Laurie Markowitz, owner/instructor/Energy & Sound Healer

E-RYT500, YACEP, Laurie loves sharing her passion for yoga with others and fostering a community of self-care, connection and empowerment. She meditates daily and is dedicated to finding time for herself to explore nature, creative outlets, and personal wellness activities. Laurie completed her 200-hr. yoga training with a focus in Ashtanga and Hatha yoga, is a certified Level 2 Reiki practitioner and is trained in iRest Yoga Nidra meditative practice and Yin Yoga. She completed her advanced 300-hr. training with Josh Summers specializing in Chinese Medicine, Yin Yoga and Yin Meditation. In 2024, Laurie trained with Meditate: School of Mindfulness & Sound to receive certifications as a Level 1 Practitioner of Sound Therapy and Level 2 Practitioner of Vibrational Therapy.

Laurie created The Balancing Owl, LLC in 2013 to help others find life balance by offering retreats, workshops, and classes. She opened Balancing Owl Yoga & Wellness Community in Dublin, Ohio in 2016, providing space for others to connect to themselves and others in a non-competitive, safe and judgement-free community.

Laurie offers Gentle Yoga on Tuesday mornings & Yin.Stretch.Sound weekly on Thursday evenings. She also offers workshops monthly including Sound baths, Yoga Basics and more. Laurie offers Energy Sound Healing Private Sessions ongoing. To learn more, click here.

More About Laurie

Q.- How did you first come to find yoga? Many years ago while on a vacation in Grande Cayman, I took a beach yoga class at a resort. I felt so inspired at a time in my life where I was seeking passion and peace. When I came home, I took a beginner class and the rest was history.

Q.- What are some key ways it has supported you in your life? Since I found yoga, it has been the grounding practice I’ve needed to find balance in my life. It helps me balance the external activity with an internal connection. Each time I practice, I am reminded of my center. My oneness. And I feel rejuvenated.

Q. What do you like most about teaching? Everything. I love the community. I love learning from my students. I love being creative with the classes. I love how I feel after.

Q- Is there anything else you'd like to share about yourself? I live in Dublin with my husband, Mike. We have 4 kids between us, all in college. I love nature, especially trees and water. Most days you’ll find me outside in my hammock with my rescue dog, Thomas Earl (named after Tom Petty). I love my pets and also have an orange tabby cat named Sunshine and a guinea pig named Tuxedo. I am also a huge lover of music of all kinds, especially live and outdoors. I love to read and spend time with my family.

Q- If you could learn anything new what would it be? I’d love to learn more about different types of drums and participate in drumming circles.

Q- Name something on your bucket list. To continue to strive for joy each and every day. What do I need to do to feel grateful today and bring joy to my life. I only have one so I want to enjoy every minute!