When I first began my yoga path the big boom was still 20 years away. My teaching began 25 years ago in homeless shelters and domestic violence centers volunteering just a few hours a week.   Now, I  realize that this small contribution added up to 5000 hours.  I share this only to remind you that your practice and Seva is not about the big stuff...a small bit of you given to service makes a huge impact on the world and on your own life and learning.  

My teacher, Swami Kriyananda was my first and the most important teacher.  I began my learning with him   in Chicago in the mid 80s. Over my 40 years of study and practice I've been blessed to learn from several amazing teachers such as Becky Love, Nichala Joy Devi, Linda Light, Tom Kelly, Tim Miller,  Roger Cole, Ganga Ji and others.  

 

Leslie Shipley, E-RYT 500, YACEP

(E-RYT 500 is the highest designation recognized by Yoga Alliance representing advanced training and more than 2000 hours of teaching. YACEP designation is only for approved continuing education providers.)  

Trained at the Temple of Kriya Yoga by Swami Kriyananda.  Graduate studies  at the Process Work Institute (A Jungian centered, somatic based therapy)with Arnold Mindell and other mind-body pioneers)  earning a Certification as a Process Worker.   Decades as a yoga teacher at studios and retreat centers,along with teaching yoga to returning combat vets, survivors of domestic violence survivors and to the homeless.  Comprehensive specialized training offered by the Trauma Center of Brookline MA.   Certified in Enneagram, a Reiki Master Teacher, trained in Zero Balancing, Process Acupressure, and other bodywork. Co-founder of Pathways Spiritual Center, Chicago; founder of Inside Out Yoga Center, Encinitas. 

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Living in Washington and Arizona, teaching internationally including public classes, workshops and lead trainer for 200 hour RYT yoga teachers.