Understanding Yoga Workshop

A Journey to the True Heart of Yoga

With Laura Armenta

Unlock the Real Wisdom of Yoga—Beyond the Trend, Beyond the Mat

Forget the fads, forget the noise—definitely forget the cats—step into the real story of yoga.

The Understanding Yoga Workshop at Armentality Movement Arts Center is an illuminating introduction for the truly curious. Whether you’re stepping onto the mat for the first time, seeking to dissolve confusion about what yoga really is, or hoping to deepen your appreciation for yoga’s living wisdom, you’re in the right place.

This workshop isn’t about complicated poses, expensive props, or chasing the latest fitness trend. Instead, you’ll discover yoga’s roots as an ancient system of healing, discipline, and self-mastery—designed to awaken your deepest awareness and empower your daily life.

Who Is This For?

• Complete Beginners with curiosity (and maybe a few doubts)

• Early Practitioners who sense there’s more to yoga than Instagram suggests

• Yogis looking to reaffirm their knowledge and practice with true tradition

• Adults age 21–60, especially professionals, entrepreneurs, and empty nesters, ready for meaningful self-care and self-discovery

What You’ll Experience

• Yoga’s Origin Story:
  Travel to yoga’s true birthplace. Key historical figures and the Tirumalai Krishnamacharya tradition that shaped modern practice.

• Philosophy, Not Just Poses:
  Dive into the Eight Limbs of Yoga, the wisdom of the Sutras, and essential Sanskrit concepts—demystified, not oversimplified.

• Yoga as a Way of Life:
  Understand why yoga is not just exercise. Learn how this powerful discipline supports healing, awareness, and empowerment—on and off the mat.

• The Dance Within:
  Experience yoga as moving meditation, guided by a choreographer who honors the body as a wise, expressive instrument.

• Hands-On Practice & Reflection:
  Enjoy a mix of group movement, embodied exercises, and space for self-reflection. Expect lively Q&A and a welcoming, no-pressure environment.

Your “Aha!” Moment

Yoga, at its core, is about presence.
No gadgets. No gimmicks. Just you, your breath, and the power of ancient wisdom guiding you to a deeper, truer version of yourself.

Workshop Format

• Length: Flexible—typically 2 hours (can be extended to a full day by request)

• Format: In-person at Armentality Movement Arts Center (Grand Rapids), at your site, or online if needed

• Experience: Interactive blend of guided learning, hands-on practice, and group dialogue

• Open to: Everyone 21 and older

Ready to Understand Yoga—For Real?

You can reserve your spot in the next workshop at Armentality Movement Arts Center, or book a session for your workplace, organization, or group.

About Your Facilitator

Laura Armenta has been a devoted yogini since 1991, drawing wisdom from the Tirumala Krishnamacharya lineage and world-class mentors including Ganga White, Dharma Mittra, and Gurmukh Khalsa. Her credentials include certifications from the White Lotus Foundation and the SomaVeda Center (formerly the LUMA Center), as well as decades of experience as an interdisciplinary artist, somatic specialist, and multicultural leader. Read Laura’s full bio here.

What Others Say

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Step into the world’s oldest path to inner freedom.
Join us for Understanding Yoga.

Want more info or ready to book?

Get in touch, and schedule a discovery call with Laura Armenta.