Meet Laura – Rising Yogis’ Founder

I taught in secondary schools for over a decade, with experience across pastoral care, academic teaching and leadership. Alongside this, I spent four years offering yoga and mindfulness sessions in schools — witnessing the real difference they made in helping children and teens manage emotions, connect with themselves, and navigate the busy world around them.

Before founding Rising Yogis, I saw clearly that wellbeing isn’t an ‘extra’ in education — it’s the foundation.

Now, as a mum of two and a teacher at heart, I’ve created Rising Yogis to offer calm, joyful spaces for young people to stretch, breathe, grow, and shine.

Rooted in compassion, creativity, and connection, my classes support emotional regulation, resilience and self-worth. From imaginative movement and breathwork to restorative flows and teen affirmations, each session is thoughtfully adapted to the age and energy in the room — whether it’s little yogis, growing tweens, or teenagers needing space to pause.

I’m passionate about supporting sensitive and neurodiverse children, creating spaces where every young person feels safe, seen and supported.

Because yoga isn’t about touching your toes — it’s about coming home to yourself, and there’s space here for everyone.

Training & Qualifications

  • • 100-hour Kids to Teens Yoga Training, (Nosara, Costa Rica)

    • 200-hour Hatha Yoga Training (High Vibe Yoga, Ubud, Bali)

    • Cosmic Kids Teacher Training (online)

    • 100-hour Trauma-Informed Yoga Training & Embodied Social Change (Yoga for Humankind, online)

    • Merit certificate in Emotional and Counselling Aspects of Education (University of East London)

    • Post Graduate Certificate of Education (King’s College, London)

    • Master’s degree (University of Cambridge)