Laura Gilmore Yoga

16/06/2026

Quiet classes can really knock our confidence but it’s worth realising that there is a LOT of strategy that goes into filling classes.

The biggest mistake I see is teachers trying to reach everyone and in the process talking to no-one clearly.

These 3 steps are the start of a simple solution:

What specific need can I help with? E.g. Move better in midlide/ Deep rest / Find focus with a breath focused flow/ New to Yoga/

What of these needs is NOT being catered for locally already. For online offerings get doubly specific e.g. Ease back pain for tired mums.

Where is this person? Communicate effectively/ clearly where they are ie what do they read, what so they scroll, who do they talk to. Be seen in all those places!

Meeting a real specific need is so much easier than teying to keep everyone happy! And offering something specific that is NOT avaialble in tbe gym or youtube makes you stand out.

I will share more on the marketing but also confidence tips for teachers. After decades of this and mid life anxiety i have been through it all. Not to mention trying to talk to camera.😉

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15/06/2026

I have created a FREE Day in the Life: A video + written resource for yoga teachers covering pain science, movement science and creative movement. A tiny taster into our incredible 300 hour teacher training. Sign up here!

Invitation to learn from our evidence based 300 hour training. Imagine the confidence that comes with understanding the science of yoga as well as the philosophy and creative sequencing. This Free taster will give you an idea of what to expect in the Laura Gilmore Yoga training.

12/06/2026

How did you get into yoga & do you want to hear more twists and my path?!

I first went to india aged 19! But it was quite harrowing at times. But i did also spend time with sadhus in the temples around Hampi and loved discovering the india myths and legends.

There were not many tvs in those days and when the Mahabarata was showing everyone would gather and i remember being amazed by the tales and garishness!!

I started yoga at uni and it started to help me realise i had a body & start to steady my hectic mind.

I also went to Thich Nhat hanh Zen retreat place in France for 6 weeks, in my early 20s!

When i feel out of practice i ended up living with a yoga teacher and sanskrit scholar in a house share (James Mallinson) so that brought it back again!

I would love to hear how you discovered yoga and let me know if you need the next instalment! 💜

10/06/2026

I have wanted to do this for so long & usually feel like i do a few half hearted attemts but this is close!!

i decided to just share what i'm up to, what i love, what keeps me sane-ish.

So if some rolling around to feel good is your vibe I'll be here sharing some attempts at ideas to stay strong (not in a gym!) 😝

09/06/2026

Yoga & Pilates teacher we do not need to be so worried! Your body is designed to move in every direction. Imposing a fixed muscular pattern over natural movement can prevent the core responding as it is designed to and re-enfoce gripping and tension. It can inhibit pelvic floor function, and create incontinence problems.

I know for sure that some of you feel better controlling the movement of the spine in specific ways- there are always exceotiuons but the research CLEARLY shows (many times) that we do not need to protect the back. And even if we did core- control is not the way to do it!

Consciously contracting that one area adds compressive load to the intervertebral discs, which is associated with pain, not prevention.

One papers worth knowing about:

“Abdominal Drawing-In Maneuver is Less Effective for Core Stability During High Load Tasks” (Aragón Salamanca, Asian Journal of Sports Medicine, 2024)

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08/06/2026

I still can't belive how many are here. Thank you for your follow and sharing this little corner of insta

I am refocusing on who YOU! And shifting the attention from me is how i first got the confidence to teach yoga 27 years ago!

Reframing socials in exactly the same way i hope helps to.

I took challenge to try to getmore confident talking to camera. Thank you Jessi. For sharing this very authentic approach which somehow i felt i had lost.

Because while talking to class or my trainings and even recording class comes naturally. Talking to socials, to the lesser known audience is hard.

But then I realised I DO know you! You feel the same things I do. So come say hello.

And if you are new here - welcome! Follow along for the messy real yoga and midlife!

01/06/2026

Comment "open" for the link. Come and discuss the 300hr training course (or ask about the 200hr Inclusive training of you are not yet a teacher )

The 300hr starts in October

There is pre- recorded content PLUS real time modules in person or online.

OCT- fascia in focus, anatomy & movement science & study of prana systems

NOV- yoga for mental health- anxiety & trauma & neurology of yoga

JAN 27- Creative Sequencing Method & intelligent cueing & philosophy themes for teaching

MARCH- Restorative & Somatics

MAY - Adapting & adjusting asana

JULY- Breath, bandhas & meditation

The booking opens soon and those on the wqit kist will receive an exceptional offer including fre marketing support, anatomy- movement science course & more!

BURSARY INFO

On June 1st I open the bursary applications for my evidence based 300hr teacher training. Those affected by racism &/ disability and on a low income are welcome to apply for a supported place in the training.

Open evening - 3 JUNE, 7pm come and ask any questions or just listen. Sign up to attend or for rhe recording. ☺️

24/05/2026

Instead of usual "vinyasa" chaturanga- updog I integrate these scapula - shoulder - back muscle (erector spinae group) throughout the practice.

So we get some really good intelliegence- awareness and new movement options going on ie the good stuff pain science shows us helps ease pain.

Make it easier?

1. Raise head/ chest on folded blanket

2. Rotate arms same way if getting confused!

3. Skip the backbends and just work on shoulder.

4. CAUTION: some hypermobile folks/ hypermobile shoulders do not do well w internal rotation.

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22/05/2026

Can we please shift from the idea of yoga as a cure all. 😭You can do ALL the yoga, the nutrition (plus a bit of chocolate & occassioan drink in my case!), the supplements ALL the HRT and still struggle.

But according to various posts on insta you only need one restorative pose, or one specific supplement and you're fine!

This is not me seeking advice or sympathy but a shout out to recognise we are all different. ADHD & menopause can be a lot.

Life w teens w ADHD & poorly mums can be a lot...

I am fine BUT lets normalise yoga AND therapy & HRT & whatever else we need.

Ok hols time! Lets see how that goes 💕

And see you Wednesday for the live from Cornwall!

21/05/2026

I am a proponent of what I call inclusive yoga- yoga that often suits us neurodiverse folk who might LOVE to move. Love a challenge! Yoga that recognises differnt nervous system needs- more in the free workshop next week!

All the postures can be explored in SO many ways. Always as a way to awaken awareness 💜

I couldn’t get words out in time but:

1. 3 leg Downdog at wall- externally rotate upper leg & kick= wake up glutes & hamstrings.

* Do this first. Keep lower hip where it is and work to stabilise both arms *

Option to repeat this OR move onto any of:

2. Swivel back foot to wall open leg turns- get used to feeling of leg lifting

3. Bend knee take foot off wall PRESS lower foot down & or to wall (personal preference)

4. If you have long hamstrings catch toe or belt- lift up from lower hip.

Your students may just be amazed by the difference!
(Or maybe not!) 😎

It’s also fun to work from table top of side plank with knee up not an option :)

FREE workshop on the nervous system is next Wed you can comment on the last post if you’d like the link for this and all my free workshops & blogs.

Happy half term folks! Wish me luck camping w teens :)