Floyd Yoga Jam Yoga Festival!
Sep
1
to Sep 5

Floyd Yoga Jam Yoga Festival!

My husband Mike and I have the honor and privilege of teaching at Floyd Yoga Jam's four day yoga festival in Floyd, VA, one of the greatest yoga festivals in existence!  We will be sharing our Taoist Vinyasa Yoga Workshop which you can read more about here.

Here is our bio with a little more about us...

From the day Mike and Lara met in 2005 until not too recently, their relationship had been like a carnival ride, but the bond between these two could take out any obstacle they endured. Their affair began when Lara sought out Mike for fitness advice. Mike, being an avid body builder at the time, was taken with Lara and immediately the two were inseparable.  When Lara suffered an exercise-induced injury, she turned to yoga as an alternate option for her recovery. From then on Lara was hooked and she began her first of 4 yoga teacher trainings.  In the midst of their relationship’s most trying time, Lara shared with Mike, the Taoist teachings that they now share with the world today. Mike immediately took to these practices with a passion almost as strong as their own, and he encouraged Lara to delve deeper into the practices. So she did.  Lara encouraged Mikes to practice yoga but he always preferred the weight room. Then, while attending Lara's first yoga retreat to Costa Rica, his passion for yoga was lit and now it is a household lifestyle, and the two are connected on a strong spiritual level that cannot be shaken.  This beautiful dance of give and take has charged the lightning between this power couple, and their joining forces have brought them here to share and assist in revealing that power that lies within all of us.Lara and Mike now host taoist yoga and meditation workshops and retreats for couples practices and individual practice both nationally and internationally.

Tickets can be purchased here

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Summer Costa Rica Yoga Retreat!
Jul
23
to Jul 29

Summer Costa Rica Yoga Retreat!

Words and pictures can’t describe the magic and mystery of this exotic paradise. Come with me and discover yourSelf and your true nature in an incredible land, far from home and distraction.  Live the Yogic life for one week and revel in the victory of your beautifultransformation. 

We will reside for six nights and seven days in the breathtaking Santa Teresa region of Tambor.  Voted one of the top ten most beautiful beaches by Forbes Magazine.  This beachfront property is nestled on a large stretch of private property immersed with lush jungle vegetation.  There is a delicious restaurant and bar on site, two yoga decks, and a beautiful spa right on the beach.

Pay by APRIL 1st to receive Early Bird Specials:  

Pay in full and save $200 per person!

Pay Deposit (half the total) and save $100 per person!

Installment payment options available starting as low as $350

Contact me for more info on pricing and group rates!

 

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Unbound Foam Rolling Workshop
May
22
10:30 AM10:30

Unbound Foam Rolling Workshop

Learning my techniques will allow you to get out of pain and stay pain free for the rest of your life. Treating the cause of pain; dehydration of the connective tissue. This overwhelmingly common problem is what causes inflammation and over time accelerates the aging process and makes pain chronic. Dehydration makes your connective tissue less supportive, adaptable, and responsive, which causes strain in muscles, compression in joints, and disconnect in the communication from the brain to the nervous system to the muscles. The solution cannot be found by drinking more water alone.

Only Soft OPTP foam rollers are used for this workshop.  Rollers are available for purchase upon arrival.

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Learning the Microcosmic Orbit Meditation
May
8
10:00 AM10:00

Learning the Microcosmic Orbit Meditation

Stoke the fire within. Cultivate and harness your Chi by combining ancient Taoist meditation techniques and vinyasa flow; methodically woven together with the ancient Taoist practice of circulating Chi through the MicroCosmic Orbit.

My husband Mike and I will head a 2.5 hour workshop will consist of a further in-depth explanation of Taoism and inner alchemy, centering practices to cultivate self-love to magnify and simplify the circulation of chi, an explanation and instruction of the microcosmic orbit meditation, and a seventy-five minute vinyasa flow asana practice that incorporates the circulation of chi into specific postures; clearing out any blockages in your energy centers, allowing you to find complete wellness and increase your vitality and longevity.

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Foam Rolling Workshop
Mar
26
1:30 PM13:30

Foam Rolling Workshop

Learning Lara's techniques will allow you to get out of pain and stay pain free for the rest of your life. Treating the cause of pain; dehydration of the connective tissue. This overwhelmingly common problem is what causes inflammation and over time accelerates the aging process and makes pain chronic. Dehydration makes your connective tissue less supportive, adaptable, and responsive, which causes strain in muscles, compression in joints, and disconnect in the communication from the brain to the nervous system to the muscles. The solution cannot be found by drinking more water alone.

Learn more and get rid of aches and pains Saturday March 26th from 1:30-3:30pm

BRING YOUR OWN SOFT ROLLER. Available for purchase at the gym is needed.

Save your spot and sign up at:

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Winter Costa Rica Yoga Retreat!
Mar
13
to Mar 19

Winter Costa Rica Yoga Retreat!

 

Words and pictures can’t describe the magic and mystery of the exotic paradise of Costa Rica. Come with me and discover yourSelf and your true nature in an incredible land, far from home and distraction.  Live the Yogic life for one week and revel in the victory of your beautiful transformation. For six nights and seven days we will reside in Casa Marabella, our own private hotel located in Tambor; voted one of the top ten most beautiful beaches in the world by Forbes Magazine. 

Learn the art of yoga in its many forms and how it can be incorporated into your daily existence from the guidance of an experienced and knowledgable teacher, excited and ready to serve.

Pick your room Here

Register Here

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Taoist Vinyasa Yoga: Learning the Microcosmic Orbit
Feb
6
2:00 PM14:00

Taoist Vinyasa Yoga: Learning the Microcosmic Orbit

Cost: $20 OR FREE for auto debit and annual pass students and !!!

Stoke the fire within. Cultivate and harness your Chi by combining ancient Taoist meditation techniques and vinyasa flow; methodically woven together with the ancient Taoist practice of circulating Chi through the MicroCosmic Orbit.

My three hour workshop will consist of a further in-depth explanation of Taoism and inner alchemy, centering practices to cultivate self-love to magnify and simplify the circulation of chi, an explanation and instruction of the microcosmic orbit meditation, and a seventy-five minute vinyasa flow asana practice that incorporates the circulation of chi into specific postures.

Learn more about Taoism here

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Mindful Movement 6 week series
Jan
29
to Mar 4

Mindful Movement 6 week series

Meet with me, Friday evenings from 5:15-6:30 to start your weekend off in a peaceful state of mind and a body that feels strong, limber, and connected.
My technique incorporates a dynamic yoga practice, free weights, TRX, stability exercises, guided meditation and more.
Cost: $90


Reserve your spot HERE 

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Vinyasa Yoga Level I-III
Jan
5
to Jan 17

Vinyasa Yoga Level I-III

This 75 minute vinyasa flow class focuses on proper alignment and fun, creative sequences and transitions.  Suitable for the able bodied beginner and intermediate to advanced practitioner.  Wonderful for the yoga novice as Iron-bound gym is a comfortable and caring environment that makes you feel like family. Take your practice to new heights and experience a brand new class each week. This class is on the regular weekly schedule at Iron-Bound Gym.

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Yoga & Surf Retreat in Costa Rica!
Aug
20
to Aug 27

Yoga & Surf Retreat in Costa Rica!

Come join me for the experience of a lifetime!  Seven days in breath taking Costa Rica where you will be offered daily yoga classes and workshops, private surfing lessons;  experience true bliss through guided meditations, build stories of a lifetime while going on exciting excursion adventures; experience the taste of fresh local cuisine, opt to participate in fun group activities like mala making or scavenger hunts or just bask in the sun in solitude with an exotic umbrella drink in hand. 

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Mindful Movement Yoga Fusion 7 Week Series
Mar
13
to Apr 24

Mindful Movement Yoga Fusion 7 Week Series

For those who are looking to gain long and lean muscle tone, lose fat, gain strength, balance, and flexibility, I have the secrets you've long been searching for!

  • This 7 week yoga fusion series takes will take your mind and body to new levels by combining yoga, TRX, bosu, stability, and medicine balls, resistance bands, and more! Never leave your workout feeling exhausted and beaten down again! With Mindful Movement you'll always leave your session feeling like your walking on cloud 9, with measurable results in just one series!

Call or stop by Iron-bound Gym to sign up for the low rate of $95! Fridays from 4:30-5:45pm

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Yoga Alignment Workshop Part I
Feb
21
11:15 AM11:15

Yoga Alignment Workshop Part I

Learn how to find proper alignment for your  body within each yoga pose and in everyday living. I will teach you how to stand tall with properly stacked bones and feel strong and successful in your yoga practice. Bring a list of questions and years of experience or come empty handed with no idea what you're doing!  It's the perfect opportunity to start your yoga journey! You'll leave feeling excited and amazed at what a healthy yoga practice can add to your life.  

Space is limited so sign up at the link below!

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Yoga Alignment Workshop Part II
Feb
7
11:15 AM11:15

Yoga Alignment Workshop Part II

Here is where your yoga practice will all come together!  Learn the proper alignment and technique for your unique body for the second half of this amazing workshop!  I'll be breaking down balancing postures, hip openers, core work, back bending and more!  

Space is limited so sign up at the link below!

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Jan
17
11:15 AM11:15

Yoga Alignment Workshop Part I

Learn how to find proper alignment for your  body within each yoga pose and in everyday living. I will teach you how to stand tall with properly stacked bones and feel strong and successful in your yoga practice. Bring a list of questions and years of experience or come empty handed with no idea what you're doing!  It's the perfect opportunity to start your yoga journey! You'll leave feeling excited and amazed at what a healthy yoga practice can add to your life.

Space is limited so sign up at the link below!
http://ironboundgym.com/index.php/store#!/Yoga-Alignment-Workshop/p/45570048/category=5340003

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