Laurence

What do you love about working at Modo East Van?

I love working at MYEV because it really feels like an extended family. Everyone from the teachers and staff to the volunteers and students make East Van the most welcoming and friendly place. I feel so lucky to be able to say that I genuinely enjoy my work.

What education have you completed?

A Master’s degree in urban planning, experience in the hospitality industry, and a lifelong passion for sport (particularly rugby) has felt like the perfect fit to lead me to working at MYEV. Bringing people together and building community has been a core feature of all those experiences, and is my favourite part of working here.

What Modo Pillar do you connect with the most?

Be Community – Knowing we each have the support of the people around us, I’ve seen the power that community can bring to help us heal, develop and strengthen our relationships with ourselves and others.

What do you do besides yoga?

Having a 2-year-old daughter takes up most of my time outside the studio but as a family we love spending time up in the mountains hiking, swimming, and visiting the many amazing playgrounds around the city. I also enjoy cooking, reading, boxing and watching sports…. all sport… any sport!

What’s your favourite after yoga treat?

It’s got to be a Super Marinera Burrito from Sal y Limon.