Leslie Carson

Education

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  American Viniyoga Institute

  2015 - 2017

  Certified 500 hour Viniyoga Teacher Yoga

  The American Viniyoga Institute™ uses the term Viniyoga to refer to an approach to yoga that adapts the various means and methods of practice to the unique condition, needs and interests of each individual – giving each practitioner the tools to individualize and actualize the process of self-discovery and personal transformation.The practices of yoga provide the means to bring out the best in each practitioner. This requires an understanding of a person’s present condition, personal… Show more The American Viniyoga Institute™ uses the term Viniyoga to refer to an approach to yoga that adapts the various means and methods of practice to the unique condition, needs and interests of each individual – giving each practitioner the tools to individualize and actualize the process of self-discovery and personal transformation.The practices of yoga provide the means to bring out the best in each practitioner. This requires an understanding of a person’s present condition, personal potential, appropriate goals and the means available. Just as every person is different, these aspects will vary with each individual. Show less

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  Yogadharma 300 hour Immersion and Teacher Training

  2013 - 2014

  RYT-200hr yoga teacher certification pending 8 Limbs of Yoga, Anatomy and Therapeutics, Ayurveda, Yogic Philosophy, and Sanskrit

  Activities and Societies: Yoga Alliance The Blissful Path to Bliss"For centuries, Wise Ones have taught that a path to ultimate happiness requires immersing ourselves in both the study and practice of yoga. This program teaches these two wings in equal measure. The student develops or deepens their current spiritual practice within a lineage with roots back to the yogi Naropa (1016-1100 CE) and the Lord Buddha himself. The study and practice moves students into their highest potential, and develops a bodhisattvic world-view so… Show more The Blissful Path to Bliss"For centuries, Wise Ones have taught that a path to ultimate happiness requires immersing ourselves in both the study and practice of yoga. This program teaches these two wings in equal measure. The student develops or deepens their current spiritual practice within a lineage with roots back to the yogi Naropa (1016-1100 CE) and the Lord Buddha himself. The study and practice moves students into their highest potential, and develops a bodhisattvic world-view so that they can be of highest service to other beings." Amy and Will Mead Show less

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  Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus

  1980 - 1982

  Bachelor's Degree Biology, Chemistry

  Majored in Biology/Chemistry

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  The Restaurant School at Walnut Hill College

  2011 - 2012

  6 month Intensive Whole Food Cooking Program Completion Natural Cooking and Integrative Health

  All physical matter is made up of energy, a basic principal of Physics. As individuals, we find it harder to accept the world as energy, because as a human species, we have lost touch with the rhythms and patterns of nature. Understanding nature is vital to our health and our ability to be responsible for ourselves and the health of our families, society, and ultimately, the health of our planet. This course of study taught me how to better connect the energy of food with my own health and… Show more All physical matter is made up of energy, a basic principal of Physics. As individuals, we find it harder to accept the world as energy, because as a human species, we have lost touch with the rhythms and patterns of nature. Understanding nature is vital to our health and our ability to be responsible for ourselves and the health of our families, society, and ultimately, the health of our planet. This course of study taught me how to better connect the energy of food with my own health and that of my wider world AND make it irresistible to eat! Show less

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  Fairleigh Dickinson University

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  Bachelor of Science - BS Biology/Chemistry