Author: Leslie Gordon Yoga

  • Changing How We Look At Things

    One of my favorite quotes comes from Wayne Dyer, a spiritual teacher I admired greatly but who no longer walks on Earth with us. He said, “If you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change.” I have thought about this wisdom many times in my life, especially when I was…

  • Sailing

    Recently a friend asked if I’d like to take a sailing class with her. Of course, I said yes because there aren’t too many things I say no to unless it involves swimming with sharks or jumping from high places. Sailing seemed easy compared to those two. I hadn’t given it much thought. 😳 Last…

  • More Than Asanas

    When I attended my first yoga teacher training decades ago, I was intrigued by what my teacher said one day. He declared, “Yoga asanas are just a small part of a yoga practice. How you treat others is also part of your practice.” I have never forgotten those words even though most of the others…

  • My birthday

    Dear Friend, Today is the first of what I hope will be a weekly blog post. Since the beginning of the COVID-19 Pandemic when I moved all my classes to Zoom, I have been sending a weekly newsletter containing my Zoom links. I’ve decided to start posting the first essay in these newsletters as my…

  • New Blog Coming

    During the Pandemic I moved all my classes to Zoom and began a weekly newsletter to share my Zoom links. I start each one with a bit of inspiration, and I will begin sharing those here as my blog. Looking forward to sharing with you!

  • Yoga at FerryLaw

    Yoga at FerryLaw

    I am now offering privates to clients at FerryLaw (www.ferrylaw.com), a law practice in New Britain, CT. Should you need an attorney, please call Kevin Ferry at FerryLaw, 860-827-0880. He is fostering a more holistic practice, and I am proud to be a part of it.

  • VIDEO: Paddle Boarding On The Farmington River

    VIDEO: Paddle Boarding On The Farmington River

    This is the CT Fox News’s coverage of the paddle board yoga event just a few days ago! Thank you for all of those who could come out and participate in this fun activity. I hope to see all of you back for the next few classes. And for those of you that missed the…

  • Paddle Boarding: A Beautiful Day on the River

    Paddle Boarding: A Beautiful Day on the River

    It was a great day of Stand Up Paddle Board Yoga yesterday. Nine lovely people joined me on the beautiful Farmington River for a Paddle Board lesson and yoga class. The sun was shining, the water was cool, and the atmosphere was very peaceful. Floating on the river while practicing is a wonderful way to…

  • Namaste

    Welcome to my new website. It is currently under construction, but I will have it updated within the next two weeks. Look for my schedule under the “My Teaching Schedule” tab. My philosophy is that yoga is for everyone, and I hope you will feel welcome in my classes no matter who you are! Namaste,…