Brent Laffoon is a pioneer of post-lineage yoga. Since 2010 he has been leading retreats, workshops and trainings that combine traditional practices and philosophy with modern science, helping people all over the world understand how to use the tools and teachings of yoga to heal, grow and create meaningful positive change in their lives. As a featured teacher on Inner Dimension TV, BODi and Yogis Anonymous, he considers himself fortunate to be able to share his love of yoga with a dedicated community of practitioners around the globe.
After graduating from Dartmouth College in 1998, Brent taught English in the Peace Corps, then went on to work as a radio ad salesman and a screenwriter before finding his calling—unexpectedly at age 35—as a yogi. Drawing on his diverse background, he takes great joy in creating practices that have proven beneficial for people from all walks of life—from athletes, artists and business professionals to prison inmates and spiritual seekers alike.
In 2020, Brent founded The Association of Yoga Professionals, a 501(c)(6) non-profit that serves as the world’s first and only certifying body for teachers of Hatha yoga, and which seeks to connect students of yoga with the teachers who are best qualified to serve their needs.
Brent completed his 300 hour training at Radiantly Alive, the world-renowned yoga school in Bali, where he studied Ashtanga, Iyengar, Vinyasa Flow and Bhakti yoga. He is eternally grateful to his teachers there and beyond who have lit his path and shared with him the many wonders, joys and benefits of the gift that is yoga.
When he’s not practicing or teaching his regular classes in Los Angeles, Brent can be found surfing, riding motorcycles, exploring nature, spending time with his family and friends or polishing his first book, which he looks forward to sharing with you soon!
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What People Are Saying
“As an educator I think pretty constantly about pedagogy and I appreciate how closely Brent observes his students’ practice. It’s been one of the hardest parts of online learning for my teacher colleagues and me. When I think about this time and my own rebalancing into self care, Brent’s classes have helped reverse the effects of burnout. Thank you! I feel strong and peaceful.”
“Brent is an amazing teacher! He’s friendly and playful, but also serious and demanding. He brings both physical and mental challenges, but makes it all fun. He really knows how to connect with a class and it’s clear how much he cares. His insight on life is deep and on point. My favorite teacher by far.”
“Brent’s instructions are thorough enough that I never have to look at my screen to see what he’s doing, and I’ve been able to correct poses I was previously doing incorrectly due to the detail of his instructions. Now I just want to do classes with him and no one else!”
“If there were daytime Emmy awards for yoga, I think “Power Inversion Flow” on Yogis Anonymous would be the winner. Complete package, great plot, lots of boat pose!”
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More About Brent
A short inspirational video
An interview with CanvasRebel
An Interview with Bold Journey
An article from Voyage LA
A podcast with Brent on “The Zen Desk”
A podcast with Brent on “Move Consciousness”
A blog post from a friend and fellow yogi
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