Laura Bonin
I fell in love with yoga in Portland, Oregon when I was 16 years old. I was drawn to the artistic, spiritual community. Although a funky town, it felt connected. I felt connected. And connection is the very meaning of yoga!
During my four years at Lewis and Clark College my mat was where I found equilibrium, joy, self-expression and healing.
Instructors such as Elizabeth Mickle Holloway, Lauren Ingram, Diana Hulet, Todd Vogt, and Meaghan Gannet are just a few of the people that I found to be extremely talented and inspirational. With enthusiasm and a desire to advance my practice, I trained in 2009 at The Bhaktishop Yoga Center in Portland. Here is where I have my yoga family roots. It is where the derivation of my one and only tattoo came, yoga tribe pride!
Soon after, I apprenticed with studio director, Lisa Mae Osborne. Oh! How grateful I am for bright and beautiful Lisa Mae! She taught me so very much, including the meaning of “swaha” and the art of teaching. I cannot thank her enough for her dedication to serving the community, for being a steadfast source of knowledge, truth, and courageous inspiration.
Then there was Baptiste Yoga; Baron Baptiste is a teacher who holds space in a way that I have never seen before. His team of assistants is outstanding. My fellow Baptiste yoga trainees at The Catskills (Level 1) and Austin, Texas (Level 2) are yet another source of support and awesomeness. They encouraged the creation of Swaha, the studio of my dreams. They helped identify the strength within me to do so. This life is a journey I prefer to take in good company!
Yoga keeps me rooted in what is true and connected to what is the Source of all things, to the light that is within you that is also within me,
Namaste! ~
Laura
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The light coming off of Laura in the picture above perfectly captures the vibe that I get from her in each of her classes. I searched for the right studio for me for quite a while after recently moving to Raleigh. Once I had my first class with Laura, I knew I had finally found a place I could find myself getting comfortable in. I feel like I get the grounding and connectedness along with an always improving technique thanks to her guidance. Thank you for being an inspiring instructor!
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I am thrilled that you have opened Swaha Yoga. I have embraced yoga again and have really enjoyed the yoga classes that I have attended. I look forward to each class. I wish you continued success!
Laura has created a space that radiates her love and commitment to improve the lives of those who enter through the practice of yoga. She welcomes you with an open heart and immediate acceptance. Through positive and energetic instruction she encourages you to make each practice a journey toward reaching the goals you have set for yourself.
Her extensive knowledge of multiple styles of yoga and poses challenge you to excel physically and spiritually. After class, Laura makes herself available for questions and gives you feedback on your practice.