Hi, my name is laura guilliams!

Each of us carries within us the roadmap to our Highest Self… and most of us need a bit of guidance and a lot of support to navigate the journey.

Since 2001, I have mentored and guided people of many backgrounds as they discover their inner wisdom and become their most authentic and empowered selves. It has been a joy to be a part of each journey, from helping young college students come into their own to supporting survivors of interpersonal violence as they navigate healing to mentoring students of yoga to establish and cultivate their practice and dedication to a life filled with gratitude, connection, and empowered action.

As a certified yoga therapist & career advocate for trauma survivors, I am committed to helping you discover the beauty and joy of experiencing your full human-ness! Using the practices and philosophies of yoga and aromatherapy combined with therapeutic modalities and coaching techniques from 20+ years of experience, I will work with you to develop a plan complete with tools, practices, and guided inquiries to support you in your journey.

Carol says:

“Laura’s passion for yoga is inspiring and her calm energy & exceptional skills provide the perfect introduction to yoga, breath work, and meditation. I will be forever grateful for the time I have spent with her.”

WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING

anna says:

“Laura listened to my needs and goals and designed the perfect plan and support to ease the pain and muscle soreness in my knees, hips, neck, and head. She even took the time to follow up and see if we needed to make any adjustments. I’m practically pain free after only a few short weeks!”

MORE ABOUT ME

  • I have more than 20 years of experience in community-based advocacy counseling and social justice work, supporting survivors of sexual violence and interpersonal violence of varied backgrounds and identities, including adult survivors of child sexual abuse, survivors of identity-based violence, dating violence, and family/domestic violence.

  • I hold a B.S. in Communications at Radford University and an M.A. in Educational Leadership at the University of Central Florida.

  • I completed an 800-hour Yoga Therapy Training with Sarahjoy Marsh in Portland, Oregon and am a certified yoga therapist with the International Association of Yoga Therapists.

  • I completed a 200-hour Yoga Teacher Certification in 2016 and a 300-hour Yoga Teacher Certification in 2018, both at The Breathing Space in Blacksburg, Va., and am registered as an RYT-500 with the Yoga Alliance.

  • I am a certified Accessible Yoga Teacher, studying with Jivana Heyman and his Accessible Yoga team, and currently serve as an Ambassador for the Accessible Yoga Association.

  • I completed my aromatherapy certification with Jade Shutes at The School of Aromatic Studies in 2021 and am a Level 1 Certified Aromatherapist with the National Association for Holistic Aromatherapy.