Leena Patel was initiated into yoga at the age of 4 by her grandfather Gordhanbhai M. Patel who was a swami and a direct disciple of Mahatma Gandhi in India. She grew up learning the various techniques of yoga and meditation, as well as spiritual practices such as Kirtan, Japa Mantra, Likita Japa and Pranayama.
At the age of 10, she was introduced to Buddhist philosophy and at 17 she was initiated into lay Buddhist organization ‘Soka Gakkai International’. Her teaching talent and abilities quickly surfaced and she soon became appointed a Young Women’s Leader in the organization, guiding hundreds of women on their spiritual path.
Her classes are infused with her joyful and radiant spirit, her knowledge of Hindu, Buddhist and Tantric philosophy which brings age-old teachings alive for the modern practitioner and an in-depth understanding of anatomy and healthy alignment principles of the body for optimum performance through the vehicle of Hatha Yoga. She is also a gifted Thai Yoga Massage therapist, certified Pilates teacher and Relax and Renew Trainer.
Leena Patel is currently based in Las Vegas living and breathing yoga in her daily life. She is the author of several published articles on yoga, health and spirituality.
She can be reached via her website: www.leenapatel.net