Instructors & Staff / Laurel Goeke
Laurel Goeke
Studio Director & Founder
Email: laurel@sweetbayyoga.com
Why I Practice
Yoga has been my one constant through many moves, marriage, motherhood and life itself. Practice gives me strength and acceptance of the journey as a whole.
Why I Teach
Yoga is a means to reach a shared quiet place. Each of us connects to ourselves, and opens to the world in a new way. Being present with others in these moments deeply sustains me.
Qualifications
Certified Iyengar Yoga Teacher; Teaching 2003-present; Training/ certification (London, Holland, Spain & India); Apprenticeship with John Schumacher at Unity Woods, Bethesda, MD; BA Wells College, Aurora NY; MA London School of Economics
Other
I'm especially grateful to Louise Hoyt for introducing me to Iyengar Yoga during my one year in Memphis, Tennessee long ago. Also deeply grateful to Doug, my husband of 32 years, for his support, even when it didn’t all make sense. I've studied with many teachers in just as many countries, including several extended stays in India. In addition to meaningful years with John Schumacher, the teachings of Kofi Busai, Eyal Shifroni, Dona Holleman, the Iyengar family, Pema Chodron & the poetry of Mary Oliver ground my practice and teaching. My greatest joys: being mother to my 3 favorite people, learning languages, and schnoodles + mini bernedoodles past & present. All inspire me daily!