Laura Burkhart | San Francisco, CA

Laura Burkhart is the founder of Yoga Reach International, a company that specializes in yoga adventures, classes and workshops with a philanthropic intent: to help the communities that it touches through hand-on projects or donations. Prior to becoming a yoga teacher, Laura found deep fulfillment through serving people through both local and international non-profit organizations. She is also a long-time advocate of healthy living through yoga, exercise and lifestyle choices. Yoga Reach fosters a platform that brings well- being, adventure-travel and service together to benefit both communities in need and enrich the lives of those participating in the retreat.

Laura dedicates her time to Yoga Reach and her students, teaching at some of the most esteemed yoga studios in San Francisco. She has appeared in numerous Yoga Journal and Yogaglo podcasts taught by Jason Crandell and was the June 2010 master class model for Yoga Journal Magazine.

Laura's extensive studies, under Shiva Rea and primary mentor Jason Crandell, have helped forge an intuitive, spontaneous and eclectic instruction style. Her creative and intelligently sequenced classes are smooth and have a rhythmic flow. Though some of her classes can be challenging, her beginning classes are fun for students new to yoga, helping lay a strong foundation toward a life-long yoga practice. Laura also teaches gentle yoga classes that help calm the nerves, settle the mind and encourage students to melt into deep relaxation. Regardless of class style or level, Laura is known for her warmth and attention to the needs of her students.

Learn more about Laura and her class schedule at http://lauraburkhartyoga.com. For information about Yoga Reach International, go to http://www.yogareachinternational.com.