By Leslii Stevens Trauma-Informed Yoga Teacher, ERYT500, YACEP, Ayurveda Practitioner STOP! Narcissism is more than just vanity or...

By Leslii Stevens Trauma-Informed Yoga Teacher, ERYT500, YACEP, Ayurveda Practitioner October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, a...

By Leslii Stevens, Trauma-Informed Yoga Teacher, ERYT500, YACEP, Ayurveda Practitioner   Domestic violence isn’t just a headline we see...

By Leslii Stevens ERYT500, YACEP, Ayurveda Practitioner The Silent Battle You asked me to lower my walls, to let you in,   To share the...

By Leslii Stevens ERYT500, YACEP, Ayurveda Practitioner Ah, Legs Up the Wall (or as I like to call it, Waterfall Pose)—my absolute...

By Leslii Stevens ERYT500, YACEP, Ayurveda Practitioner Navigating Privacy in Yoga: The Unwanted Photo Dilemma A few weeks ago, I...

By Leslii Stevens ERYT500, YACEP, Ayurveda Practitioner So, let’s get this straight: For six months, I taught 222 yoga and group fitness...

by Leslii Stevens ERYT500, YACEP, Ayurveda Practitioners September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, a time to talk openly about a...

By Leslii Stevens ERYT500, YACEP, Ayurveda Practitioner Gently falling into fall The Fall Equinox marks that special moment when day and night become equals. It’s a time of transition, where nature is gently telling us to slow down, reflect, and reset. Just as the leaves change color and fall away, we too can shed what no longer serves us and bring balance to our minds and bodies. Enter Ayurveda and yoga, your ultimate toolkit for navigating the season with grace, humor, and

By Leslii Stevens ERYT500, YACEP, Ayurveda Practitioner There are no words for the gut-wrenching pain of losing someone to suicide. It...

By Leslii Stevens ERYT500, YACEP, Ayurveda Practitioner Leslii Stevens Alright, let’s get real for a second: meditation is a pain in the ass. People make it look so serene, sitting there with their eyes closed, breathing like they’re in some peaceful alternate universe. Meanwhile, I’m over here battling my ADHD brain that’s doing backflips while trying to find a way out of this mental tornado. It’s like trying to calm a rock concert while I’m backstage dealing with all the ch

By Leslii Stevens ERYT500, YACEP, Ayurveda Practitioner Lymphatic System, Anatomy Let’s talk trash. Not the juicy gossip kind, but the literal garbage your body accumulates daily. I’m talking about the lymphatic system, the unsung janitor of your body, quietly sweeping away cellular waste, toxins, and other crud so your inner world stays squeaky clean. Imagine your lymphatic system as the cleaning crew of a fancy hotel, working tirelessly behind the scenes to ensure the halls

By Leslii Stevens ERYT500, Ayurveda Practitioner Ready to dive into the world of yoga but not sure where to start? No worries! These five...