EPISODE SUMMARY

In this heartfelt anniversary episode of Deepen Your Yoga Practice, Lauren Leduc reflects on the 10-year journey of True Love Yoga. From humble beginnings with donation-based pop-up classes to establishing a vibrant studio and training community, Lauren shares the story behind the studio’s evolution, the challenges overcome, and the values that have remained steady through it all—accessibility, inclusivity, and deep reverence for yoga. She also announces the launch of the 300-hour Advanced Yoga Teacher Training program and invites listeners to celebrate and share their memories.

TAKEAWAYS

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  True Love Yoga began with pop-up donation-based classes at the Nelson-Atkins Museum.

  
  


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  The studio was built using donated and upcycled materials with strong community involvement.

  
  


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  The name transitioned from Karma Tribe Yoga to True Love Yoga to honor cultural sensitivity.

  
  


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  COVID reshaped how TLY operates, introducing hybrid offerings and online teacher training.

  
  


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  The first 200-hour YTT launched in 2018; now, the 300-hour YTT launches in 2025.

  
  


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  The community is the heart of TLY, growing more rooted and mature with time.

  
  


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  The studio remains committed to accessibility, inclusivity, and reverence for yoga’s roots.

  
  


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  Lauren expresses deep gratitude to students, teachers, family, and long-time supporters