About Us
Soul Space was started in 2019 as a yoga studio and has evolved to become a collaborative space and soulful community of people who are committed to practices that promote physical, mental and emotional health and wellbeing, and who are keen to journey deeper into understanding themselves, to build connections with like-minded souls, and to live a life that is full of meaning, purpose and joy.
We offer a range of classes including yoga, meditation, TRE®, mobility and circles; as well as different events and workshops, all of which are intended to provide you with the tools to live more consciously and with more joy, as well as to meet others on the same journey.
My Story
I’m Lauren, convenor of Soul Space — a collaborative community rooted in connection, growth, and unconditional love. My passion lies in walking alongside people as they discover their inner authority and purpose, guided by practices that nurture both spirit and body.
I carry many strings to my bow. On one side, my rational and analytical nature has led me to direct a research centre at the University of Johannesburg, where I focus on social development issues — work I continue to love deeply. On the other, I have always felt a spiritual calling. Since my teenage years, I’ve served as a guide and leader: at 18, I became a local preacher in the Methodist Church, leading youth groups, teaching confirmation, and facilitating children’s classes. I even once considered full‑time ordained ministry! But I’m grateful my path unfolded differently, allowing me to explore diverse practices that have enriched my spirituality and deepened my mind‑body connection.
Yoga has been central to this journey. It taught me to love and enjoy my body, to see it as a temple, and opened new pathways of spiritual practice. Menstruality has further grounded me, helping me embrace my cyclical nature and the wisdom it brings. These practices, alongside others, have shaped how I support people in discovering their own spirituality — whether through yoga, conscious cycling support, full moon sharing circles, or red tents. I also curate rituals and ceremonies that honour life’s passages: menarche, matrescence, menopause, births, deaths, marriages, and moments of personal transformation.
My commitment to sharing these practices led me to complete my 200‑hour yoga teacher training with Stamena Dimitrova in 2014, establish Soul Space as a yoga studio in 2019, and later train as a Red Tent Facilitator and feminine, cyclical business coach with SHE Academy in 2021. Most recently, I became a certified Menstruality Leader through the Red School in 2026.
Today, I am excited to continue curating, leading, and building Soul Space — a community dedicated to physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing, and to the profound journey of spiritual growth.
