Yoga Therapist
Lauren Albarella
C-IAYT
Yoga Therapist
Lauren Albarella
C-IAYT
Areas of Specialty:
- Trauma Recovery
- Anxiety
- Depression
Locations:
- Telehealth
Certifications
C-IAYT
(International Association of Yoga Therapists)
About Lauren
Lauren is a certified yoga therapist with the highest-level certification, the C-IAYT designation from the International Association of Yoga Therapists. She completed her foundational
training in 2021 with Breathing Deeply Yoga Therapy and, as of December 2023, achieved her advanced 875-hour certification.
Lauren works one-on-one with clients seeking support for a range of conditions, including trauma recovery, anxiety, depression, chronic pain, and autoimmune disorders. She also teaches group classes at Kindred Flow Yoga in Wyoming. Committed to lifelong learning, Lauren considers herself a yoga student first and is passionate about
sharing its therapeutic and healing benefits. She believes yoga should be accessible to all.
Lauren is a dedicated board member and teacher for Project Yoga in Cincinnati, an organization bringing yoga and mindfulness to underserved communities. She also volunteers at the Cincinnati VA Medical Center and serves on the Environmental Stewardship Commission in Wyoming, OH. Additionally, she co-leads the Green Team at Wyoming City Schools.
Before her career in yoga therapy, Lauren spent 13 years in the financial services industry. She worked in New York City with Lexington Financial Advisors, RSM McGladrey, and KPMG, holding roles in marketing and relationship management.
Education
B.A., DePauw University, 1998
C-BDYT, Breathing Deeply Yoga Therapy, 2022
C-IAYT, Breathing Deeply Yoga Therapy, 2023
Languages
English, French
Presentations
Clinical Applications of Yoga Therapy for Trauma — NASW CE Workshop
November 2024 | CT DMHAS
Presented to mental health clinicians on the use of yoga therapy techniques for trauma.
Therapeutic Breathwork for Mental Health — NASW CE Workshop
September 2024 | The Connecticut Women’s Consortium
Presented to mental health clinicians on the use of therapeutic breathwork for mental health.
Clinical Applications of Yoga Therapy for Trauma — NASW CE Workshop
September 2023 | The Connecticut Women’s Consortium
Presented to mental health clinicians on the use of yoga therapy techniques for trauma.
Yoga Therapy for Pediatric Sports Orthopedics — Workshop
October 2023 | Yale School of Medicine Dept. of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation
Presented to orthopedic surgeons and PTs on use of yoga therapy for pediatric orthopedic rehab.
Yoga for Back Health Continuing Education Workshop
October 2021 | The Om Center
Taught yoga teachers how to account for contraindications from common back pathologies in their group yoga classes.
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Testimonials From Lauren’s Yoga Therapy Clients
– Ukari
Yoga Therapy Client
– Greg
Yoga Therapy Client
– Gina
Yoga Therapy Client
Lauren’s Recent Blog Posts
How Yoga Therapy Cultivates Spiritual Connection and Healing: Sat-Chit-Ananda Explained
Sat-Chit-Ananda is a philosophical concept that speaks to the experience of wholeness and unity. Yet in today's world, disconnection and loneliness are widespread. Sat-Chit-Ananda offers an ancient pathway to rediscovering deep connection in the modern world.
Breathing for Stress Relief: How Yoga Therapy Improves Functional Breathing & Nervous System Regulation
Learn about how functional breathing can help with stress relief and stress management.