Leslie is a remarkably gifted yoga teacher, therapist, and coach of the soul. In my more than 20 years of practicing yoga, I've had many excellent teachers. But no one has inspired and empowered me like Leslie to embrace yoga as a way of feeling more alive and more whole. Through Leslie's teaching, including group and private lessons, I've been able to experience both the intricate structure and playful mystery of the body. Even when doing poses that I've done hundreds, if not thousands, of times before, Leslie's instruction has helped me to find a freshness in the experience. Leslie has been a big part of why I keep turning to yoga, year after year, as a source of vitality and embodied wisdom.
Recently, Leslie also provided me with much-needed help as I recovered from a serious accident. She has a deep understanding of anatomy and physiology and was able to sensitively tailor her knowledge to my recovery needs. This assistance complemented the physical therapy I was receiving. It enabled me to feel not only the reconditioning of my muscles but a hopefulness and sense of possibility as I slowly healed.
I recommend Leslie highly and enthusiastically and without reservation.
Anumeha Gupta
Aug 2025
I signed up for the 3 session soul based coaching program offered by Leslie and found it well worth my time. I was facing some relationship issues and she helped me understand what I wanted at a deeper level. This gave me a sense of peace, clarity and direction. I like how Leslie empowers you to understand your life and at the same time is flexible enough to give advice if you ask for it. She coaches from her heart!
Michael Levine
Jul 2019
Leslie’s 200-hour yoga-teacher training program at HeartSong Yoga in Portland is exceptional. After 27 years of practicing yoga with high-level teachers, and several years teaching yoga in the mid 90’s, I thought it would be a breeze to participate in a current yoga teacher-training program. Instead, Leslie’s program inspired me to work harder. In addition to re-training me how to teach asana, the program deepened my knowledge of all aspects of yoga. The training weekends (and plenty of homework) included substantial study of the sutra and its components, as well as in-depth analyses of dozens of yoga poses. The program greatly expanded my knowledge of yoga-related anatomy, and I am now even more familiar with why certain asana instructions may be preferable to others and why certain poses may be less suitable for beginners. If you are looking for a teacher-training program that will provide you with the tools and knowledge to be a confident and knowledgeable yoga teacher, then you will find it at HeartSong Yoga.
Michael Levine
Jun 2019
Leslie's 200-hour yoga-teacher training program at HeartSong Yoga in Portland is exceptional. After 27 years of practicing yoga with high-level teachers, and several years teaching yoga in the mid 90's, I thought it would be a breeze to participate in a current yoga teacher training program. Instead, Leslie's program inspired me to work harder. In addition to re-training me how to teach asana, the program deepened my knowledge of all aspects of yoga. The training weekends
Sandi Goodwin
Mar 2018
I love the Heartsong yoga team! Leslie, Kayci, and Lynn are giving an amazing teacher training experience! I recommend it unreservedly.
Glen Fielding
Leslie is a remarkably gifted yoga teacher, therapist, and coach of the soul. In my more than 20 years of practicing yoga, I've had many excellent teachers. But no one has inspired and empowered me like Leslie to embrace yoga as a way of feeling more alive and more whole. Through Leslie's teaching, including group and private lessons, I've been able to experience both the intricate structure and playful mystery of the body. Even when doing poses that I've done hundreds, if not thousands, of times before, Leslie's instruction has helped me to find a freshness in the experience. Leslie has been a big part of why I keep turning to yoga, year after year, as a source of vitality and embodied wisdom.
Recently, Leslie also provided me with much-needed help as I recovered from a serious accident. She has a deep understanding of anatomy and physiology and was able to sensitively tailor her knowledge to my recovery needs. This assistance complemented the physical therapy I was receiving. It enabled me to feel not only the reconditioning of my muscles but a hopefulness and sense of possibility as I slowly healed.
I recommend Leslie highly and enthusiastically and without reservation.
Anumeha Gupta
I signed up for the 3 session soul based coaching program offered by Leslie and found it well worth my time. I was facing some relationship issues and she helped me understand what I wanted at a deeper level. This gave me a sense of peace, clarity and direction. I like how Leslie empowers you to understand your life and at the same time is flexible enough to give advice if you ask for it. She coaches from her heart!
Michael Levine
Leslie’s 200-hour yoga-teacher training program at HeartSong Yoga in Portland is exceptional. After 27 years of practicing yoga with high-level teachers, and several years teaching yoga in the mid 90’s, I thought it would be a breeze to participate in a current yoga teacher-training program. Instead, Leslie’s program inspired me to work harder. In addition to re-training me how to teach asana, the program deepened my knowledge of all aspects of yoga. The training weekends (and plenty of homework) included substantial study of the sutra and its components, as well as in-depth analyses of dozens of yoga poses. The program greatly expanded my knowledge of yoga-related anatomy, and I am now even more familiar with why certain asana instructions may be preferable to others and why certain poses may be less suitable for beginners. If you are looking for a teacher-training program that will provide you with the tools and knowledge to be a confident and knowledgeable yoga teacher, then you will find it at HeartSong Yoga.
Michael Levine
Leslie's 200-hour yoga-teacher training program at HeartSong Yoga in Portland is exceptional. After 27 years of practicing yoga with high-level teachers, and several years teaching yoga in the mid 90's, I thought it would be a breeze to participate in a current yoga teacher training program. Instead, Leslie's program inspired me to work harder. In addition to re-training me how to teach asana, the program deepened my knowledge of all aspects of yoga. The training weekends
Sandi Goodwin
I love the Heartsong yoga team! Leslie, Kayci, and Lynn are giving an amazing teacher training experience! I recommend it unreservedly.