What People Are Saying About Lauren

"Lauren is both skilled and nurturing in her way of guiding one into the quiet space of mindfulness. The awareness which I explored in our session together, created a wave of trickle down release and awakening which continued to unfold for days afterwards." 
Emily W., USA

"I attended a private mindfulness session with Lauren at her lovely retreat in southern Vermont. She was warm, thoughtful, insightful, and caring as we explored some pressing issues. Lauren provided me with some valuable physical movements that I continue to use to feel more grounded in moments when I am feeling unbalanced."
Stephanie C, USA

"In a time of great change, Lauren Alderfer gave me the tools, to find inner peace and balance. This hour of meditation in the mindfulness class was hard work for me, but well rewarding as it helped me to be a more patient mother and a more open-minded person. I'm grateful to Lauren what I learned and miss her classes here in Dhaka."
Helen Prestgaard- Sweden

"Lauren came into my life at a time when I needed the mind space to be able to not think for a while. Her mindfulness classes with their blend of silence, focus, spirituality, and her calm energy, allowed me to reorient my thoughts positively. By the time I left the class I always felt more calm and collected, ready to take on whatever the day would bring. I wish we lived closer so I could continue my practice with her, but I am happy the rest of the world gets to experience her classes now."
Gita Modgil, Bangladesh 

"Lauren’s were the first sessions I ever attended in Mindfulness meditation. She was welcoming and gentle, and patient with my fumbling attempts to understand the basics. Her room was always bright and peaceful – her attention to detail made it a little haven." 
Aisling Irwin, UK

"Lauren started up a "Mindfulness" group in Dhaka, Bangladesh at a time when I really needed some balance, harmony and  healing in my life. Her beautiful weekly teachings and warm, compassionate,open heart helped me to break through the cycle of grief and bereavement I was going through and also helped me to look deeper within to heal and to try to live my life in a state of mindful awareness of myself. To bring forth more compassion and understanding of others - especially in a country so full of turmoil and chaos is an everyday struggle which has been made easier by Lauren's guidance. I truly live in gratitude to her." 
Su J., New Zealand


 

"I took yoga lessons with Lauren for about a year, and would still be taking classes with her today if she hadn’t moved away. On the first day of class, Lauren had us lay down on our mats, close our eyes, focus on our breathing, feel our muscles contract and relax, and become aware of our bodies. She also started classes with positive affirmations that we would focus on for a  minute or so while we relaxed and focused on our breathing. The first affirmation she shared with us has always stuck with me, maybe because it really embodied the journey she set us on.  Sometimes, when I am trying to regain my composure, I take a few deep breaths, think of Lauren and say to myself, “My body, mind and soul, radiate health and well being.”  Although we didn’t know it at the time, Lauren was teaching us mindfulness in every yoga class we attended. Thank you Lauren!  time, Lauren was teaching us mindfulness in every yoga class we attended. Thank you Lauren!"
Treena Bishop, USA

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