Lauren Turner
2024 Workshops
Coming hOMe: A Practice of Reconnecting: Our True Nature is one of unlimited, unshakeable peace and joy. But as spiritual beings, having a human experience, that reality is veiled. Yes. Despite the hardship you may face, you are whole. When you feel lost, you are whole. You are whole; always have been, always will be.
Yoga opens our eyes up to the truth of our nature which is one of wholeness, wellbeing and connectivity. This 90-minute slow flow & restore style of yoga class will integrate evidence-based techniques and trauma-informed protocols that can help to disarm the nervous system, ease the body, and guide the self back to a place we can connect with our true nature.. A coming “hOMe”.
Guided by Lauren Turner, a trauma-informed yoga instructor and founder of Warrior Within Yoga Project, participants can expect a mindfully-paced flow class that concludes with a 30 minute iRest Yoga Nidra practice to facilitate deep relaxation and reflection.
This Is Your Brain On Yoga (lecture): Yogas citta vrtti nirodhah: yoga is the cessation of the modifications, or fluctuations, of the mind. In vedantic philosophy, every thought (vritti) leaves a “groove” or impression in the mind. Who we are, our habits, perspectives and attitudes are shaped by our environment and life experiences. In modern science, we understand this phenomenon as neuroplasticity. Yoga gives us the power to disrupt habituated patterns, effectively rewiring our brain.
Have you ever wondered why yoga makes you feel the way you do? How does a practice we do on a mat make an imprint on how we live our lives?
In this 90-minute experiential lecture, you’ll explore the relationship between yoga and neuroscience, providing you with a new understanding of the power of yoga.
Lauren Turner, a trauma-informed yoga instructor and founder of Warrior Within Yoga Project, will introduce you to the fundamentals of brain anatomy, the impact of trauma, and what exactly is happening in the brain when we practice yoga.
Discussing the neurobiology of asana, pranayama and meditation, you will learn ways how to assimilate evidence-based practices that work with the nervous system, into your own practice or teaching.
Light movement and breathing exercises will be dispersed throughout the lecture and hand-outs, highlighting key take-aways will be provided to participants.
Bio
Lauren Turner is the founder of Warrior Within Yoga Project, a trauma informed yoga instructor and business consultant known for her down-to-earth teaching style and collaborative nature. Lauren’s work with veterans and first responders, both as an instructor and nonprofit leader, is making trauma-informed yoga services more accessible throughout Massachusetts.
With a professional background in marketing, Lauren has worked and consulted with businesses in the nonprofit, wellness and retail industry along with many yoga studios and wellness providers across the country. After several years of managing and co-owning a small yoga studio, Lauren founded Warrior Within Yoga Project in 2022 which is providing the veteran and first responder population with yoga, at no cost to them. In 2023 she completed a Business Accelerator with EforAll Greater Worcester.
Lauren has taught in the MetroWest area for over seven years, receiving her initial certification in 2016 from The New School of Yogic Arts in Brookline. She skillfully teaches classes that are engaging, yet accessible. Sessions balance a focus on increasing body awareness, mobility and on techniques to foster resilience. She is in progress of completing her RYT500.
