Since the beginning women have been gathering in circles,

supporting one another, helping one another, working together for a common cause. My workshops and retreats are intimate and casual, bringing people together for that connectivity, feel good feelings and self-invention.

Topics and issues covered include:

  • Vata Management
  • Detox & Digestion Trauma Sensitive Yoga
  • The Shukra Practice: for those women who are looking to strengthen fertility, or deeply nourish    & build vitality/ Ayurveda’s code of conduct for The Five Royal Days
  • Breath of the Leading Lady (how to sound like a movie star) Voice, Speech and Movement    Training. Support emotions. Speak with distinction.
  • The Handmade Diet: how to get yoga for your food (Ayurvedic Cooking lessons & guidelines)

Upcoming Events:

The Return of Sexy: Your Ultimate One Day Retreat

Luxury movement . Deep Breath . The Daily Routine 

Join us for a special day of yoga, meditation, hypopressives, core conditioning, the Ayurvedic lifestyle, fresh catered lunch, swag bags, FOLK giveaways, sexy braids, body work and more!  Healthy is the new sexy, so come join the movement and feel your core strength and sensual best!

It is said by the Buddha, “In the end, only three things matter: how much you loved, how gently you lived, and how gracefully you let go of things not meant for you.”

Join the girls on their next big adventure,
Come and let go:

When: September 17th 9:00am-4:30pm

Where: Stretch Yoga Studio,
180 Pender Street, Vancouver, Canada

How much: $195.00 (CDN), plus GST

Resourcing Resilience through Trauma Sensitive Yoga

Our 5 week series offers survivors an evidence-based yoga practice that is an adjunct treatment for trauma recovery. Trauma Center Trauma-Sensitive Yoga (TCTSY) is an empirically validated, clinical protocol for those with complex trauma or chronic treatment-resistant PTSD. Through invitational language and in a safe environment we will practice choice-making, mindful movement and present moment experience. This practice creates space for the individual experience and has no physical assists.

Dates: April 6th-May 4th, 7:30pm-8:30pm
Location: New York Yoga
1629 York Avenue
New York, NY 10028

Yoga & Wilderness Retreat

Leila has partnered with international yoga teacher, Emily Gilchrist, to bring inspiring & renewing wellness retreats all around the world. Each retreat is custom fit to the local culture; a blend of the Vedas and the community way. Together they bring their years of expertise in yoga, meditation, body-work, Ayurveda and wanderlust to be experienced in these magical locations.

It is said by the Buddha, “In the end, only three things matter: how much you loved, how gently you lived, and how gracefully you let go of things not meant for you.”

Join the girls on their next big adventure,
Come and let go:

Wellness & Wilderness Retreat at Island Lake Lodge
Ontario, Canada
Opening/starting, August 2017

Island Lake Lodge is on 300 acres surrounded by pristine crown land, owned and operated by Leila’s Uncle David. Float planes. Canoes. Yoga under the stars. Wonderland.

People will be encouraged to greet themselves where they are – freedom to participate at any level. For your selection a schedule of yoga classes & community meditation will be offered daily, along with Ayurvedic treatments, wilderness gazing and lakeshore picnics available for bookings.

The summer gathering at the Lodge is an open retreat.

Full schedule & further details coming soon!

Leila & Emily’s retreats are intimate and personable, space is always limited. Here’s a look at some of their past Retreats at the majestic Chateau de Montgoger, La Loire Valley, France…

What will you do with your
one precious, wild life?
Mary Oliver

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