Laura Rust - Owner & Founder

Why I practice:

I practice yoga to access the clarity I need to live my most purposeful and enjoyable life. Yoga makes it possible for me to know what I want and have the tools to be able go for it while feeling good in my body and empowered in my mind. My yoga practice helps me tune into and be grateful for all the beauty in my life, and appreciate life 100x more.

What OHY means to me:

As the studio owner, it's one of my babies, and it is loved and adored just like my two children. To me, it's Steamboat's best place to find genuine connection to yourself, others, and the beautiful nature we're surrounded by.

What's something unexpected yoga has taught you?

How to embrace messiness and failure.

What was your first impression of yoga?

My first impression of yoga is that it was really fun and really hard. I'll never forget that I couldn't hold crescent lunge for even one breath the first time I tried it - I was so wobbly. The most challenging things have the greatest reward, so I'm glad I stuck with it through those initial wobbles!