Studies:
NC School of Yoga:
- 240 Hour Teacher Training – Completed April 2005
- Prenatal Teacher Training – Completed November 2006
- Advanced 500 Hour Teacher Training – Completed January 2007
- Children’s Teacher Training – Completed January 2008
Shanti Niketan Ashram:
- Nature Cure – Completed October 2016
- Yoga Therapy – Completed February 2020
Alzheimer’s Research & Prevention Foundation:
- Brain Longevity Specialist Certification – Completed May 2023
Experience:
No Worries Just Breathe (2004-current):
- Weekly Classes – Level 1-2, Gentle, Chair Yoga, Yoga Nidra, Guided Pranayama & Meditation, Yoga Philosophy, Yogic Strength
- Workshops – 2 hour Restorative, Back Care, How To Slow Down & Restore, Yoga for Caregivers, Getting to the Root of Anxiety, Strengthening the Vestibular System, Finding Your Yogic Strength, Developing a Daily Practice, Walking in Yoga, Yoga Basics, The Art of Breathing & Withdrawing the Senses, Pelvic Health, Energetic Body The Chakra System, Yamas & Niyamas Ethical Guidelines of Yoga
- Retreats – Day & Weekend
NC School of Yoga & Shanti Niketan Ashram (2004-2020):
- Weekly Classes – Level 1-2, Gentle, Restorative, Mom & Baby, Parent & Toddler, Prenatal, Children, Teens, Seniors
- Teacher Trainings Certification Courses – Gentle & Restorative, Children, Seniors, Anatomy, 250 Hour, 500 Hour
- Workshops – 2 hour Restorative, Back Care, Yoga Nidra, How To Slow Down & Restore, Yoga for Caregivers, Getting to the Root of Anxiety, Strengthening the Vestibular System, Finding Your Yogic Strength, Guided Meditation, Advanced Gentle & Restorative Yoga, Yoga Basics
- Retreats – Women’s, Children & Teens
Fitness Connection/Gold’s Gym/Pulse Athletic Club (2003-2020):
- Weekly Classes – Level 1-2 & Children’s Yoga/Level 1-2 & Children’s/Fitness Coordinator/Step Aerobics/Personal Trainer/Cycling/Bodypump
Jordan Oaks Retirement Center (2011-current):
- Weekly Classes – Chair
Preston Pointe Retirement Center (2019-current):
- Weekly Classes – Chair
- Health & Wellness Workshops
IFTA (Interactive Fitness Trainers of America 2002-2005):
- Yoga & Fitness Workshops
Public Schools (children’s yoga):
- The Raleigh School (2005-2007)
- AB Combs Elementary (2006-2009)
- Cardinal Charter (2009-2012)
Other Fitness Background:
- World Gym (2002-2003)
- Club Fit (1997-2002
Books & Music That Inspire & Help Growth Through Yoga
BOOKS:
- Holy Bible
- Bhagavad Gita
- Yoga Sutras of Patanjali
- Autobiography of a Yogi by Paramahansa Yogananda
- Radha Diary of a Woman’s Search by Swami Sivananda Radha
MUSIC:
- Om Sanctuary
- Shamanic Dream I by Anugama
- Shamanic Dream II by Anugama
- Healing by Anugama
- Floating by Anugama
no worries just breathe - yoga with leslie & friends 