Leena
Leena is born and brought up in India, the country synonymous with Yoga and Meditation. Leena is deeply passionate about all aspects of health and wellness. She has been in the corporate world and worked for Medical Devices companies like Johnson & Johnson, Kodak, BD diagnostics etc. and has a good understanding of the human body, its functioning, anatomy / physiology of chronic diseases due to modern life stresses. She is a certified Yoga instructor from the esteemed The Yoga Institute in Mumbai—the oldest organized yoga center in the world and Ayurveda practitioner.
Trained in traditional Hatha Yoga, Leena has led numerous community and group sessions across diverse wide age groups. She is adept at customising yoga sessions to the needs of her students to bring the balance in the mind and body. Her experience includes conducting yoga workshops – Know Your Spine, Joint Health, Healthy Aging, Meditation as Medication etc. at diverse institutions such as the Indian Consulate, Hong Kong University, and various NGOs. Additionally, she regularly teaches Yoga as an extracurricular activity (ECA) in Hong Kong schools for secondary students.
Leena is a firm believer in Yoga and Meditation are the ultimate means to physical and mental wellbeing. Throughout the years, she has continued to study to explore yoga through its philosophy, asana and its therapeutic effects. Yoga has remarkably attuned her emotions, bringing a calm connection of body-mind-spirit. With the exposure of different kinds of teacher trainings, she tries to use innovative teaching ways to bridge ancient yoga wisdom to modern life.
Leena has a deep understanding of the needs of modern working professionals and how best to tailor their approach to yoga for maximum benefit. She understands the stresses faced by her clients, and how yoga can help cope with the mental and physical pressures of daily life.
Leena teaches an approachable, tailored style of yoga that safely challenges the body and calms the mind. Her classes are practical and pepped with plenty of laughter. She understands that no two people are the same, and personalizes her classes, drawing on various methods and styles of yoga to meet each client’s specific needs and goals. She places a strong focus on correct alignment and building a solid foundation for a strong lifelong practice.