welcome, thanks for stopping by, my name is Valerie Starr. I am obsessed with learning, growing, expanding, rituals, healing, dancing with light/shadows and yoga. I love these because they are all a part of my healing process, a big piece of my creativity, my passion, my flame, my spirit. I love experiencing the capacity in which we can move our bodies and connect with breath as a spirit ritual and move it outward into the world. 

To me, yoga is about creating space and unraveling the tangles in our body and mind, bringing clarity to the things that get out of focus, and deepening the relationship with self. Yoga is being with the crazy, complicated, playful, and joyful aspects of ourselves and loving them all the same. 

I am inspired in my teaching by growth, challenge, and curiosity. Life is continually calling on us to listen and learn the way our bodies and practices change throughout our lifetime. I use my personal practice to navigate my teaching. I certainly wouldn't be here without the  love and support of my amazing teachers Keith Borden, Jasmine Tarkeshi, KATIE SILCOX, Joy Ravelli, Jane Austin, Annie Carpenter, and my son, Everett.

 

 

Trainings and Education:

  • current: April 2024 - 2025: SoundMind Institute: psychedelic facilitation + Integration training

  • march 2022: 300hr level 2 ayurveda & tantra shakti school w/ katie silcox

  • 2022: the womban space Facilitation & Mentorship Immersion w/ Sammi Jane

  • 2021: 300hr Shakti School (Ayurveda & Tantra) w/ Katie silcox

  • 2017: Thai Yoga Module at Purusha

  • 2016: 100hr Prenatal YTT w/ Jane Austin

  • 2015: 50hr Hands on Assist at Laughing Lotus

  • 2014: 100hr Yoga Therapeutics w/ Harvey Deutsch

  • 2014: 50hr Yoga & Dharma w/Katchie Ananda

  • 2014: 50hr Courage & Grace at Laughing Lotus

  • 2014: 50hr Training w/ Annie Carpenter

  • 2014: 300hr YTT at Yoga Tree

  • 2014: 20hr Yoga & Social Justice at Laughing

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  • 2012: Yoga Therapy Teacher Training Purusha Yoga

  • 2010: 200hr YTT at Laughing Lotus 

  • 2009: 200hr YTT at Purusha Yoga School

  • 2007: Bauman College - Holistic Nutrition, NE, NC certification

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