Nicole Landrus
Nicole Landrus has been teaching Forrest Yoga (FY) for over 11 years. Her yoga journey began when she stumbled out of a restaurant into a yoga studio in Denver. She fell in love with the FY style because it gifted her the sensation of feeling into her body in a way she never knew was possible. This gave her the tools and space to begin her yoga journey and heal from trauma and addiction. She took FY Foundation Teacher Training in Santa Monica in 2011 and continued with FY Advanced Teacher Training in 2013. Other trainings include Street Yoga Teacher Training (for high risk youth and families), Radiant Beginnings (kids yoga), Hatha Yoga, and ongoing continuing education with Cheryl Deer.
Nicole invites all levels of yogis into her classes. FY classes are designed for everyone, and accessible to all bodies and all backgrounds. Each class is created to help students connect to their breath and feel into their bodies on a deeper level. Deepening breath awareness helps bring students closer to their authentic selves and spirit. Nicole brings a fun, light hearted energy to her classes. She emphasizes proper alignment to protect the body and loves giving hands on assists to help move energy, heal injuries and trauma, and increase the quality of breath.
FY is a slow paced vinyasa practice in a heated room featuring pranayama, core work, and more time in poses. You will increase your strength and stamina, learn to release tension and stress in the body, and deepen your breath, while connecting to body and spirit. The goal of FY is to create a sense of freedom, a deeper connection to spirit, and the courage to be authentic.
Each time you show up on your mat, you will connect with your body and feel strong, calm, and centered. In class, you learn to honor your edges and develop effective tools to deal with fear and struggle, while also having time to experiment and be creative on your mat. Through inversions and other playful poses, you face challenges and learn to navigate the breath in a supportive and strengthening way.
When Nicole is not teaching, she is a mom, a spiritual practitioner, and an outdoor adventurist. She also loves supporting her yoga community and making delicious food. Over her 11 years as a yoga teacher, she has used yoga to work through addictions and family struggles. The yoga mat continuously saves her and always helps her land back on her feet—even when she was upside down or a bit sideways! The magic of yoga and the breath is available to everyone. Nicole hopes to see you soon on your mat!