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Life and Work with Lara Rosenberg

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Today we’d like to introduce you to Lara Rosenberg.

Lara Rosenberg, C-IAYT, E-RYT, YACEP owns OM3 Yoga in Scottsdale, which focuses on working with small groups and individuals using yoga, breathing, meditation and sound healing. Lara is the Trauma Yoga Consultant at The Meadows Outpatient Center and Yoga Therapist for Invitation to Recovery. Lara began her journey of self-discovery and recovery in 1994 when she was formally introduced to the healing practices of yoga. Lara initiated her career in business development at The Meadows in 1998 and also began deepening her practice of yoga. In 2001, Lara completed her first yoga teacher training and has continued learning. In 2005, Lara embarked on her voyage of Seva (selfless service) helping in humanitarian aid efforts in Sri Lanka and India. During this time, Lara began studying yoga therapy while living in India. When Lara returned to the USA in 2007, Lara began teaching yoga in studios in the Phoenix area and working closely with individuals dealing with trauma and/or early substance use recovery. Lara has trained with many yoga masters and teachers from around the world; some of the most influential are Dave Oliver, Martin, and Jordan Kirk, Asana Andiappan, Dharma Mittra, Tao-Porchon Lynch, Uma Dinsmore Tuli, Mary Bruce, David Emerson, and Suzanne Manafort. Lara completed her Trauma-Informed Yoga training in 2014, Nutritional Therapy training in 2015, Therapeutic Drum Circle Training in 2016, Reiki Training I & II in 2017 and recently completed her Mindful Yoga Therapy training in 2019. Lara works with individuals managing addiction recovery, depression, anxiety, trauma, eating disorders, sexual issues, fibromyalgia, cancer recovery, chronic pain and more.

Has it been a smooth road?
My journey has had many different twists and turns as it still continues. Life is not always easy; there are days when you want to stay in bed, don’t feel like yourself or have anxiety about doing something new; however, I do my best to make myself show up because I have made the commitment. I have learned that the people who challenge me the most are some of my biggest teachers.  They invite me to look deeper into my own behaviors and I have realized the challenges offer internal growth opportunities. There are times when you need to say no and do self-care. The best advice I have ever received is if you practice daily self-reflection, whether it is through yoga, meditation, compassion, all is coming. Be curious, don’t take anything personally or too seriously and keep taking time to check into you.

So, as you know, we’re impressed with OM3 Yoga – tell our readers more, for example, what you’re most proud of and what sets you apart from others.
I had always heard that if you love what you do, it won’t feel like work. After many years of different manifestations of my career, I finally understand this statement. I have been able to combine all of what I have learned from my practices and studies of yoga and meditation, international humanitarian aid work, experiencing various aspects of behavioral health treatment from trauma, addiction, and depression to bring it all together today. This has allowed me to be well versed in meeting people where they are at in their lives. I am blessed to share my passion for yoga in behavioral health treatment with individuals, couples, and small groups and through corporate programs. At OM3 Yoga it is important to me to guide people where they are at each session and live within the yoga principles. I teach all types of yoga; some of the classes we offer at OM3 Yoga have a focus on therapeutic modalities such as trauma-informed yoga, yoga therapy, yoga for recovery, and body awareness yoga. OM3 Yoga also offers VibeAsana™, iRest Meditation®, and traditional yoga sessions.

Do you think there are structural or other barriers impeding the emergence of more female leaders?
I believe the modern yoga scene is ready for more female-owned businesses. Some of the biggest barriers I have encountered have been people not living up to their word and offering false promises. I know today to never get in a business partnership without a contract and never provide sweat equity for little or no income. My biggest barrier is when I feel like I have to do everything myself – something I’m working on is delegating to others. I also have a strong belief that living within the principles of yoga, things turn out exactly the way they are supposed to.

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