History
Leslie started her professional career in television broadcasting, first at ABC, HBO and then NBC. While there, she became Production Manager for Saturday Night Live, NBC Sports and Dateline. She received an Outstanding Achievement Award from the Television Academy of Arts and Sciences for her work on SNL. During her tenure at Dateline/NBC, she received her first certification in yoga, and eventually left the television industry to travel to India, and pursue her passion for teaching yoga. People Magazine, Yoga Journal, The Daily News, and Pregnancy Magazine have all interviewed Leslie for her work in yoga. She has written a column on Yoga for Weight-Watchers Magazine.
Specialties
Leslie teaches in the the Iyengar method which focuses on precise instructions and alignment that requires awareness and mental discipline. The practices' purpose is to help you be clear about what you are physically doing, as well as to help you learn how to be disciplined and pay attention! Which in this day and age is a lot! Holding postures for longer periods and practicing different sequences every week, stimulates the immune system while creating powerful regeneration for the body and mind.