ABOUT
Meet Lauren
Hi, I'm Lauren — yoga teacher, nature lover, advocate for holistic wellbeing through the lens of Ayurveda and the heart behind The Botanical Yogi.
When I first turned to yoga back in 2015 as a way to manage the stress that came from being a perfectionist working in marketing, I would have never imagined the journey I would be taken on. I quickly fell in love with the teachings of yoga, and witnessed the magic that arose, both on and off the mat.
After completing my first yoga teacher training in 2019, I said goodbye to the corporate world and began my journey of sharing this transformative practice with others. With training and experience in teaching Vinyasa, Prenatal and Postnatal Yoga, and Ayurveda, my teaching style is deeply rooted in the Divine Feminine energy (Shakti prana) that resides in each and every one of us - inviting creativity and fluidity, and an opportunity to nurture, nourish, rest and restore.
Drawing from the ancient teachings of yoga, I share more than just the physical postures (asanas). My gentle flow yoga classes combine mindful movement, meditation and breathing techniques to gently improve strength, flexibility and balance, whilst calming the nervous system and promoting deep relaxation in a supportive, inclusive and nurturing environment.
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Beyond my weekly classes, I am deeply passionate about sharing Ayurvedic wisdom and creating spaces for connection. Through seasonal yoga workshops and retreats, I strive to support individuals in understanding the energetic qualities of each season and the different lifestyle and self-care practices they can adopt to better support themselves in aligning with the rhythms of nature and maintaining a greater sense of balance throughout the year. I also enjoy facilitating heartfelt experiences through sacred ceremonial circles that celebrate and honour life’s transitions such as becoming a mother, getting married or a milestone birthday.
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Whether you are looking to deepen your yoga practice, find balance and a greater sense of calm in your daily life, live more in alignment with the seasons or celebrate one of life’s transitions, I would be so honoured to guide and support you on your journey.
LINEAGE
Lauren's Teachers
I offer deep reverence and gratitude to all my teachers and the lineage traditions of Yoga and Ayurveda. I have had the great privilege to study with the following teachers and I am grateful to them all for deepening not only my understanding of these ancient teachings but my personal practice too.
Chantal Pierce - Om Sweet Om Milton
200 hour Teacher Training
Katie Rose - Bhakti Rose
Ayurveda Goddess
Yoga of Birth
Idit Hefer Tamir - Sukha Mukha Yoga
150 hour Advanced Teacher Training
Restorative Yoga Teacher Training
Ana Davis - Bliss Baby Yoga
Prenatal and Postnatal Yoga
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Jem Stone & Eve White - Ngungwulah Aboriginal Corporation
Cultural Awareness Training
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I would also like to acknowledge Jillian Pransky, with whom I hope to study with in the future as her teachings have greatly influenced my personal practice and the way I teach.
OFFERINGS
Specialising In
A slower, more restorative style of yoga class that combines movement, meditation and breathing techniques to gently improve strength, flexibility and balance, whilst promoting relaxation and calming the nervous system. Open to all levels, including beginners, seniors and pregnant women.
GENTLE FLOW
Are you looking to support your body, mind and soul into birth & postpartum?
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Join me for our 4 week sacred pregnancy immersions. Awaken your inner goddess and feel empowered, nurtured and held on your pregnancy journey.
PRENATAL
A Sacred Pause |
Seasonal Yoga Workshops
Nurturing and nourishing yoga workshops that focus on gentle movement, restorative yoga, meditation, contemplative reflection and deep relaxation. Offered around the summer & winter solstice and autumn & spring equinox.
SEASONAL YOGA