Transform your life through the power of intentional movement, breath and mindfulness.
Welcome, Benvenuto.
Laura Talafer was born and raised in Saint Petersburg, Florida. She followed her heart to Rome, Italy where she now lives full time teaching yoga and leading yoga retreats. She has completed two 200-hour Yoga Alliance certified trainings in Vinyasa Yoga (2016) and Rocket Yoga (2020). She is a continuous student herself - practicing, taking workshops and learning.
Laura’s intelligently sequenced classes focus on alignment and asana. Her teaching style is clear, direct and challenging while providing a safe space for new and advanced practitioners room to grow. Her classes include creative flow, pranayama to tap into breath power and some meditation.
Laura’s limb difference has undoubtedly influenced her inclusive, empathetic and warm teaching style. Her mission is to help others transcend their perceived limitations and find peace and power in authenticity through the ancient healing practice of yoga.
WHY RETREATS?
Laura takes her passion for teaching outside of the studio, leading yoga and meditation retreats in Europe. With a background in logistics management and customer service and experience leading and co leading over a dozen retreats, each retreat is unique and tailor made. Locations are hand-picked with attention to detail and sustainability and respect for the local terroir to provide the ultimate retreat experience.
Combining daily yoga and meditation and locally sourced Italian food and wine in idyllic locations, a retreat with Laura is fun, nourishing and refreshing. Laura provides a space for you to show up for yourself, exactly as you are. A retreat is a gift to your soul.
Testimonials.
"Laura’s approach to yoga is perfect for any level of student. She provides plenty of instruction for the novice while leaving space for the experienced to explore individually. Her mellow and smooth approach facilitates the physical and mental exploration that is at the heart of yoga".
— Andrew O
"I've had the privilege to attend two of Laura's retreats in Sicily. She is a masterful teacher and adapts her teaching to meet all skill levels, and truly allows you to feel safe and nurtured during her classes. Her talent for giving space to participants to move and feel through all their experiences during retreats while holding space for herself and others makes Laura an incredible, one-of-a-kind teacher. A retreat with Laura will bring you joy, peace, and serenity.”
— Ria L
I’ve practiced yoga for 30 years and Laura is one of the most outstanding teachers I’ve had. Her classes are beautifully sequenced with helpful cues and offer modifications for students. She is warm, strong and challenging. I leave feeling wonderful!”