Leigha Nicole

It was through Yoga Works and The Iyengar Institute of Los Angeles that she had the opportunity to study with senior teachers from all over the globe. Her love of Ashtanga Yoga brought her to India to study extensively with Sri K. Pattabhi Jois, and was authorized to teach by him in 1996. In the West, she was most fortunate to assist and have Tim Miller as her main teacher for over 25 years. Leigha is also certified by IAYT and a continuing educator for Yoga Alliance. She has taught yoga in a wide variety of venues; from Zen monasteries to corporations and even served as Bette Midler's private yoga teacher on a 62-city tour. Leigha has a gentle approach and is passionate about bringing precise alignment to the graceful movements of traditional Ashtanga Yoga that make it a "moving meditation". She encourages students to embrace the contemplative aspect of the practice with attention to detail and the cultivation of awareness. Her teaching is infused with an intimate knowledge of anatomy that stems from a bodywork practice of over three decades, which enables her to address the specific needs of her students. She resides in the spiritual town of Crestone, Colorado and hosts workshops, trainings and retreat world wide.