My Story
I believe our bodies tell the stories of our lives and hold teachings of our ancestors all the way back.
As we awaken to the body’s sensations, it shares its wisdom and reveals the path to personal and collective health and transformation.
For as long as I can remember I’ve wanted to be a source of healing in this world.
I use the practices of Restorative Yoga and Trauma Sensitive Yoga, Yoga Philosophy, Embodied Coaching, Trauma Sensitive Mindfulness and Somatic Attachment Therapy in my offerings and in my own process releasing trauma and building capacity to be with life’s complexities.
Central to that healing work is delving into our personal history of trauma and to see how we repeat patterns which perpetuate harm. Only when we see and heal this can we then begin to dismantle it starting with self and working outward from there to realign our families and communities around values of equity and non harm.
Forest Therapy
Forest Therapy is a practice that brings people into deeper intimacy with natural places. It’s a practice that holds the possibility of meeting again the kernel of who we are, what we are born to be, and how we are intended to be of service in the world. Forest Therapy is greatly influenced by and derived from the Japanese practice of Shinrin-yoku, forest bathing which is found to have a number of health benefits including boosted immune function, improved cardiovascular and respiratory health, attention restoration, and a reduction in stress and depression.
I’m currently guiding mindful outdoor walks and forest therapy experiences on Haudenosaunee land also known as the Great Western Catskills.
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About Lara
Lara Land is a deeply compassionate life coach, consultant, and yoga teacher trainer specializing in trauma sensitivity. Her work is in helping to heal trauma both subtle and significant and train others using trauma-sensitive yoga, meditation, mindfulness, and breathing practices. Lara has spent the last 25 years studying Ashtanga yoga and sharing yoga asana, chanting, meditation, and philosophy directly from her teachers in India. Her commitment is to honor the traditions of yoga by responding to the needs of each individual, using a unique combination of practices and techniques that are appropriate for their personal growth. In addition to providing trauma-sensitive workshops and training for facilitators of all types, Lara guides folks in awakening, deep connection, and healing practices through Mindful Outdoor Guiding and Forest Therapy.
Lara has been featured in and contributed to New York Magazine, Huffington Post, Yoga Journal, Apartment Therapy, and on Fox5, CBS, NY1, and SiriusRadioXM. She is the author of My Bliss Book and The Essential Guide to Trauma-Sensitive Yoga. She is also the host of the Beyond Trauma Podcast.
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I had tried coaching models before that were expensive, ineffectual, and ended up being rather lecture-y and blame-y. Because of this I was very hesitant to enter another coaching dynamic, but I knew that Lara and I had aligning values and knew I could trust her to hold my truth and help me make meaningful evolution happen. She uses specific, action-oriented planning, is always realistic, validating and empathetic. She is also generous to commiserate and share things that have been a challenge for her as well, validating my experience, and then helping to form a system of organization to overcome that challenge. I cannot recommend Lara’s coaching program enough.
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