Leaping Lotus Wellness Studio

06/15/2026

CONSCIOUS CONNECTION

What does this mean?
This could be interpreted in a thousand different ways.

I'd love to share how the Conscious Connection concept came about in LLWS.
I'm going to take you on a journey with me, so come aboard on a playful ride of connecting the dots.

Together, we are building a Conscious Connection Community.

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What does this mean?This could be interpreted in a thousand different ways.I'd love to share how the Conscious Connection concept came about in LLWS.I'm going to take you on a journey with me, so come aboard on a playful ride of connecting the dots. Together, we are building a Conscious Connection C...

06/10/2026

BECOME LIMITLESS!

A client shared an experience today...
This person was outside in a wide open space, grass as far as the eyes can see.
The thought that came to her was, "Is any of this real?"
"What am I really witnessing here?"

This was a glimpse of, witnessing the "play" of consciousness.

What was more interesting, it that she explained that the minute she got back into the"grind" she felt it all disapear.

This is it!
That glimpse is it!
That glimpse is a glimmer of expansion.
That glimpse is the thread that we all need
to sustain us for longevity.
That glimpse is a witness to infinite love.

06/05/2026

Join me for a One Day Rest and Celebrate Mini Retreat.
Date: Saturday, August 15th
Time: 11am-5pm

August 15th is marks the height of the summer season.
It's a time to REST and REFLECT and RECALIBRATE.

The Secret Sauce to this retreat is....ACCEPTING THE PERMISSION TO REST.

Our bodies and minds recalibrate when we are in a quiet place, surrounded by nature, in good company, and have good food. Embrace flexibility with the itinerary. This allows REST to happen. Let's disconnect from phones unless necessary. The weather will determine if the silent walk is possible. Give yourself the permission to allow things to flow and unfold organically. This is the SECRET SAUCE! I promise no-one will leave stressed! Everyone will leave with a few takeaways to implement at home.

One Day to just take a PAUSE.

To learn more, and sign-up, click the link below.

A beautiful day filled with asana practice, meditation, learning about Yoga and Ayurveda. Dinner and overnight options available

06/03/2026

My opening line to this post is a memory of my Aunt saying.
REST.... when I die I Rest.

Why do we meet REST with such RESISTANCE?

It's really a very interesting thing to think about.

We are a culture that doesn't understand the value of productive rest.
We confuse this with distracted rest.
These are very different.

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My opening line to this post is a memory of my Aunt saying.REST.... when I die I Rest.Why do we meet REST with such RESISTANCE? It's really a very interesting thing to think about.I've been observing how people react to the concept of rest for at least a decade. I never formulated any concrete thoug...

05/26/2026

NORMALIZED BURNOUT

Let’s roll our sleeves up and get into this tender topic.
How does our modern-day culture define things like :
HEALTH, SUCCESS, and HAPPINESS?

The foundation of our modern culture is deeply imbedded in the language of performance. The more I thought about it, the more I wondered, “So what ISN’T based on performance.”

EVERY LITTLE THING IS BASED ON PERFORMANCE.....EVERYTHING!

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As always, I delicately present these topics as an opportunity to share perspective. When we open ourselves to this, possibilities become endless. A small shift in perspective can be the catalyst to big personal and professional shifts.Let’s roll our sleeves up and get into this tender topic.How d...

05/20/2026

May-Yoga and The MIND

Dear LLWS Community,

I have a little story to share about this program...

Back in December I was evaluating a lot of things, including depth of this program and what to do with it. I decided to sit with it for a while.

So, now I'm in India at Indimasi, and I literally walk into guruji for the first time, in person. I was walking up the hill and he was just starting to walk down. We stopped and had a spontaneous chat about all sorts of things. Then he says...Well, without merging the mind with the heart, we can't really come to know ourselves, evolve or grow. I said...WHAT DID YOU SAY????

So, he repeats himself, with a questionable look on his face.

I say, GO ON. He's looking at me half laughing.

In a nutshell, he described the entire vision of Yoga and The MIND. I STOOD THERE WITH MY MOUTH OPEN AND JUST STARED AT HIM.

He asks me, "So you have heard about this concept before, Yes?"

I say...YOU ARE THE ONLY PERSON I HAVE EVER HEARD TALK ABOUT THIS. He has this funny look on his face and he's waiting for me to say something. I'm kind of speechless, but I say, "I've been teaching a program that is exactly what you are talking about, and I just can't believe we are having this conversation." He says, "Ok then you know what to do." That was the end of that conversation.

So, he walks away, and I was late for my treatment because of this conversation. I'm on a treatment table, and all I'm saying to myself is...WHAT THE FLIP....

From that moment on, I understood that this program is something unique and special. It will be for the people who are ready for it.

So, I'm processing all of this, and one of the Dr.'s at Indimasi asks me why I'm not teaching Ayurveda in the US. Once again, I got hit between the eyes with a question. My reply was, "It's the staple of my practice." She says, but Why aren't you teaching it. I say...I DON'T KNOW.

So, now I'm in Ganeshpuri and I'm in a tuk tuk and I randomly get dropped off at the bookstore across from Muktananda's ashram. I went into the book store, and decided to cross over to the ashram. Well, I forogt that the Samadhi Shrine there is only open on the weekends, so I walk in. It was a Sunday. It was magical...I will stop here for now....

I'm sure you are wondering where I'm going with all of this...
So am I...LOL!!

However, all I can say with full confidence that I have a deep understanding that Yoga, Ayurveda and Ta**ra are not separate. It all needs to be broken down into tangible teachings.

This may be the beginning of teaching my CONSCIOUS CONNECTION program in a new way. I taught this at a festival in AZ, and a few other places. But something is brewing here...

Yoga and The MIND is a beautiful learning tool for anyone looking for a deeper understanding of how the mind plays a role in our health and our relationships. When we understand why we do what we do, it brings so much peace and clarity to our lives. There are no prerequisites to join.

All that's needed is an open mind and a curious heart. This is an important component to CONSCIOUS CONNECTION.

We will be talking about Integration vs. compartmentalization.

DATE: Wednesday, May 27, 2026
TIME: 7:30-8:30pm est

TO RSVP, CLICK THE LINK BELOW!

Welcome to Yoga and the Mind virtual series. Each episode of this educational series will have a different theme. We will dive into the human tendencies' of the mind, and learn how Yoga & Ayurveda can support a healthy mind. I call this our mental asana practice. Everyone can benefit!

05/15/2026

Welcome To Leaping Lotus Wellness Studio!

05/11/2026

Alan Watts, a British-American writer talks about life as a playful, illusory game. He’s recognized for interpreting Buddhist, Taoist, and Hindu philosophy for a Western audience.

I had to share this because those of you here me say, “Life is all a play” over and over, will hear it again here. 😛

This is a great reminder for when we take ourselves so seriously!

It’s all a play…a play of consciousness…a Lila!

Love,
Leelah
🌟

05/08/2026

Dear LLWS Community,
I'm so excited to share this news with everyone! Andrew Tanner, the founder of American Yoga Council (AYC) will be joining our next Chatt-TTY Tea.

Andrew and I had a lovely chat yesterday and he asked if he could come to our Tea time. It is a great pleasure and honor to have him. He will lead a meditation, and talk a bit about AYC. We might even share some things that could be happening down the road. 😉🤫🤐 BUT..🤸🏼🥳.
Seeds are being planted! 🌱
I have so much to share and topics to talk about.
We will see how we do with time. ⌛

If you have completed a Yoga Teacher Training with me, or are interested in doing so, this is an extra great opportunity to join us. The vision of LLWS aligns well with AYC.

Chatty-TTY Tea is open to everyone, so please feel free to share this with friends. This is our FREE monthly gathering where we come together in amazing community space.

DATE: Wednesday, May 13, 2026
TIME: 7:30-8:30pm est


To RSVP, click the link below.

https://www.leapinglotusfit.com/event-details/chatt-ty-tea-time-virtual-gathering-6

A zoom link will be emailed to you.
Looking forward to seeing everyone!
Love,
Leelah

05/05/2026

A glimpse of our Weekend Wellness Retreat this past weekend.

Olga was able to share a sound healing session with bowls and gongs. It was so unique and beautiful. Glad you were able to join us.

I ask myself all the time…Why do I offer these retreats❓

These retreats give people the permission to REST. We are so conditioned to be on a schedule, and to make sure we experience everything we can.
This leaves us ALWAYS chasing something.
What are we chasing❓

We feel GUILTY when we rest.
We feel UNACCOMPLISHED when we rest.
We feel ASHAMED when we rest.

We cannot recover from LIFE BURNOUT without REST!

We cannot HEAL anything without REST! ❤️‍🩹

Yes, these retreats offer all sorts of activities, and we can do it all!! 🧘🏽‍♀️

However, most often that’s not what is needed. What is needed is a safe, comfortable, loving space where we can all land and be ourselves!

That’s what happened this past weekend.
These intimate settings allow people to be people!

Not a boss, not a director, not a superhero of any kind, just a person wanting real human connection!

These retreats allow people to spark new friendships, tap into creative ideas they thought escaped them years ago, and feel supported while taking care of themselves.

What happened this weekend was magical!
Why?
Because no one resisted REST!

Gentle movement
Restorative breathing
Meditation made simple
Star gazing
Quiet time
Nourishing food
It all simply happened over the course of the weekend.

Thank you all for joining me on our wonderful weekend journey together!

Hope to see you all again soon!
❤️