Laura Waite

A round age 25, Laura woke up one morning to realize that her whole reality was a complete illusion. "All I knew was that I wanted to go home," she said. Home, of course, was within. Laura began practicing yoga a few years prior to this awakening, and the one thing she was sure of in that moment was to show up to her mat each day. Ashtanga had always resonated with her on a deep and transformative level; it was only fitting for her to find Pacific Ashtanga and her teacher Diana Christinson at that time.

Since 2006, Laura has been a dedicated Ashtanga practitioner studying and practicing yoga with love and gratitude. After completing the 1st series teacher training with Tim Miller in 2010, she considers it an honor and a privilege to now be teaching yoga. As a Certified Massage Therapist, it comes naturally for Laura to be watching the movement and observing the physical structure of her students so to better guide them on the mat. She has an intuitive awareness, allowing her to facilitate a warm, nurturing environment for a strong, mindful practice. "The first time I stepped in front of the mat to lead a class, my heart poured open and I surrendered to the real teacher...the practice," she said. Laura feels humbled and grateful to pass on the wisdom given by her teachers, the students, and the practice itself.