Laura Gruppo

Teacher

RYT 200

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I grew up in New York City and moved to Northern Virginia in 2019, with several stops in other states and cities in between. As a teenager, I was lucky enough to attend a unique high school where I could take yoga for physical education class, and I’ve loved practicing ever since. I found my way to Yoga Shala as a student in early 2024 and completed my Yoga Teacher Training here in 2025.

I’ve been told that I bring a sense of playfulness to everything I do, and I embrace that, because I sincerely believe that holding space for fun and creativity in your life is absolutely necessary. Yoga helps me feel so connected to my body and mind while bringing me immense joy, and I’m excited to help others feel that way too.

When I’m not doing yoga, I love spending time with my husband and kids, volunteering in my community, reading, strength training, exploring all of the amazing activities the DMV area has to offer, and engaging in all sorts of other fun and nerdy hobbies!

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