Lauren Jay Toolin, Director

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Lauren Toolin, E-RYT, is a nationally recognized yoga instructor and a senior student and teaching assistant of Yogarupa Rod Stryker. She has completed his Para Yoga Master Training, which is one of the most intensive and advanced trainings in the country. She also studied closely with and was a lead teaching assistant to Rodney Yee for many years. Lauren has been teaching for 15 years and is an initiated practitioner in the tradition of Swami Rama of the Himalayas.

Her instruction is an engaging synthesis of the clarity and precision of the Iyengar system and the joyful, energetic inquiry of Tantra. Always insightful, inspirational, and infused with humor, Lauren's teaching conveys her passionate belief in Yoga's boundless potential for creating a healthy, successful and loving existence. Lauren's classes often include instruction in kriya, mantra, bandha, pranayama and meditation—profound techniques which are rarely taught in group yoga classes today.

In addition to teaching public classes, she directs teacher training and leads workshops and retreats regionally and in Puerto Rico and Belize. See her guest teaching schedule here. 

Warren Ramsey began practicing Yoga with Lauren in 2002, initially seeking an alternative to conventional physical conditioning methods and a way to relieve stress. He found that, and more, and within a few months, knew that he had found his passion. He recently completed and intensive course of study with Eileen Muir of Karuna Yoga and continues to study with Lauren. 

Practicing, assisting and teaching yoga have been some of the most rewarding experiences he has ever had, and his classes reflect his enthusiasm and ever expanding joy in sharing yoga’s benefits.  He is an increasingly popular instructor and invites you to come and practice with him!