Join us on Saturday June 7 to support Shakti’s co-owner Lauren and her husband James in their journey.

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Can’t attend and want to support? venmo @murnburn

Lauren & James’ Journey

n the summer 2013, just 36 hours after James moved to Nashville, he decided to explore the city. With no real plan in mind, he started driving and stumbled upon a yoga studio on Music Row—Shakti Power Yoga. On a whim, he parked and stepped inside, where he was greeted by a friendly dog, Clark and a welcoming woman who invited him to come back the next day for a special birthday yoga class. With his belongings still en route, James showed up the next day in a bathing suit—and that’s when he met Lauren for the first time. Within 2 months they were dating and have been together ever since. From the beginning, their relationship was built on shared values: kindness, honesty, and a deep commitment to family.

We have dreamed of starting a family since before we were married in 2019. After years of trying, including multiple rounds of IVF and other procedures. We have decided to explore embryo adoption and on the path now working with a doctor in California. We remain open and deeply grateful for any opportunity to grow our family. We are so grateful for the love and support our family, friends and community have given us through it all.

Big Thanks to Robert Hendrick for offering his incredible space at Rail Yard Studios!