Description

In this episode of Lending Voices, we sit down with Laura McKinnon, a yoga instructor who teaches under the title Simply Yoga by Laura. Laura shares her journey into yoga, her passion for teaching, and her involvement with the local community through her partnership with the third sector organisation Healthy and Active East Kilbride.

Alongside her personal practice, Laura teaches both mat-based and seated yoga community classes, with a focus on providing accessible yoga to elderly and mobility-impaired individuals. These inclusive classes, held at East Kilbride Central Library, provide a welcoming space for participants to not only improve their physical health but also engage in a supportive, social environment.

Highlights from the Interview:

• Yoga and Mental Clarity: Laura discusses the importance of creating mental space in today's fast-paced world and how yoga can help achieve calm and focus.
• The Joy of Teaching: She shares her love for guiding students through their yoga journeys, highlighting the personal growth she witnesses in her students.
• The Benefits of Yoga: Laura explains the physical, emotional, and social benefits of yoga for people of all ages and abilities, and how it can enhance both body and mind.
• Community and Connection: The social aspect of her classes, particularly those held through Healthy and Active East Kilbride, is one of the aspects she treasures most.

You can follow Laura and learn more about her yoga classes on her Facebook page: Simply Yoga by Laura.

For enquiries, feel free to reach out to her via email: simplyyogabylaura@gmail.com.

Tune in to this insightful and uplifting conversation, and don’t forget to subscribe to Lending Voices for more stories and perspectives from our vibrant community!

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