ABOUT ME

I'm Lauren - a mama, yoga teacher, student doula, & animal/nature lover. My journey in teaching yoga is driven by a passion for helping people experience a profound sense of embodiment and connection to their bodies and breath.

Currently, I call Antigua, Guatemala my home, where I live with my husband and our fur family. I started my yoga journey in 2013 and have continued to study and participate in yoga trainings over the years, including Ashtanga vinyasa, Rocket, and prenatal yoga. These trainings have enriched my life and practice, and have given me the chance to share my experience and understanding of yoga as it has evolved since it became a fundamental pillar in my life.

In 2017, I co-founded Shakti Shala yoga studio, where I have the pleasure of offering daily yoga classes. I truly believe that yoga, when practiced with compassion and patience, has the power to heal and improve our relationship with our entire being. Through this practice, we can cultivate a profound sense of reverence and love for all that our bodies do for us.

TESTIMONIALS

  • "Lauren is a kind spirit and a very professional yoga teacher. She is intuitive and attentive to the needs of each student. Her classes are a great mix of strength, flow, presence, breathing, and relaxation. Perfect classes to balance body, mind, and spirit."

    —H.K.

  • " I've been attending Lauren McKiddy's virtual yoga classes for nearly 18 months, and I'm continually impressed. She excels in various yoga disciplines, handles virtual obstacles gracefully, and creates a warm and supportive environment. Her classes promote relaxation, flexibility, and proper breathing for the entire body. Lauren's yoga sessions are a crucial part of my weekly well-being, aiding in injury prevention and recovery, especially in my roles as a college sports official in soccer, ice hockey, and lacrosse."

    — M.S.K

  • "Lauren is everything you could want in a yoga teacher. Her whole being is gentle and accepting. When she is teaching, she is present, and invested in the well-being of every one of her students. Lauren’s progressive approach to teaching yoga makes all people feel at home in her class no matter their gender, body type, race or ability. Her teaching is so versatile as she can range from teaching yin, to an engaging and creative slow flow, to a powerful, sweaty vinyasa class. You will not find a kinder and more loving human to guide you through your own yoga experience than Lauren."

    — H.S

  • "Lauren is my favorite yoga teacher. I’ve learned so much from her classes and her compassionate approach to life. She has made me feel secure and seen in her yoga classes. She’s a passionate and loving human that you will be lucky to cross paths with. I’ve known her for the last 5 years and I just keep going back to her class because the way she makes me feel."

    — E.C.

  • "He tenido la oportunidad de practicar yoga con Lauren durante los tres ultimos años y mi experiencia ha sido muy enriquecedora. Lauren tiene una energia muy linda que transmite mucha paz y bienestar. Es una profesora consciente de los limites de cada alumno y de como ayudarte a mejorar en tu practica. Lauren us una de mis profesoras favoritas!"

    — E.O.

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