Laura Avard
Laura Avard – RYT 200
What and where to do you teach? I teach Beginner and Yoga Kids in Ajax.
What do you like best about teaching? My favourite part of teaching is guiding others through their practice so they can focus on themselves and find their own sense of calm.
What drew you to Yoga? I was drawn to yoga because it gave me time to myself and I always leave the studio with a sense of calm
What is your favourite pose? I love triangle!
What is a challenging pose for you? Crow! I’ve been practicing it for a long time!
What did you want to be when you grew up? I always wanted to be a teacher and now I’m living my dream, both in the studio and as a school teacher.
If you could have dinner with any 4 people alive or dead who would they be and why? I would love to have dinner with Rosa Parks, Martin Luther King Jr., Gandhi, and my grandmother. I would love to hear how they persevered through the challenging times in their lives and what kept them going.
What is something about you that may surprise people? I used to act in musicals in high school.
What is your personal mantra for happiness or success? Life is full of setbacks. Success is determined by how you handle setbacks and Do it now!