Leslie’s yoga journey began in 2010, initially to support her running practice—helping her body recover, stay balanced, and prevent injury. Over time, she discovered that yoga offers so much more than physical benefits; it nurtures the mind and spirit, providing tools for resilience, mindfulness, and inner peace. Since 2022, Leslie has been teaching children’s yoga at Brompton Community School, guiding young minds in mindfulness, movement, and self-awareness. In 2023, she began leading chair yoga classes at The Fredericksburg Food Co-op, bringing gentle movement and wellness to participants of all abilities. She also teaches an Introduction to Yoga class at the Brisben Center in Fredericksburg, offering residents a chance to explore how yoga can bring calm, hope, and balance during challenging times. Leslie’s practice and teaching are deeply inspired by her mentor, Deborah Testa, and her time at Heal Me Yoga. She received her Children’s Mindfulness Certificate in 2022, graduated from her 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training in 2023, and completed her Children’s Yoga Teacher Training in 2024. Grounded in the classical 8 limbs of yoga, Leslie continues to study and refine her practice, bringing a balanced, accessible approach to her classes that integrates strength, flexibility, breathwork, and meditation. Her teaching encourages students of all ages and abilities to discover the physical, mental, and emotional benefits of yoga in a supportive and nurturing environment.

Renata was born and raised in Brazil and lived across several European countries before making the United States her home in 2001. Her multicultural journey shaped not only her worldview but also her ability to connect deeply with others, she speaks Portuguese, French, and Italian, bringing a warm, international presence to her teaching. Renata began practicing Hatha Yoga more than twenty years ago. What started as a search for physical strength and flexibility soon unfolded into a profound journey of mental clarity, emotional harmony, and spiritual awakening. Yoga became not just a practice, but a way of living with intention and mindfulness. In 2014, she embraced a calling to go deeper, completing her 200-hour yoga certification through the Healing Arts and Yoga Center of Fredericksburg, Virginia. Since 2015, Renata has been guiding students with a gentle, compassionate approach that emphasizes breath awareness, balance, and inner serenity. Her classes highlight the restorative, nurturing side of yoga, offering students a sanctuary where they can reconnect with themselves and cultivate peace both on and off the mat. Renata believes wholeheartedly that yoga is for everyone. With her kind spirit, calming energy, and multicultural background, she inspires students to explore the full essence of the practice, nurturing body, mind, and spirit. With a heart full of gratitude, she is honored to share the transformative path of yoga and is delighted to be part of the Heal Me Yoga community.

I was born and raised in New York State, and life has since guided me to my home in Virginia. I’m married, blessed with four wonderful children, and delighted to be a grandmother to three beautiful little souls. I am a yoga teacher though, in many ways, I feel yoga found me. While exploring different movement and fitness styles, yoga appeared almost by accident… yet it immediately felt different, familiar, and deeply right. What began as curiosity quickly grew into a lifelong path. I have been practicing and teaching for several years now, and the learning never stops. My offerings include Yin Yoga, Self Awakening Yoga, an approach that expands consciousness through the body’s innate wisdom and Hatha Yoga. Each style allows me to guide students into deeper awareness, gentleness, and personal transformation. Yoga continues to evolve with me, and I’m grateful every day for the opportunity to share its healing, clarity, and quiet magic with others.

Renata was born and raised in Brazil and lived across several European countries before making the United States her home in 2001. Her multicultural journey shaped not only her worldview but also her ability to connect deeply with others, she speaks Portuguese, French, and Italian, bringing a warm, international presence to her teaching. Renata began practicing Hatha Yoga more than twenty years ago. What started as a search for physical strength and flexibility soon unfolded into a profound journey of mental clarity, emotional harmony, and spiritual awakening. Yoga became not just a practice, but a way of living with intention and mindfulness. In 2014, she embraced a calling to go deeper, completing her 200-hour yoga certification through the Healing Arts and Yoga Center of Fredericksburg, Virginia. Since 2015, Renata has been guiding students with a gentle, compassionate approach that emphasizes breath awareness, balance, and inner serenity. Her classes highlight the restorative, nurturing side of yoga, offering students a sanctuary where they can reconnect with themselves and cultivate peace both on and off the mat. Renata believes wholeheartedly that yoga is for everyone. With her kind spirit, calming energy, and multicultural background, she inspires students to explore the full essence of the practice, nurturing body, mind, and spirit. With a heart full of gratitude, she is honored to share the transformative path of yoga and is delighted to be part of the Heal Me Yoga community.

Leslie’s yoga journey began in 2010, initially to support her running practice—helping her body recover, stay balanced, and prevent injury. Over time, she discovered that yoga offers so much more than physical benefits; it nurtures the mind and spirit, providing tools for resilience, mindfulness, and inner peace. Since 2022, Leslie has been teaching children’s yoga at Brompton Community School, guiding young minds in mindfulness, movement, and self-awareness. In 2023, she began leading chair yoga classes at The Fredericksburg Food Co-op, bringing gentle movement and wellness to participants of all abilities. She also teaches an Introduction to Yoga class at the Brisben Center in Fredericksburg, offering residents a chance to explore how yoga can bring calm, hope, and balance during challenging times. Leslie’s practice and teaching are deeply inspired by her mentor, Deborah Testa, and her time at Heal Me Yoga. She received her Children’s Mindfulness Certificate in 2022, graduated from her 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training in 2023, and completed her Children’s Yoga Teacher Training in 2024. Grounded in the classical 8 limbs of yoga, Leslie continues to study and refine her practice, bringing a balanced, accessible approach to her classes that integrates strength, flexibility, breathwork, and meditation. Her teaching encourages students of all ages and abilities to discover the physical, mental, and emotional benefits of yoga in a supportive and nurturing environment.