ABOUT MYSELF
My name is Laura Hernandez founder and owner of Yoga & Mouvement. I trained at the Studio Ashtanga Yoga in Montreal, 2002 and I am a certified teacher since 2002. I have been leading Yoga classes for over 15 years. Prior to opening my own studio, I had the privilege to have taught at Ashtanga Montreal as well as with Yoga Monde owned by Nicole Bordeleau (a renowned teacher in francophone yoga culture) and at Satya Yoga Sutton.
Over the years I have been invited to teach in various studios and thereby developed both a solid teaching practice and a great network. My interests led me to study aromatherapy, nutrition and aquatic massage.
It is my heart’s desire to provide my students with the encouragement and support to make the journey within. My natural patience, compassion and calm energy provide a nurturing environment for this process.
ABOUT MY TRAJECTORY
Before immigrating to Canada and founding Y&M, I studied interpretation, translation and international business. I worked internationally as a development agent from my homeland in Mexico. This career track was fraught with all manner of challenges and the obligatory stress, competitiveness and pressure to perform more and better. So, when I came upon Yoga in 1995 it didn’t take any time for me to feel the physical benefits of Asana-thus began an enduring, lifelong love story.
In 2000 I had reached the peak of my career but decided to expatriate because Mexico was becoming somewhat of a threatening environment. Finding myself in a host country motivated me to pursue my passion for wellness. I had felt the benefits of body/mind approaches and wanted to continue studying the body, movement and personal development. I’m still at it!
Yoga quickly became the most nourishing sustenance of my wellbeing and because of this my perception towards my practice shifted: I no longer was « doing » Yoga, I was « living » Yoga.
Personal practice and the wisdoms inherent in the way of Yoga allowed me to better face losses and upheavals during difficult times. Yoga wisdom made birthing my son and motherhood in general richer. It also goes without saying that the wisdoms from my own Mayan lineage influence and guide my holistic approach, my teaching and my practice.
Applied Yoga Mobility Therapist (AWMT), Jory Serota Applied Yoga Integration
Yoga Thrive, Oncology yoga accredited teacher. Health and wellness lab programs / The yoga effect / University of Calgary
2017
Yoga 4 Cancer (Y4C), Teacher Training Certification, Tari Prinster, NYC
Trauma release through yoga & mindfulness meditation, Michael Stone Education
Divine Feminine Yoga, Laura Cornell, Florida USA Mindful business development (continuing education)
2016
Divine Feminine Yoga, Laura Cornell, Florida & California Mindful business development (continuing education)
Awakening & Self Knowlege, Institut du développement de la personne, Annie Marquier, Brome Lake Quebec
The 7 chakras prana flow & meditation, Institut du développement de la personne, Véronique Dumont, Brome Lake Quebec
2015
JALA – Prana flow, the water element, Institut du développement de la personne, Véronique Dumont, Brome Lake Quebec
Hips & Lower Back Anatomy Yoga, Hart Lazer, United Yoga Montréal
Yoga & Meditation – The inner tradition of yoga, Michael Stone Education, Bromont Quebec
2014
Mouvence Training in aquatic massage and water supported movement, Carole Dion Veechi, École Aquavie Mouvence, Montreal
2013
Functional Anatomy, Ashtanga Yoga Studio, Johanna Abbatt, Montreal
The role of breath throught the life process, restoring and expanding the sense of self, André Duchesne & Ginette Lépine, Institut de Psychothérapie Corporelle Intégrée, Montreal
2012
Yoga and Hormonal Balance, Carolyne Chantefort, (Dina Rodrigues Method), Quebec
2011
Spinal Awareness, Esalen Institute, Patrick Douce, California
Dare to feel, Training in trauma resolution through Yoga, United Yoga, Hart Lazer, Montreal
Yoga for women, Studios Lynn St-Rock, Leigh Evans, Magog
2005
Backbends & Inversions, Yoga Granby, Hart Lazer, Quebec
2004
Yoga Retreat, Hart Lazer & Mark Darby, Maya Tulum, Mexico
Adjusting students in asana practice, Ashtanga Yoga Studio, Hart Lazer, Montreal
2003
Yoga Retreat, Hart Lazer & Mark Darby, Maya Tulum, Mexico
The principles of backbends, Yoga Monde, Hart Lazer, Quebec
Dancing the body of light, Ashtanga Yoga Studio, Orit Sen Gupta, Montreal
Ageless Yoga, Perle Yoga, Lila Osterman, Montreal
Techniques for teaching yoga, Ashtanga Yoga Studio, Hart Lazer, Montreal
2002
Ashtanga Yoga, Pattabhi Jois, Université du Québec, Montreal
Advanced Training for Yoga Teachers, Ashtanga Yoga Studio, Hart Lazer, Montreal
Pre & Post Natal Yoga, Sophie Desjardins, Montreal
Vipassana 10 Day Retreat, Vipassana Meditation Center, Sutton
Refining: Backbends twists & inversions, Ashtanga Yoga Studio, Hart Lazer, Montreal
Advanced Training for Yoga Teachers, Ashtanga Yoga Studio, Hart Lazer, Montreal
2001 – 2002
Ashtanga Yoga Teacher Training (500 HRS), Ashtanga Yoga Studio, Allison Ulan & Mark Darby