Laura Stemmler Obringer
Laura is a Experienced 500 hour Registered Yoga Teacher who knows what it takes to maintain a strong and balanced lifestyle. She has sustained her yoga practice, strength training, nutrition, and sports routines while working full-time as an English teacher and raising a family. She believes that she is a better human being because of her commitment to strength and wellness, and builds strong relationships with her students so that they can do the same.
She has trained with multiple leaders in the yoga industry specializing in vinyasa, yin, meditation, ashtanga, and yoga for athletes. She has been teaching yoga since 2017, and practicing yoga for more than 20 years. See below for a full list of her credentials.
In addition to her weekly studio classes, Laura teaches specialty yoga classes and has everything clients need to make your corporate, athletic, or workshop event a success. Friends can practice together weekly to “Create a Class” choosing their day and time online. Navigate to the yoga page for some options when working with her. Laura also offers private online coaching for nutrition, strength, and mobility as well as a mentorship and continuing education for yoga instructors.
Laura has been teaching Yoga for Climbers classes at her local climbing gym since 2019, and she is the primary yoga instructor for GunksFest in the Shawangunk mountains. She welcomes the opportunity to connect with your local gym or climbing event.
Laura has a strong background knowledge in sports after working in sports television for ten years as an associate director and studio director at ESPN. She covered the NFL and college football extensively, and understands team dynamics, injuries, and training regimens of professional athletes. She has raised two children who played hockey and baseball competitively, and in her free time she enjoys rock climbing, ice climbing, running (marathon finisher), hiking, and paddling.
She actively advocates for health, education, conservation, and the arts, and maintains a strength and yoga program that aligns with her other belief systems of non-harming, minimalism, and leave-no-trace ethics.
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Credentials
200 Registered Yoga Teacher – Gina Norman (trained w/Beryl Bender Birch) Kaia Yoga 2017
500 Registered Yoga Teacher – Gina Norman (trained w/Beryl Bender Birch) Kaia Yoga 2022
Continuing Education Provider qualified with Yoga Alliance 2025
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Trainings Completed
Yoga for Athletes - Tiffany Cruikshank w/Yoga Medicine
Ashtanga Primary Series (online course) - David and Jalena (authorized S. Jois)
Ashtanga summer practice - Stan Woodman (authorized P. Jois)
Myofascial Release - Kat Suda
Yin Yoga – Megan Moss Freeman (trained w/Paul Grilley)
Meditation Level 1 – David Nichtern
Restorative Yoga with Minimal Props – Jillian Pransky
Kriya Yoga – Alan & Sarah Finger
Thai Yoga Massage – Shai Plonski
AMGA Climbing Wall Instructor - Chuck Boyd
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Conservation and Advocacy Memberships
Access Fund
Adirondack Mountain Club
American Alpine Club
Audubon Society
Mohonk Preserve
Ragged Mountain
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What People Are Saying
“You provide a service to people with every class you teach that is so much more than just the asanas and the workout – it’s been the one thing I could rely on to make me feel better through this entire pandemic.”
– Rachel P.
Vinyasa Flow
“I’m so glad I discovered yoga with Laura. It compliments my climbing perfectly and has improved my mobility and core strength. Classes are well-paced and challenging for all levels. She’s a supportive and encouraging teacher, I highly recommend giving her a try.”
— Scott H.
Yoga for Climbers
“I was always afraid to go to a yoga class because I’m not a naturally a very ‘bendy’ person. Learning under Laura’s tutelage has made me so much more comfortable trying new things. Now it’s the one thing that happens during my week that actually relieves stress…The physical benefits are amazing as well, just the added strength and flexibility motivate me to keep trying and do more.”
— Lisa M.
Vinyasa Slow Flow
“For a year or more I was afraid to move. I felt like my body was locked. I think getting shots in my SI joints allowed me the freedom to move around…but didn’t fix the tightness or fear of moving…that is where yoga came in and it feels amazing. I feel more confident and stronger each time we have a session. Now, I can bend over freely which has helped me with my everyday life. My improvement in the last month or two has literally been life changing. I feel so happy.”
-Kim H.
Yoga for Therapeutic Benefits
“Tonight was one of those nights where I feel awful and I wanted to not show up but came anyway because I know that I always feel so good after class. Thank you, truly.”
— Gina S.
Yoga for Climbers
“As a novice yoga participant, Laura was very patient with me while also pushing me to become stronger and more confident in my abilities. I feel great after my sessions with Laura, and have developed a love for yoga that she helped foster. I highly recommend Laura for any level yoga instruction.”
-Linda
Yoga for Trauma
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