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The Narcissist’s Favorite Role: The Eternal Victim
By Leslii Stevens ERYT500, YACEP, CYT, Trauma Informed Yoga Teacher Narcissist & the Victim Card: Why They Never Take the Blame A...
studio23hudson
Mar 173 min read
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Breathe Like Your Life Depends On It: The Breath Revolution Inspired by James Nestor
By Leslii Stevens ERYT500, YACEP, Trauma-Informed Yoga Teacher, Ayurveda Practitioner Breath by James Nestor 
Breathing. Something we do...
studio23hudson
Jan 204 min read
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*Twice to the Other Side: How Death Taught Me to Live
By Leslii Stevens ERYT500, YACEP, Trauma Informed Yoga Teacher, Ayurveda Practitioner How Death Taught Me To Live January 16th, 2005. A...
studio23hudson
Jan 165 min read
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Unshackling Your Soles: The Vital Role of Barefoot Living in Foot Health and Balance
By Leslii stevens ERYT500, YACEP, Trauma-Informed Yoga Teacher, Ayurveda Practitioner Reclaiming the power of your foundation with...
studio23hudson
Jan 113 min read
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The Business Benefits of Stress Release Through Yoga: Why Relaxed Minds Mean Thriving Teams
By Leslii stevens ERYT500, YACEP, Trauma-Informed Yoga Teacher, Ayurveda Practitioner The Business Benefits of Stress Release Through...
studio23hudson
Jan 82 min read
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5 Ways to Stay Grounded This Winter (Even When Life Feels Like a Blizzard)
By Leslii Stevens ERYT500, YACEP, Trauma-Informed Yoga Teacher, Ayurveda Practitioner 5 Ways to Stay Grounded This Winter (Even When Life...
studio23hudson
Jan 64 min read
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Dry January The Perks of Saying "No Thanks" to Booze for a Month
Leslii Stevens ERYT500, YACEP, Trauma Informed Yoga Teacher, Ayurveda Practitioner  Dry January I don’t drink. Why? Because, quite...
studio23hudson
Jan 54 min read
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Part II Reflect, Reset, and Realign: Crushing the Last Week of 2024 and Prepping for a Wicked 2025
By Leslii Stevens ERYT500, YACEP, Trauma-Informed Yoga Teacher, Ayurveda Practitioner Reflect on the Year Behind You Ah, here we are the...
studio23hudson
Jan 54 min read
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Part I Reflect and Realign: Crushing the Last Week of 2024 and Preparing for a Wicked 2025
By Leslii Stevens ERYT500, Trauma Informed Yoga Teacher, Ayurvedic Practitioner Reflect & Realign As 2024 limps off the stage (seriously,...
studio23hudson
Jan 13 min read
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Why Giving a Child Coal for Christmas is Emotionally Harmful
By Leslii Stevens ERYT500, YACEP, Trauma-Informed Yoga Teacher, Ayurveda Practitioner Why Giving Coal for Christmas is Emotionally...
studio23hudson
Dec 15, 20244 min read
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The Harmful Practice of Using Tabasco Sauce to Stop Thumb-Sucking: A Deeper Look at the Trauma
By Leslii Stevens ERYT500, YACEP, Trauma-Informed Yoga Teacher, Ayurveda Practitioner Would you harm your child to stop a natural habit?...
studio23hudson
Dec 12, 20244 min read
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From Trauma to Triumph: Kelly’s Journey Through Trauma-Informed Yoga
By Leslii Stevens ERYT500, YACEP, Trauma-Informed Yoga Teacher Ayurveda Practitioner On a quiet evening in a college town in Massachusetts, a 23-year-old college student, Kelly (name changed for privacy), took her routine walk. Her mind danced between the pressures of tomorrow’s creative writing exam and the fluttery excitement of a crush who always sat beside her in class. The familiar rhythm of her steps brought her a sense of calm, until it didn’t. A sudden rustling in th
studio23hudson
Nov 24, 20243 min read
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Navigating the Holidays: Finding Strength Amidst Family, Trauma, and Crowds
By Leslii Stevens ERYT500, YACEP, Trauma Informed Yoga Teacher, Ayurveda Practitioner 
The holidays are often painted as a time of joy,...
studio23hudson
Nov 22, 20244 min read
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Burnout on the Mat: The Hidden Struggles of Yoga Teachers
By Leslii Stevens ERYT500, YACEP, Trauma Informed Yoga Teacher, Ayurveda Practitioner Yoga teachers are often viewed as pillars of calm...
studio23hudson
Nov 20, 20245 min read
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5 Yoga Poses to Keep You Energized and Grounded in Winter

By Lesli Stevens ERYT500, YACEP, Trauma Informed Yoga Teacher, Ayurveda Practitioner Ah, winter. The season of cozy blankets, steaming...
studio23hudson
Nov 18, 20246 min read
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Earth and Ember: The Golden Turmeric Latte That Helped Me Survive (and Thrive) on Tour
By Leslii Stevens ERYT500, YACEP, Ayurveda Practitioner Being on tour as a photographer with blues and rock legends like Johnny Lang,...
studio23hudson
Nov 17, 20243 min read
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Ayurvedic Immunity: 8 Herbal Powerhouses to Defend Against Winter's Chill
By Lesli Stevens ERYT500, YACEP, Trauma Informed Yoga Teacher, Ayurveda Practitioner, Reiki Master As the winter season approaches, it’s...
studio23hudson
Nov 14, 20244 min read
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Frankincense: The Ancient Oil for Modern Wellness
By Leslii Stevens ERYT500, YACEP, Trauma Informed Yoga Teacher, Ayurveda Practitioner Frankincense: The Ancient Oil for Modern Wellness  ...
studio23hudson
Nov 12, 20242 min read
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Oh, The Balls I Never Saw Coming: Navigating Life's Curveballs with Emotional Grit
By Leslii Stevens ERYT500, YACEP, Trauma Informed Yoga Teacher, Ayurveda Practitioner Life has a funny way of throwing curveballs often...
studio23hudson
Nov 11, 20244 min read
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Article: "Synovial Fluid: The Olive Oil in Your Joints (Why You Should Care!)"
By Leslii Stevens ERYT500, YACEP, Trauma Informed Yoga Teacher, Ayurveda Practitioner Alright, let's talk about synovial fluid the unsung...
studio23hudson
Nov 8, 20244 min read
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