Yoga for Optimal Health with Leslie Temme

Description

This is a gentle movement yoga class suitable for everyone. With gentle movement we explore what is meant by discernment in the context of our bodies and our minds (Yoga). Building on the teachings of Doug Keller, B. K. S. Iyengar and Lillah Swartz, this class aims to explore yoga postures with a focused and curious mind. Developing body awareness and learning to recognize the subtle, inner qualities that exist within us we strive to understand ourselves in relation to the world.

This class is suitable for beginners of all ages. Yoga mats are available or bring your own. Class is free and open to the public. Doors open at 1:30, class begins at 1:45.

Leslie Temme has been a clinician, educator, and practitioner for over 30 years. While studying at Kripalu and the Iyengar Institute in NYC, she began to recognize the benefits of yogic practices, specifically in relation to mental health. While working on her PhD, she was able to begin the work of integrating these practices into mental health and substance use disorder treatment programs.

She continues her study of yoga with an ongoing interest in how yogic practices are emerging within our current cultural paradigm. She endeavors to teach, share, practice, and be present in her teaching and her daily life. She currently teaches yoga at OASIS Recovery Center in Asheville, NC.