Testimonials

Yoga is my refuge... my time for myself. I give so much to others- and I love every minute of it- but like any other person, I need time to nourish myself, to let go- so that I can continue to give more back.
Leena- you are incredible to work with- knowledgeable, sensitive and very grounded... I feel privileged and fortunate to know you. Thank you so much.
 
Celine Dion xxx
 

'Your yoga is hot!' - yoga teacher Erich Schiffmann, author of 'Moving Into Stillness'

'Leena is a kick-ass yogini!' Sally Kempton, a.k.a Swami Durgananda- author of 'The Heart of Meditation'

'Over the past six months, you have generously volunteered your time and valuable skills to work with me on healing rheumatoid arthritis, a disease that was medically deemed to be chronic. During this time, I have not only experienced an astonishing decrease in pain levels, but I have also learned specific techniques for stress management, visualization, improved sleep patterns, and self-awareness. You have revealed yourself to be a highly intelligent, dynamic and insightful individual... I am extremely grateful for your wealth of knowledge.'  -Z.S. Ottawa, Canada

'Thanks for your wonderful teaching and support. You are a jewel.' -Jesse Jones, Founder of WPA (World Poker Association)

 

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"I am finally able to give back to others what you generously shared with me. I feel you and your giggles and sage presence and beaming centre residing inside each of my breaths. When I impart yoga (the various limbs), I feel as though I am also quietly honouring you, too. I don't even mean to do this, and I know that you are not caught up in ideas of gurus and worshipping mentors so religiously, but this feeling of honour and gratitude towards you comes to me unbidden during my practice. It's beautiful. I am still always learning and re-learning so many lessons from you --- both the lessons that you offered during our one-on-one mentoring sessions, and also the lessons that slid from you unintentionally... just from the way that you walk and talk and interact with others and shine from the inside out. I am grateful to you on a daily basis, and I can guess that you already sense that on an energetic level. When I say Namaste, I think of you. I don't do this as a task or a ritual, but rather your grin just arrives before me and I find myself leaning toward you. This is just how it is." -Zoe Stikeman, yoga teacher

"I host a talk show in Chicago that focuses on personal money management and Leena came in to the studio to discuss spirituality and money. With poise and professional polish she opened a new and unexpected world to my listeners...that is, to think of money and its influence in their lives in a wholly new way. With her gentle but firm voice she led them through a process to regain a sense of dominion and peace. The many phone calls during the show and the emails since attest the value of her message. We will certainly have her on the program again." -Bill Moller, Host of The Money Show, WGN Radio

'Last summer I [went through a difficult time] and yoga honestly helped me get through. It taught me to breathe. It taught me to accept change. It reminded me to embrace all the beauty and positivity in life. I so looked forward to every single class as I felt it truly kept me balanced. Yoga makes me feel happy and light.'  -E.G., Vancouver

'[Her class] is very fluid... It's never about positioning or poses needing to look a certain way. She tunes into what you need and really allows you to find the place within yourself so that you are exactly where you need to be...'  Sunday Jackson, dancer for A New Day, New York

'I find your meditation instructions very potent... and I particularly like the way that the meditation is integrated into the entire duration of the class which makes it a whole mind body soul experience rather than just exercise.' Sophia Sukala, New York

'I am learning to not be so busy in my thinking, to surrender more to the moment instead of pushing myself in one direction like a machine...' Lou-lou,  Las Vegas

'Studying both yoga and meditation with Leena over the last two years has enabled me to deal with a lot of pain and fear within me and my life. Her class has helped me find my way to a stronger and happier place. I am so grateful to have been able to experience this and grow.' SJ, New York, USA

I love the sound of your voice... it soothes me. Listening to you I forget all my troubles and fall into a kind of hypnotic trance...' -Helen Goldman, London UK

'Leena has a great teaching style. She accommodates each individual's current level of ability, is always perceptive to our needs, and conducts every class accordingly... Through working with her, I have gained a broader frame of mind with regards to the limits we place on ourselves and our abilities. I have learnt to pay attention, and am more in tune with my body's needs and have gained more confidence in myself and my personal abilities.'  -Melisa Ingram, Kapaa Hawaii

'Leena, I really appreciate the fluidity of your classes. I love when one pose flows seamlessly into another and my body warms up and gets stronger at the same time. I've enjoyed the way it makes me feel physically...Yoga and meditation has helped me organize and relax my thoughts... I've enjoyed the inner peace I feel, the brightness it adds to my life.' -Eira Glover (dancer with Cirque du Soleil's Delirium)- Vancouver Canada

'You have shown me how to tailor the practice to serve my specific needs... This is now the longest period of time I have been consistently practicing a type of physical activity that benefits my body and my mind.' Nelly Rogerson, Designer Woman's Apparel- Los Angeles

'Your  class is a little oasis in all the steel, concrete and plastic...' Mary-Lou Gauthier-background vocalist to Celine Dion

'Leena, After returning home we found our time with you the highlight of our trip! Thank you so much! We have started back in with our practice and are encouraged and inspired. Thank you for challenging us!' Rob & Brenda Eslinger, Kansas

'Leena and I did an hour long meditation.. kind of a chakra clearing mediation. I had the most vivid, wild, vibrant dreams last night that I remembered well when I woke. Flying, riding waves, almost psychedelic. Okay…no hocus-pocus…there is something to this stuff. Thanks for the introduction. I can’t wait until she comes back.' Pam Kasbohm, Chicago

"I would like to resume my yoga practice... Our time together really helped make my experience at the World Series the most enjoyable one to date." Bill Gazes, professional poker player- New York

'You are truly beautiful... what you say has wisdom.'  -Azim Keshwani, Toronto Canada

To my incredible yoga family -especially all my teachers past and present and every one of my students... I bow to you with deep respect. I have learnt and continue to learn so much from you all and I thank you for entering my world and allowing me to enter yours and for sharing this journey with me.

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