Empowered Bodies

nyasa, Yin), Pilates (Mat, Advanced Standing), The Groove, Radiant Women's Circles, Applied Human Nutrition, and more. She is also a community event organizer, personal trainer, and intuitive life coach. Seasonal Newsletter: http://eepurl.com/X45w1

Class Schedule: https://tinyurl.com/classeswithloretta

Hollyhock Retreats: https://hollyhock.ca/presenter/113/loretta-laurin

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Testimonials:
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"After having tried numerous approaches to addressing chronic and acute pain in my leg and hip, I tried Loretta's matwork and am finally seeing steady progress and lasting results. I have experienced significantly more ease in walking and even painfree hikes! In addition to physical technique, Loretta brings a great deal of care, genuine interest and intuition, which all contribute to an empowering and effective session. While practice between sessions is not a requirement, my body felt naturally drawn to applying the new techniques. The once elusive and challenging road to healing has now become an encouraging and even exciting adventure." - N. Marshall, Vancouver, BC

"I had suffered 2 really severe sciatic injuries within a 6 months span from martial arts, and was living with pain on a daily basis during my recovery phase for almost 3 months until I met Loretta. Within 2 sessions of training with Loretta, my back pain went away all together; from the onset Loretta took a personalized approach and tailored our sessions to help address my specific injury. Through patiently guided and interactive sessions, she has taught me how to proactively enhance my core strength for increased balance and stability, but most importantly how to avoid the potential for future injury." - R. Lee, Coquitlam, BC

"I, like Loretta, lost someone very dear to me not too long ago. Because of this little hiccup in my life, instinctively, I was immediately looking for some solace. I found her methods of moving fantastic! So I took a keen interest in her Pilates work. Her drop-in class down at Urban Health Club is exceptional, however, her private class is superb. Her easy-going instructions are precise and easy to follow. (and don't worry, you can ask about anything at any time.) Her integration of her yoga and dance background make for a perfect balance between fun moves or poses and relaxing mind-clearing meditation extremely peaceful... just ask my muscles and head. Loretta has quietly been helping me find peace of mind with myself through this VERY VERY troubled time. Maybe she can help you?" - M. Willman, Vancouver, BC

"Bellyfit is the most fun way to exercise I've ever encountered. It has everything - dance, stretch, mindfulness and an awesome workout all around. Loretta as our instructor seems to be exactly what she's meant to do on earth - her enthusiasm, energy, encouragement and incomparable positive energy keeps me coming back to her classes. She creates such a supportive space that even the most uncoordinated people like myself are inspired to keep coming back. I highly recommend these classes!" - J. Boucher, Vancouver

"Loretta provides a safe, powerful and joyous place to sink into yourself and shake off inhibitions. She is a fantastic teacher making the steps easy to follow and engaging. I leave the class feeling inspired, sexy and grounded." - J. "Through the movements [in Loretta's Bellyfit classes], each time I gain something different. Sometimes they are just a workout of the muscles, sometimes I discover a playfulness in my body - the safe space of the class allows me to explore and go wherever I want to be that day. Loretta guides us through the movements, encouraging us to give it our all. Sometimes she commands us to look beyond the motion of the pose and says something like "what are you pushing away?" and the experience becomes so much more. With Loretta, every class is a new journey. What I get out of each class is different... it's like wherever I am, Loretta provides the grounds for me to work on what I need. I gain insight into my body in each class .. but more importantly, I've gotten the answer to some of my toughest questions while moving in Bellyfit!" - A. Bozorgzadeh, Vancouver.