Laurie Bower
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Classical Yoga instruction
Swami Sivananda's teachings can be summed up in five words: "Serve, love, give, purify, meditate, realize." This form of yoga provides numerous health benefits and a strong base for a spiritual practice.
There is a great deal of deep relaxation involved, which not only feels great, but helps our bodies heal and integrate the newly acquired strength and flexibility.
This form of yoga is accessible to people of all ages and stages of mobility! If you can breathe, you can practice Classical Yoga!
For information on upcoming classes and/or private instruction online, contact me via the "Contact" button on this site.
Om shanti! (peace)
Laurie is a certified yoga instructor, with training in Classical (Sivananda) Yoga from the International Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Center, a student and practitioner of yoga since 1998.
Audiobooks
Essentials of Yoga Practice and Philosophy
In this stressful world, Yoga transcends religious differences and helps millions of people worldwide to reconnect with their inner life, to find peace of mind in a world of conflict and distractions, and to recognize their inner joy, power and health. Encompassing more than just physical postures, Yoga is a spiritual science, a way of life which grants peace, balance, and freedom from suffering. This book contains the essential Yoga practice for body, mind and spirit, summarizing Classical Yoga for a modern audience, brief yet complete in scope. Seeing the larger picture of Yoga and examining its different paths, you can find the practice that suits your temperament and condition, helping you to build a lasting personal practice. Swami Sivananda, renowned sage and yogi of Rishikesh, Himalayas, foresaw the need for Yoga in the modern world and sent hisdisciple Swami Vishnudevananda to the West in 1957. Swami Vishnudevananda took the core of yogic teachings and broke it down for the Western mind, eventually creating the International Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centres to educate and train yogis in both the East and West. He is author of the classics, The Complete Illustrated Book of Yoga (1960) and Meditation and Mantras (1978).This book gives a rich and accessible grounding in the ancient, classical teachings of Yoga—the breadth of theory and practice to give holistic support for body, mind and soul. With color photos and glossary. "A concise guide to Yoga in all of its aspects, healing, mantra, pranayama, asana and meditation as taught by one of the most important Yoga lineages of the modern world, Essentials of Yoga Practice and Philosophy is a helpful resource that all serious Yoga students should keep close by for regular study.” — David Frawley, author, Yoga and Ayurveda
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Overturned Bucket
Memoir written by Rose Spader and narrated by Laurie Bower. Chronicles the lives of several generations of women and the culture of Northern New Mexico.
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How My Brain Works
Written by a neuropsychologist, this book provides and overview of neuropsychological evaluation, and various ways to promote healthy brain function. An International Independent Book Seller Silver Medal Award 2021
Illustrated Fractured Fables
Written by Ralph M. Flores, illustrated by family and friends, and published posthumously, these thirteen fables are fractured in that some are take-offs on Aesop's Fables and Navajo coyote tales, but all show topical twists unique to Ralph's wry, indulgent humor. The moral at the end of each fable, if we didn't realize sooner, alerts us the animal characters are stand-ins for human fools. Not a children's book, but kids along with adults will take away from it what they see in the mirror that Ralph is holding up.
Strawberry Roan: Growing Up in the Shadow of Hermit's Peak
A triumphant and dramatic life story, laced with lovely descriptions of ranch life and the backwoods beauty of northern New Mexico
Spiritual Hindu Tales to Calm Your Mind
A delightful collection of short stories Written by Alberto Parra Narrated by Laurie Bower
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Shine: When Chasing Sacred Spaces Goes Dark
A treasure map to finding your unique best self outside the margins of what everyone says you should be, this quick-read assist helps you create a doable daily ritual that fits perfectly with your unique yourself. Conceived and born during The Covid Season of 2020, SHINE helps you find your balance and keep it. The soothing lyrical style meets you where you are and encourages you to find your bliss no matter what is happening around you. While SHINE does not shy away from hard topics like suicide and mental illness, this book “bubbles with joy” and “flows like a face-to-face conversation with a best friend over a cup of tea.” After reading it, you just feel shinier, want to send a copy to all your friends, and have a solid blueprint to go help the world shine brighter because of it.
Eli Cutter: Winter
Murder Mystery set in the Taos/ Santa Fe area Written by Craig Dirgo, former co-writer with Clive Cussler Narrated by Laurie Bower
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Doing Nothing: Poems Before the Pandemic
by Ralph M. Flores. Posthumous poems written and collected over a lifetime by the author of The Horse in the Kitchen, El caballo en la cocina, Tales from La Perla, and The Illustrated Fractured Fables. Ella Brown's drawings depict landscapes associated with the poems.
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Fit for Joy
Memoir and motivational health and fitness book Written by Valeria Teles Narrated by Laurie Bower
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Nuggets of Wisdom
Inspirational memoir/self help Written by Christine Chin-Sim, Ph.D Narrated by Laurie Bower
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Breaking the Silence
Nancy King, determined to learn the truth of her childhood and the heartbreaking effects it has had on her adult life, uncovers the secrets. Sees through the lies. Breaks the silence.
Learn MoreTestimonials and Biography
“I feel so fortunate to have had Laurie Bower read and record my memoir. Laurie’s professional work is quite stunning, and it was a joy to work with her.”
- Leona Stucky, author, The Fog of Faith: Surviving My Impotent God
“It was a pleasure working with Laurie on the production of my audible book. She was reliable, extremely professional and was very concerned that she was providing the best quality of work for me. There was a glitch on some of the uploads she submitted for my approval and she immediately got online with customer service to have the matter resolved.
Laurie responded quickly to my questions and concerns and was always pleasant and professional in our conversations and email transactions. I highly recommend her for any projects you want completed by someone with high moral values, quality workmanship, and professionalism.”
- Christine Chin-Sim, author, Nuggets of Wisdom for Reaching Your Highest Potential Leverage4Change Coaching and Consulting
“I, Craig Dirgo, hereby and forthwith declare that Laurie Bower is, in fact, the finest narrator of audio books on planet earth and the surrounding galaxies.”
- Craig Dirgo, author Eli Cutter: Winter and numerous other books including The Sea Hunters, Golden Buddha and others as co-author with Clive Cussler
BIOGRAPHY
Laurie Bower's talent and passion for all things voice-related comes from years working as a professional voiceover specialist, narrator, actress, singer, radio ad and musical image producer and DJ. Her numerous character voices and vocal styles come from a lifetime of observing and listening to the many characters she has seen and met, along with training and performance in theatre and film. She has performed professionally as an actress, storyteller, singer, musician and poet.
Laurie was born in Atlanta, but moved up to Connecticut at age two, "before I learned how to talk right!". Eventually, she moved to the mountains of Colorado, then later down to the "Land of Enchantment", where she currently resides in her "tiny" homestead.
Poetry and Short Stories
This poem was inspired by an evening walk behind my home in the fall of 2016
Read MoreA short, humorous story about one of my favorite comedians; Philo Rockwell King III.
A "rap" bout our current state of affairs
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Yoga "Babe"
Eat, Play, Write! Wilderness Writing Retreat with New Mexico Poet Laureate, Lauren Camp
Spend a week with New Mexico Poet Laureate, Lauren Camp and instructor Laurie Bower at the historic NBar Ranch in the beautiful Gila National Forest and Gila Wilderness! Writing workshops, fun improv games, mindfulness, delicious food, equine encounters and plenty of free time for relaxing, hiking or writing in this beautiful, remote setting. Unplug from the stresses of the modern world at this vintage off-grid and unique ranch, where historic figures like Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, Geronimo and Aldo Leopold come to life.Read More
- Date: 06/15/2025 02:00 PM - 06/21/2025 09:00 AM
- Location: 34 N Bar Rd, Reserve, NM 87830, USA (Map)
- More Info: Thirty miles south of Reserve, NM
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Past Events
| Title | Date | Day | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical Yoga | 11 Oct 2021 | Monday | Online Event |
| Summer Camp Writing and Improv Adventure | 09 Sep 2020 | Wednesday | Online Event |