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Laura McKinzie empowers people to step out of their past and move through fear to embrace the life that’s been waiting for them. She helps declutter the busy mind in order to create space for confidence, fulfillment, and JOY!

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*I offer retreats and trainings locally as well as around the world*

1-on-1 coaching for yoga teachers who need support and clarity in their teaching in order to serve with greater purpose and fulfillment — *1-on-1 coaching for anyone needing support and clarity in their life in order to live with greater purpose and fulfillment*

I support yoga teachers with my book, Cues for Yoga: Clear Language to Guide the Practice — *I support yoga teachers and yoga teacher training programs with my book,* ***Cues for Yoga: Clear Language to Guide the Practice***

Hello, I'm Laura

MY INTENTION FOR LIFE IS TO “LOVE PEOPLE INTO BEING.”
I’m Laura McKinzie, an experienced Yoga Teacher and Wellness Educator for over two decades. I am passionate about the practice and science of yoga and wellness as a way to live a more connected, creative, joy-filled life.
I’m here to create a safe space for you to shift out of your head and into your heart, so you can let go of fear and simply enjoy the adventure of life! By doing so, I empower you to express your joy in new and inspiring ways!
Most of all, I am here to remind you that you matter in this world. More than anything, I want you to feel valued and fulfilled, so you can create greater impact with who you are meant to be. And, I’ll give you the tools you need to do just that.
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What my clients say

Student Testimonials

Laura is intriguing, insightful, and inspiring! I have received the greatest sense of empowerment, grace, and tenacity in my own life and teachings through my continued experiences with Laura. Anyone who has taken a class with Laura can feel the ancient wisdom of yoga in all of its limbs shine through in a beautiful and skillful manner. It is an honor to assist her and continue to learn from her incredible ability to deliver this science.

-CRYSTAL VALENTINA, YOGA TEACHER

Laura’s love for the art of yoga, her experience as a yoga instructor, and her conscious awareness of life, have helped to shape me into the confident woman and yoga teacher I am today; fierce, fun and fabulous. I am now working with two mental health offices where I lead yoga nidra classes to help clients manage trauma, as well a yoga nidra workshop for women of color. Thank you does not begin to express my gratitude for all that I have learned from her. What a privilege it was to experience 'the gift of Laura' in two of my modalities. I am forever changed and forever grateful.

-MEL RHODEN, YOGA NIDRA FACILITATOR, CERTIFIED YOGA TEACHER, LIFE PURPOSE COACH

Laura has a lot of knowledge about human anatomy and her cueing style is both precise and makes yoga accessible to all bodies. More importantly, within the class she creates a space of unconditional love, which truly helped me discover my teaching style and my voice. Overall, she not only gave me the tools and knowledge to become a better yoga teacher, but a greater understanding of yoga philosophy that I can carry with me in all life situations.

-INGRID HERRERA, YOGA TEACHER

Laura treats each of her students like they are a part of her family, and she always provides me with a grounding experience where I get to be myself and come from my heart. That's all I could ever ask for from a friend, mentor and spiritual guide. She has allowed me to connect deeper to my spiritual side, while her knowledge and insight has given me the confidence I need to come from a place of right action instead of alway reacting to people, places, and things in my life.

-BRIAN FEHLING, YOGA TEACHER