Leslie St John

Expertise:

Leading students through gentle yoga, to help them slow down mentally and physically in a noisy world.
Experience:

RYT and Yin Yoga certified

Why Yoga?

I fell in love with the spiritual teachings of yoga before ever stepping into a mat…to become one with myself and my surroundings. Yoga for me has been an outlet to find my own heart, my own peace, and allowed my thoughts to manifest positivity. It has also allowed me to be present, to connect with people on a more loving caring platform. The sound of my mat being rolled out and smacking the floor gives me the strength to endure the difficult things life offers and to experience joy on and off the mat.

What inspires you about the HOY community?

From the very first time I met the instructors at HOY I was amazed how awesome, loving, kind and most of all how real they are. The community supports each other in and outside the studio. Having outside yoga, brunch at the local spot, mentions on specials from local stores and host yoga events inside their shop. It is truly a reflection of the term “it takes a village.”

Why do you Teach?

I teach because I want others to feel secure in their body, to know it is a practice, not another challenge, to share the connection. I want to share the love, not in a prosaic way, but meaningful love for themselves and others.

What fires me up off the mat?

I love my family, helping others buy and sell homes, my dogs and Chickens…