Leanne Ovalles

LEANNE OVALLES | Leanne has been practicing Kripalu Gentle Yoga for more than 26 years and teaching for over 20 years. Leanne began sharing her love for yoga while serving in the Peace Corps in Turkmenistan. Upon her return from Peace Corps, she completed her 200-hour yoga teacher training at the Kripalu Yoga Center in Lenox, MA. Since that time, she has taught yoga in a variety of settings including schools, libraries, senior centers, and on-site at business organizations all over RI. Leanne has also run 'Yoga and Walking' events in RI, sharing the joy of doing yoga in beautiful places in nature and making it accessible to all.

In addition, as an adult educator Leanne has been passionate about integrating yoga and mindfulness into her classrooms with immigrants, refugees, and individuals experiencing homelessness. Leanne has traveled to more than 20 countries and loves exploring new places and learning about different cultures. 

Leanne is a Kripalu 200-hour certified Yoga Instructor and completed a 60-hour Path of Service Yoga Outreach teacher training with Shri Yoga.