Laura Van Gompel

My yoga journey began in 1997 when I was introduced to the Ashtanga style.  Since that time I have explored and adopted various styles of yoga which include: Ashtanga, Vinyasa, Kripalu, Anusara, Iyengar, Kundulini, and Tantra. My most inspirational teachers are nationally known: Mark Whitwell, Ganga White, Tracey Rich, Paul Reynolds, Kent Bond, Cheri Clampett, Rod Stryker, Saul David Raye, Bo Forbes, and Dr. Indu Arora.

I obtained teaching certification through “White Lotus Foundation” in Santa Barbara, California. With such a diverse background, it was the perfect place for me to learn. My formal training blends together key principals of what is considered to be the best from leading forms of “Hatha Yoga”:
- Iyengar’s precision and alignment
- Classical Yoga’s traditional wisdom
- Krishnamacharya and Pattabhi Jois’ vinyasa
- Joel Kramer’s lines of energy and edges
- Ujjayi breath yoga and other breathing techniques.

My teaching style is non-dogmatic, sensitive to the ever-evolving needs of those practicing with me. Spiritual with intention, breath work first and foremost, gentle asana to pranic flow, and guided meditation.