invested in shifting wellness culture - where movement meets cariño and community meets corazón.
Our Story
We help people move through big life transitions, like grief, injury and caregiving for elders; by providing a safe space for people to heal, grow, inspire purpose and rebuild thriving communities, from the inside out.
AS SEEN IN
Core Values
Nature
strengthening our connection to the earth, land, environment, and seasons.
COMMUNITY
bringing people together to connect, engage, and co-create.
Mindfulness
building our coping skills and managing stress with tools to improve our state of mind.
FITNESS
moving our bodies to build strength, endurance, balance, and flexibility; to maximize performance and carry out daily tasks without fatigue.
CONNECTION
cultivating harmonious, supportive and intentional relationships with ourselves, our circles, and all relations (people, nature, animals)
What We Do
In Studio and Virtual Classes
Move through life’s big transitions with classes designed to challenge you physically and strengthen your mental and emotional endurance.
Teacher Trainings
Get certified to teach yoga and reconnect with purpose.
School Programs
Mindfulness, coping skills, SEL, and leadership development for grades TK-6th.
Special Events
From outdoor adventures to indoor self care, we have something special for everyone to enjoy.
In Studio and Virtual Classes
A unique fitness experience to strengthen your body, mind, and corazón
As Nike trainers, leader in wellness and movement enthusiasts, the pair brings over 30 years of experience in holistic fitness, community building, and social entrepreneurship. With a strong commitment to sustainability, work-life balance, and community connection, Lauren and Leah founded People’s Yoga to bring accessible wellness practices to overlooked and under-resourced communities of color. Together we’ll create an inspired space where movement and community engagement meets corazón.
The dynamic duo, Lauren and Leah, are driven by a passion for inspiring creativity, movement, and innovation. As former athletes turned entrepreneurs, they bring a unique blend of skills and education to ignite local entrepreneurship and social change. Their journey from being busy moms to influential business leaders has endowed them with invaluable insights into the importance of practical fitness routines, healthy habits, and robust community support.
Our Team
As movement, mindfulness and nature enthusiasts, our instructors draw from their everyday life experiences, personal practice and education to lead classes that invoke connection, joy, strength and rest.
San Gabriel Valley - Monterey Park, Alhambra, Montebello
Top 3 go-to rituals to return to strong:
Journaling my daily gratitudes, meal prepping protein rich breakfasts (like overnight oats with vegan chocolate protein powder, chia seeds, hemp seeds, and pepitas), core strengthening every night after putting baby boy to sleep
Favorite outdoor activity:
Gardening - love getting my hands dirty and really brings me into the present. Hiking along bodies of water is a close second!
Top 3 songs on repeat:
II Most Wanted (Beyonce feat. Miley Cyrus), Descansa (Tia Leah - what can I say, my baby listens to it before all his naps!), Colors (Black Pumas and I like the version feat Hypnotic Brass Ensemble)
Certifications:
Other work:
a High school science teacher - Environmental Science and Biology
