ClassesWhen you come to Leslie’s yoga class, unless a certain style was announced in advance, it’s likely to be a varied mix tailored to students’ needs. Don’t expect every class to be alike. Sometimes props such as the wall, exercise balls, straps, blocks or scarves may be used. The class may meet indoors or out. It could include yoga flow, yin or yang-style yoga with poses held for a time to build stamina or release tension, yoga nidra (restorative yogic sleep), chanting, laughter, seated silent meditation or other types of practice.
Leslie has experienced the joy of yoga since 1991. She studied her first three years with Bonnie Arndt of the Well Being. As a youth in McLean VA she’d practiced ballet and gymnastics, so she loved the familiar feel of seeking within for grace, balance, strength & flexibility. Leslie completed a wide-spectrum yoga teacher training with Will Brashear of Cincinnati Yoga School in 2008 and is RYT-200 certified with Yoga Alliance. In 2011 she trained an additional 200+ hours with Glenn Brown to teach Lionflow Yoga. See lionflow.com and FYS’s Lionflow Yoga page to learn more about Glenn’s school and the practice of Lionflow Yoga.
Leslie earned her B.S. Ed. from George Mason University in 1989 and taught for several years in VA and KY public schools. Currently she does full-time administrative work with KY State Government. She loves to teach and learn more about a wide variety of yoga styles in her free time.
Leslie relies on her daily yoga practice to keep her spine and joints moving smoothly despite having several arthritic discs. As with many instructors, her own physical challenges supply her with motivation and compassion. This year she’s continuing to deepen her Lionflow Yoga practice with Glenn Brown of Lionflow Yoga & Arts.
Leslie offers Thai Yoga Bodywork and Reiki in addition to group and private yoga instruction. She was one of the founders of The Healing Room at Frankfort Yoga Studio in 2009 (now called the Frankfort Reiki Center).
Leslie resides in Franklin County with her husband Jeffrey and their three cats. When she’s not doing yoga, another favorite pastime is creating pottery at Broadway Clay. When her cat Lucy died, she created these memorial tiles that are available for $18 each, half of which goes to Franklin County Humane Society.
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Tuesdays
5:00 – 6:15 pm
FYS class package or $12/drop-in
This is a challenging, strength-building, yet gentle healing practice for all levels; great for those who enjoy developing their inner and outer strength, flexibility and balance in a playful small-group setting.
The difficulty level of the class is adjusted for the students who attend, so all can progress little by little.
Contact Leslie if you have questions.