We have some wonderful news to announce. Leesann will be returning to live classes at Dogwood Studios! 🥳
This week’s Lunchtime Learning will explore the duality between Sthira (stability and strength) and Sukha (comfort and ease) to find your balance both on and off the mat.
Join Amanda for Sthira and Sukha In Person at the Parlour or Online.
Friday Night Yin Yoga continues this Friday, September 15th at 6:15 p.m. ET.
Join Sam for Friday Night Yin In Person at the Shala or Online.
Sunday, September 17 at 10 a.m. ET, join Sam Sather, Endorsed Insight Yoga Teacher, and the Insight Yoga Online Community (IYOC) for a 60-minute online workshop exploring the theme of working with restlessness and lethargy in life and meditation.
The workshop will weave in a discussion, meditation and inquiry.
Click HERE to register!
Leesann will be returning to live classes at Dogwood Studios. 🥳 We are thrilled that Leesann will be gracing us with her presence. She will be joining Sam for Candlelight Yin Yoga and Yoga Nidra and teaching from Chapel Hill at the end of October! 💖 You can practice Live with Leesann either In Person or Online.
Sam often refers to Leesann as her sister. It is because Leesann has the biggest heart. If you have ever taken a Yin and Yoga Nidra class with Leesann, you have felt the power of that statement. Leesann has an uncanny ability to open your heart to all possibilities. Her words are poetic as she gently guides you to find an effortless meditation.
Leesann will be leading the Yoga Nidra portion of Candlelight Yin Yoga and Yoga Nidra on October 4th, October 25th, November 1st, November 22nd, December 6th and December 13th.
September 20th Candlelight Yin Yoga and Yoga Nidra will be FREE!
Bring a friend and join us In-Person at The Parlour or Online. We look forward to sharing this sacred time with you.
PLUS at the end of October, Leesann will be teaching from Chapel Hill!
Wednesday October 25th, Lunchtime Learning at 11:30-12:45 p.m. EST
Wednesday October 25th, Candlelight Yin Yoga and Yoga Nidra at 6:15 -7:30 p.m.
Friday October 27th, Mindful Movement and Yoga at 10 -11:15 p.m. EST with Meditation afterwards at 11:25 p.m.
More about Leesann:
Leesann Shefa has been interested in the healing potential of the mind-body connection since she was very young. In her undergraduate studies at Sonoma State University, she obtained a dual major in Dance and Theatre, graduating with Honors. She also attended the acclaimed Naropa Institute, in Boulder, Colorado, where she studied Dance Therapy and Meditative Movement.
Leesann teaches various forms of Yoga and Meditation. She is a student of Paul Grilley, founder of Yin Yoga, and Sarah Powers, founder of Insight Yoga. Leesann holds certifications from Hala Khouri and Kyra Hagaland of Trauma Informed Yoga, as well as Jill Ippolito of Uprising Yoga, to teach trauma informed yoga. Leesann is a Reiki Practitioner, and the owner and founder of Ahvana Blue Yoga: Finding your North Star. She is a member of USA Yoga, and holds the 1st place title for the Women Over-50 Division for 2013 and 2014. She placed 3rd nationally in the same division for 2014. In 2022, Leesann placed 2nd nationally in 2022 for women over 65 division.
Leesann is passionate about the interconnection between body, mind, and heart. Leesann loves being a mom, dance, practicing yoga, and being in nature. She is dedicated to researching the neuro-plasticity of the brain and its effects on the science of aging gracefully, with vibrant health.
SAM Sather, founder of Dogwood Studios, is a certified yoga therapist (C-IAYT) and an Insight Yoga Institute (IYI) endorsed teacher. She individualizes the yoga practice with appropriate modifications for participants’ unique bodies and medical histories with a focus on finding calm and improving health. She offers several live, online and in person yoga classes as well as private sessions so you can focus on your needs one-on-one.