Loren Hawks was born and raised in Salt Lake City, Utah. A passionate artist and performer, he attended Brigham Young University for his BFA and The Boston Conservatory Berklee College of Music for his master’s degree. He has traveled and performed professionally all over the world as a Singer/Dancer/Actor. In 2018 he decided to complete his decade long dream of becoming a Yoga Instructor and completed his first 500 Hour nine week intensive certification at the Bikram Yoga College of India with Bikram Choudhury.
Always passionate about learning something new, Loren went on to complete several more certifications in Yin/Restorative, Vinyasa/Flow Yoga Styles as well as Pilates & Barre which has better allowed him to serve his students needs. In 2020 he accepted the position of Senior Staff/Head Instructor with the Ivy Standard Yoga Institute under acclaimed World Yoga Champion Brandy Lyn, helping to facilitate and train new yoga teachers from all over the nation.
Loren believes movement is medicine and loves incorporating his extensive background in dance and alignment into his classes. One of his greatest joys is helping his students feel their absolute best. He loves helping people discover their innate talents, gifts and healing abilities through dedication and personal practice and can’t wait to meet you on the mat!