaching while offering more frequent practice in supportive community. Classes are safely online and include check-in time.
Programs for organizations
Support tailored to your specific group enhances cohesion. I’ve served hospitals, corporate offices, support groups, residential communities and military settings.
Getting the support you need is simple.
Here’s how:
1. Schedule free consult
Easy, click the link and choose an appointment that works for you.
2. Talk to me
Also easy, I’ll ask you to tell me about yourself—and answer any questions you have.
3. Feel better
Now you’ll have guidance. I’ll help you choose next steps to lift your burdens. I promise it’s easier with support.
Stop feeling like life is too much—get support feeling better.
Trauma causes lasting pain in our bodies. I guide body-based practices helping groups and individuals to heal from trauma and feel better.
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You are worthy, and you deserve to feel capable and connected. Sometimes we all need support uncovering our best selves, particularly when we feel overwhelmed and stuck. You deserve to know your power, to breathe easier and feel safer. I understand what it's like to feel stuck and alone, and that's why I've spent nearly a decade helping thousands of people. Here's how I can help you best: 1. Schedule a free consult. 2. Talk to me. 3. I'll guide you toward feeling better--I promise you can. Start by finding a time--so you can stop feeling stuck and feel connected instead.
In the meantime, here’s some help you can download for free.
When you're overwhelmed and struggling to take care of yourself, I’ll help break down and simplify an easy routine that feels right to you. Just sign up to get the PDF and accompanying mini-course.