"I knew going into this program that I had made the right choice. It solidified my love for yoga and attributed to my confidence in teaching. Thank you!"

– Kristi Gunnarshaug,
Massage Therapist
and Yoga Teacher


"I particularly appreciated the vast knowledge and experience that Lara brought to the training."

– Nan Monochi,
Therapist and Yoga Teacher 


"Thank you Lara for sharing your wonderful skills as a teacher, your patience and most of all your spirit. Thanks for a great experience. I hope to always have a piece of you in my life."  

– Darlene Yedowitz,
Stylist, Yoga Teacher


"I really admire Lara. She made the practice and training really fun."  

– Missy Gregson,
Realtor

 

Press

Lara Azzarito Ward, the founder and director of Lotus Gardens Yoga School, has been quoted in the press and has written many articles about yoga and its benefits. Click on the links to see samples below.
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Community Spotlight

Natural Awakenings Magazine
New Haven/Middlesex County issue, March '10

"A non-traditional yoga studio, Lotus Gardens’ office is in Sherman, but programs are held at yoga studios, corporations, hospitals, schools, and private clients’ throughout Connecticut and New York. Their signature certification program is the 200-hour teacher training...."

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Yoga For The Warrior

Natural Awakenings Magazine
Fairfield County Issue, August '09

"For most people, a day doesn’t go by without one worry or another creeping into the mind and distracting productive thoughts and actions. ... A natural solution for those who wish to quiet the mind and nervous system has been shared for centuries by yogis..."

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The Benefit Package Called Coorporate Yoga

Natural Awakenings Magazine
Fairfield County Issue, February '09
Hartford County Issue, April '09

"Workplace stress is the number one reason for employee absence, and in today’s uncertain economy, job security worries are on the rise. Many corporations began understanding yoga’s positive effects in the workplace in the early 1990s..."

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Kiss This Job

Natural Awakenings Magazine
New Haven County, March '09

"Whether a layoff is in the future or the reality of finding newemployment looms, in today’s uncertain economy many are taking a moment to review career options. This can be a good time to redefine a dream job. For some, sharing wellness has become a golden opportunity, enabling them to find work that is meaningful, encouraging personal growth while also being of service to others. In times like these, many find yoga teaching a fulfilling career choice."

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The Benefits of Yoga for Teens

Today’s Teen Magazine
April 2009

"Today's teens are faced with more pressures than ever before. School, jobs, preparing for college and body image issues are just a few of a teenager's daily events that can cause undue stress or anxiety..."

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