Leslie, always a seeker and student of life, discovered yoga in the early 90s and continues to dive deeper into this ancient science and practice. Orienting her compass over the years through the body and the natural world as a backcountry guide and outdoor enthusiast led her to the mind-body-spirit aspects of yoga which continue to draw her in further. Leslie completed her 200 HR YTT in Jan 2010 (after taking a brief detour into Tai Chi, Qigong, and Reiki) and shortly thereafter, opened a studio with her husband: Meta Yoga Studios, in Breckenridge, CO. Leslie began studying intensively with Rod Stryker, and through the Para Yoga Community, was introduced to Pandit Rajmani Tigunait and shifted her focus to studying with the amazing team of teachers at the Himalayan Institute. 

Exploring the Vishoka Mediation as both a practitioner and teacher has been a joy and a gift that she is so honored and excited to share with other seekers.  Vishoka Mediation is an accessible vehicle and tool to find our way back to our true north, our joyful self and root back in our true essence. 

Leslie has taught and led numerous 200 hr YTT trainings while at the helm as co-owner at Meta as well, written blogs for the Hanuman Festival and led mindful meditation hikes for Wanderlust Colorado for 4 years.  In the Spring of 2018 Leslie and Jason sold their studio to create more space for personal practice, deeper studies, and the next evolution of their yoga offerings including sharing Vishoka Meditation. Certified as a Vishoka Meditation Teacher through the Himalayan Institute, Leslie has been actively studying with Himalayan Institute for the past 7 years. She currently teaches breath-aligned asana classes, meditation, Mala Making and Stand Up Paddle Board Yoga, for corporate events, wedding parties and local studios as well as weekly drop in classes with Vail Resorts at the Keystone Lodge and Spa and for the Town of Breckenridge Recreation Center. 

Yoga Certs + Continuing Education:

• Vishoka Meditation Teacher Training Program 2021

• Ongoing studies with Himalayan Institute since 2015

• 500 Hr E-RYT through Para Yoga with Rod Stryker 2015

• Yin L1-2 Teacher Training 2016 + 2019

• 200 YA YTT Axis Yoga (AKA Denver Underground) 1/2010. 

• Stand Up Paddle Board Instructor and Teacher Trainer YTT 2015

• Japa Mala Creator

• Holy Fire Karuna Reiki Master