Hi friends, I’m Laura Burns (she/her)!

I’m a Body Liberation Guide, Yoga teacher, Fat Liberationist, and all around lover of fat folks.

My journey to fat liberation has been long and challenging! It's taken me a lifetime to get where I am now, to this place of honoring and respecting the body I have today.

Here are some quick facts to help you get to know me:

I’m Asian with mixed heritage. My mom’s family is Japanese and my dad’s family is Scottish.

I’m a Spoonie! I have several chronic illnesses that shape my world, PCOS, IBS, and T2 Diabetes.
I have a history of Binge Eating Disorder, Orthorexia, and Compulsive Exercise.
I believe in a weight-neutral anti-diet lifestyle to be my happiest self. I also believe in body autonomy, which means we all get to do what’s right for us and it’s not other people’s business. I don’t hate people who choose to diet or seek intentional weight loss, but I learned over a lifetime that it’s not right for me!
I do not believe there is one definition of ‘health’ that we should all be striving for. I also don’t believe that it’s everyone’s obligation to strive for any definition of health. Again, body autonomy means we don’t get to say what other people should do with their bodies.

“Laura is a wonderful teacher who is sensitive to the needs of her students. She actively encourages students to listen to their bodies and offers ways to modify poses so that regardless of ability or experience a student is able to get the most benefit from each pose. ”

— Lisa S.

“Laura Burns is a wonderful yoga instructor. Being new to yoga I had my reservations about my capabilities to practice this. She not only made me feel comfortable, but helped me appreciate my body for what it is now. This is far beyond learning the stretching and core poses, as it has offered me a new perception of body, mind, and soul.”

— Jeannine W.

I created Radical Body Love Yoga to help folks learn about embodiment, honoring themselves, and living a full life. I spent years figuring out how to genuinely respect and honor myself while creating a strong self-care practice that could see me through the ups and downs of life.

Boundaries, embodiment, exploration, and community have been incredibly important for me, and I an so honored to help others find them as well.

Do you crave a more kind relationship with your body? Do you wish you felt more present in life and could hold self-care as a priority? Let’s dive into the world of self-care and body-liberation!

Let's do this together.

It doesn't matter what happened in the past or what may happen in the future - let's do what we can to create the life we dream of. What would your childhood self be proud of? What would amaze them? How can you shape your world to make the most of your time here on earth?

My personal mission is to help people be more present in their bodies, more loving toward themselves, and to move forward toward advocating for themselves and living the life they deserve.

I'm proud to be a Yoga Alliance 200 hour Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher, or E-RYT 200, certified provider of Yoga Alliance Continuing Education hours, trained and certified by Curvy Yoga, a Certified Accessible Yoga Instructor, a Certified Punk Rock Hoops Instructor, a Community Partner with the Yoga and Body Image Coalition, the creator of the HoopAsana and Radical Body Love Yoga philosophies and practices, and a member of the SELF Magazine Future of Fitness Advisory Board.

I love this important work I do, and look forward to collaborating with diverse groups of people to help bring body-liberation and embodiment to people all around the world.

Hi friends, I’m Laura Burns (she/her)!

I’m a Body Liberation Guide, Yoga teacher, Fat Liberationist, and all around lover of fat folks.

My journey to fat liberation has been long and challenging! It's taken me a lifetime to get where I am now, to this place of honoring and respecting the body I have today.

Here are some quick facts to help you get to know me:

I’m Asian with mixed heritage. My mom’s family is Japanese and my dad’s family is Scottish.

I’m a Spoonie! I have several chronic illnesses that shape my world, PCOS, IBS, and T2 Diabetes.

I have a history of Binge Eating Disorder, Orthorexia, and Compulsive Exercise.

I do not believe there is one definition of ‘health’ that we should all be striving for. I also don’t believe that it’s everyone’s obligation to strive for any definition of health. Again, body autonomy means we don’t get to say what other people should do with their bodies.

I created Radical Body Love Yoga to help folks learn about embodiment, honoring themselves, and living a full life. I spent years figuring out how to genuinely respect and honor myself while creating a strong self-care practice that could see me through the ups and downs of life.

Boundaries, embodiment, exploration, and community have been incredibly important for me, and I an so honored to help others find them as well.

Do you crave a more kind relationship with your body? Do you wish you felt more present in life and could hold self-care as a priority? Let’s dive into the world of self-care and body-liberation!

Let's do this together.

It doesn't matter what happened in the past or what may happen in the future - let's do what we can to create the life we dream of. What would your childhood self be proud of? What would amaze them? How can you shape your world to make the most of your time here on earth?

My personal mission is to help people be more present in their bodies, more loving toward themselves, and to move forward toward advocating for themselves and living the life they deserve.

I love this important work I do, and look forward to collaborating with diverse groups of people to help bring body-liberation and embodiment to people all around the world.