Laurel Leaf Yoga & Retreats

I attended one of Laura's retreats for the first time at the ARC and the experience was more than I could have imagined. Laura's calming teaching style was wonderful and the environment of her retreat location was perfect. Both giving you permission and space to simply BE.

I don’t have much experience with yoga, but this mini retreat was a gift from my sister. We spent a relaxing day in the company of others who also needed a respite from life. I found that even as a yoga newbie, this was easy. Laura has a soothing voice, explaining as she goes and maintained a pace that we could all follow.Fun and relaxing activities were planned and getting to know each other was a bonus. I’d definitely take another retreat with Laura/Laurel Leaf Yoga in the future!

I knew I needed a break, a place to unwind and breathe. This retreat was more than that!!! It was a safe space with support and healing services. I am more than impressed and also so grateful for Laura. She is AMAZING. The ARC staff were fantastic. If you are reading this and considering. BOOK this healing retreat!

Laura's yoga classes are so much more than just yoga! Whether online or in-person, her classes refresh the mind, body, and spirit, balancing physical challenges with time for reflection and meditation. Laura's ability to adapt and adjust her instruction to the various strengths and needs of different people in her classes is a major strength that sets her apart from other yoga instructors. I especially enjoyed her series of mini retreats based on the seven chakras, which included yoga, written reflection, connecting with others, and meditation, as well as essential oils, crystals, mantras, and poses to extend the experience beyond each half-day session!

Exceptional! Laura combines the authentic yoga arts with a supportive and challenging work out to make for a unique experience every class. I’ve been on two retreats with her and had a great time! She coordinates the details and teaches a wide variety of classes with style. Highly recommended for both beginners and more experienced yoga practitioners!

I did a hiking and yoga 4 day retreat with Laura in Grand Marais MN, as well as several yoga classes in St Cloud. She is the sweetest instructor, and has become a friend! She offers position options for plus sized folks like me, to make sure we still get a good stretch, and is very motivating. She also was able to provide me with vegan food for the retreat! I’ll definitely be doing more classes and retreats with her and I highly recommend you do too!

I recently went on my second yoga retreat with Laura. She is so warm, kind, and funny. She ensures an amazing experience by helping you connect with others (if you want), doing specialized yoga classes each day, and helping make sure you have the experience you are looking for. I especially enjoyed being out in nature at the ARC. I plan to continue attending a retreat each year for the foreseeable future! I attached some photos I took on the retreat. So much wild life to see!

I've had the pleasure of both attending online classes and a retreat with Laurel Leaf Yoga and Retreats. The retreat I attended was only a day long, but was quite literally life-changing. It gave me the space away from daily life I needed to make some important decisions, and I thank Laura for facilitating such growth.I've taken a variety of yoga classes offered by Laurel Leaf Yoga and each one left me feeling exactly what I hoped it would -- grounded, peaceful, energized. I live in a larger body, and Laura has always, without prompting, offered a variety of modifications to suit whoever is in her class. I have the utmost respect for her as a teacher and highly recommend her classes.

I just returned from Laurel Leaf Yoga’s Winter Hygge II Retreat at the ARC & it was phenomenally rejuvenating! Laura is a terrific yoga instructor. And beyond that, she curated every detail of the retreat to perfection. From the massage that was included in the retreat to an optional 2nd healing massage, to the Hygge coffee mug filled with some cold-weather treats, she thought of everything!I am also impressed and grateful by how she was able to build community within our group, starting with the welcome the first night, shortly after we arrived. In addition, I am grateful that Laura often partners with the ARC retreat center because their location & setting is incredible and the food is extremely nourishing.I feel happy, strong, nourished & rejuvenated! I highly recommend experiencing a retreat with Laura/ Laure Leaf Yoga & Retreats!

This was my 2nd retreat with Laura and my 2nd time jumping in the deep end, learning and experiencing yoga. Laura’s direction and voice during her sessions are something I wish you all could enjoy. Coming from not knowing much about yoga, she made me feel so comfortable. I come out of every retreat a mentally stronger and physically more “ bendable” woman. I continue to look forward to her retreats !!!! Love love love !!!