Hello
My name is Lauren Smith
I am the owner and yoga teacher/therapist at Laurel & Lavender. I created this company inspired my my own practice and search for balance in my busy life. As I seek to explore both the champion (laurel) and healer (lavender) in me through yoga, I want to encourage others on the journey to balance as well. I hope you find our classes intentional, inspiring, and therapeutic; but most of all, fun!
Our Story
Lauren is a Certified Yoga Instructor (200 YTT), Yoga Therapist (C-IAYT) trainee, and owner of Laurel & Lavender Holistic Yoga, LLC is an advocate for integrated health and wellness and a champion of diversity, equity, and Inclusion (DEI) with over 10 years of cross functional experience in Human Capital Management, EEO, Project Management, Business Process Improvement and Strategy.
As a yoga instructor and yoga therapist (trainee), Lauren integrates her expertise in DEI and Well-being into her practice with clients. She works with small groups, individuals, schools and community centers – many within underserved communities in the Alexandria, Baltimore and Greater Washington areas. She strives to make all bodies and beings feel valued and included within the yoga space.
Education
2021-2022
Holistic Yoga 200hr Teacher Training - Yoga Alliance
PIES Fitness & Yoga - Marsha D. Banks-Harold
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2012-2015
Masters in Professional Studies - Human Resource Management/DEI
Georgetown University
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2007-2011
Bachelor of Arts and Letters - International Affairs/Latin American Studies
James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA
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Contact
I'm always looking for new and exciting opportunities. Let's connect.
123-456-7890