Leslie Ballin

Leslie grew up in New York City and moved her family to Maine 12 years ago from the suburbs, seeking a life style not found on the commuter rail. Skiing, cycling and kayaking are an integral part of life here and yoga has been a part of it as well. Yoga has been at play in her life since she discovered it in college. Leslie has travelled to India and strives to incorporate yoga in her life on a daily basis. She was finally able to take her teacher training at YogaWorks in New York City in 2007. With 14 studios on both coasts, the YogaWorks training combines the teachings of Iyengar, Desikachar and the lineage of Krishnamacharya. YogaWorks method focuses on intelligent, safe and sensible sequences using props to modify poses to accommodate all body types.

Since becoming certified Leslie has led a wide range of classes; from restaurant chefs and staff to high school students and elementary school teachers.  She teaches at a resort on the midcoast and has held classes in private studios as well. Leslie has also enjoyed practicing in the Sivananda tradition, taken Kundalini and Anusara classes and when she can find a yoga buddy she enjoys partner yoga as well. A great gift that yoga bestows is knowing the importance of transitioning from the mat to our daily lives. After all, that’s truly where the fruits of our practice are manifest