The Yogi MechanicLeslii first stepped onto a mat in 2015 she found where she belonged. After a knee surgery, yoga felt like an incredible avenue for physical relief. Even more importantly she found a safe space and emotional relief from her PTSD.Leslii made a personal commitment to practice daily. The stronger her body and mind became, the more she wanted to learn. By integrating her love and passion of art, photography, and her newfound love yoga, boxing and meditation, she discovered a magical place.After only two and half years of showing up on her mat, Leslii put everything on hold and went back to school at the age of 50 to become a Yoga Teacher.Leslii is a registered 200 hour and 300 hour Yoga Teacher. She received a 200 hour Yoga Teacher Training in 2018 from Revolution Community Yoga, a 300 hour Yoga Teacher Training in 2020 from Sacred Seed Yoga School, and a 500 hour Yoga Teacher Training in 2021 Yoga Liberation Front. She has advanced certification in Trauma Sensitive Yoga, and accessibility Yoga. She also holds a certification in The Balanced Athlete.Leslii teaches a class where she takes her students on a journey that allows them to really start to understand and connect with their bodies. Affectionately called the Yogi Mechanic by her students. Leslii is the founder and owner of both CoyDog Botanicals & Yoga and Studio 23 Photography specializing in live concert and yoga photography.