Urban Paths uses nature, movement, and meaningful connection to coach you towards a healthier mind, body, and more present you.

All coaching sessions are confidential and nonjudgmental.

 
 

COACHING

For all Walks of Life

Find the Urban Paths package that fits your pace. Choose personalized one-on-one sessions, group coaching or customized parties and gatherings. Let Laura design a custom event that will get your colleagues, clients or guests going.

EVENTS

Move mindfully

Urban Paths special events nourish the soul and work the soles. Take a Walkshop on productivity, teamwork and the badass benefits of taking to the trails every day. Join a Walking Book Club to explore inspiring reads while taking in your city’s most beautiful views.

 
View fullsize Wellness Walk Wednesday at Buffalo Bayou Park. Every walk another chance to share the path with so many amazing humans! @buffalobayou #GoWalkHouston #GoWalkYourself
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View fullsize Cheers-Art Car Parade Walk! It’s always a good time when we connect with movement, nature, AND Art Cars!! Such a fun community day with Arts District Houston and Wellness Walkers. Special thank you to HOW Water for keeping us hydrated! A Houst
View fullsize Friday morning Wellness Walk at Memorial Park! Join UP next week and in the meantime… “just keep taking the next step.” #GoWalkYourself *Link in bio @memorialparkconservancy
View fullsize Wellness Walk Wednesday at Buffalo Bayou Park. We had just started walking when we could see the sparkling rain ahead on the path. It took several seconds for the cold shower to reach us. The bright sun shining the entire time and just one little cl
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View fullsize What a gorgeous morning! Sunrise walk with a 1:1 client followed by a 9:00am group Wellness Walk. Starting at Buffalo Bayou Park and then wandering through historic Sixth Ward. Get out on this beautiful day and #GoWalkYourself @ArtsDistrictHouston
View fullsize Springtime wander at Yolanda Black Navarro Nature Park on Buffalo Bayou. Beautiful path and snacks too! #Mulberries #DewBerries #WildIris #Buttercups #GreatBlueHeron @buffalobayou
View fullsize Sometimes I paddle the path IN Buffalo Bayou! What a great event Saturday at The BBP Regatta 52nd year event. Extra special for me to spend the day with both my sons out in nature. 💚 Also a treat to see friends and Urban Path Walkers Natalie and Chr
View fullsize Wellness Walk Friday at Memorial Park. So many things to see on a wander in the woods! New art along the path carved from downed trees, spiderwebs in the sunrise, oak galls, caterpillars, wildflowers, frogs, and so much more. But the best thing to se
View fullsize Wellness Walk Wednesday at Buffalo Bayou Park. Sitting in the Bluebonnets to get all the good vibes of springtime! Their beauty is only outdone by that of the wonderful humans I get to walk with. 💙🦋 #GoWalkYourself #Bluebonnets @buffalobayou
View fullsize YES, the Arts District Art Car Paint Day was fantastic! Collaborating with @artsdistricthou to lead a Wellness Walk through historic Sixth Ward was the icing on the car! Experience the profound health benefits of: Art, Nature, Movement, Connection,
View fullsize Friday morning Wellness Walk at Memorial Park! The rain stayed away so we could play, laugh, talk, wander, connect, and get all the profound health benefits of a 3-mile walk together in nature. Just keep going ❤️

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  • Laura Conely has been leading Buffalo Bayou Partnership’s wellness walks since 2017. Her passion for all to enjoy the many new discoveries while walking the paths along Buffalo Bayou is infectious! Laura shares why being outside provides a better quality of life and we all at Buffalo Bayou Partnership are grateful to have her as part of the BBP family.

    Trudi Smith, Director of PR and Events, Buffalo Bayou Partnership

  • The power of a story has lasting implications when shared by a master storyteller. Laura literally walked her way across the big rock moments in her life while perfectly illustrating for my team how these stepping stones pave the path to fulfilling our purpose in life. Laura's conversation left us seeking out ways to continue taking the next steps in life, regardless of the big rocks that lie in our way.

    Brent Gallagher, owner, Avenu Fit

  • Laura was wonderful! She led my co-workers and I on an hour walk along Buffalo Bayou. Even though we are at levels of fitness, she made it challenging for all of us. She pointed out interesting trees and turtles and birds. I was very stressed out when we started the walk, and ten minutes in, I felt completely relaxed and renewed. Thanks for leading us on such a wonderful walk! I definitely recommend a group walking activity for team building.

    Marlene Beita, The Council On Recovery

  • Laura’s enthusiasm kept me coming back, week after week, through the cold of winter and the heat of summer. I learned about nutrition, proper fitting shoes, self-confidence, posture, stretching. I have walked over 200 miles with Urban Paths and have lost 35 pounds. I gained strength, self-confidence and have made many friends. Wednesday night walking is my time for me, and I will keep taking the next step thanks to Laura’s vision.

    Betty, walker

  • Laura’s Urban Path walks ARE magical. On Wednesday nights, she finds a way to connect personally with each member of the walking group she regularly hosts, sometimes sharing a personal story of how she discovered a certain flower or tree, or asking the group to stop and listen mindfully to the sound of a quietly chirping cicadacircada. She knows the stories of each statue and artistic sculpture along the bayou, and invites walkers to appreciate both the humanmade and natural art in the bayou as treasures.

    Anita Cook, walker

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