I am a 500-hour
E-RYT Yoga Instructor…
With more than 20 years of practice and twelve years of teaching experience.
Based in Seattle, WA, I teach with intention, a sense of humor, and an open heart. I lead weekly studio classes in person and on Zoom, offer private yoga sessions and facilitate yoga retreats in the Pacific Northwest and at various international locations.
My classes offer students a balance of stability with fluidity, and alignment with ease. I teach all the eight limbs of yoga, and each class is anchored to breath.
I feel yoga infuses daily living with a sense of joy, wonderment, and peace. I encourage students to move beyond their physical practice and to experience off the mat the self-love and awareness they have cultivated in their practice. My teaching has been described as nourishing, clear, insightful and “a beautiful, peaceful practice that strengthens the body and calms the mind.”
I believe that our wisest teacher lies within our own hearts and guides us through the world with grace, compassion, kindness, and love. I humbly share this sacred practice of yoga from a place of deep respect for and knowledge of the ancient teachings, my own teachers, and all the teachers that came before them.
Testimonials
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"This was my first yoga retreat but it won't be my last with YOAS. It was absolute perfection. Nancy Lea is the most wonderful and beautiful yoga teacher. I felt physically and mentally renewed and refreshed after a week of classes with her. The retreat center was incredible. The rural setting with a shaded outside platform for morning sessions was the perfect place to practice yoga. The food was delicious; the breakfasts were my favorite!! The surrounding area was fun to explore and there were a variety of activities to do during off time from hiking to swimming to exploring beaches and cute towns. I made friends from around the world as well! Communication from YOAS was excellent and we had no problems along the way. I loved this retreat. This was an unforgettable week. Thank you!"
Margaret
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”What can I say about Nancy? Amazing, patient, enthusiastic, a wonderful yoga teacher whose knowledge was broad and enthusiasm infectious. As someone on their first yoga holiday the bar has been set very high, I learnt so much that I am still trying to take it all in, but I came home better than I went, wanting to do and learn more. Nancy didn't just teach us yoga, the poses and flows, she taught us about how important it is in our daily lives and how it can better us and help us deal with the trials and tribulations in our hectic and stressful lives. I can honestly say this was one of the best holidays of my life, thank you so much for a wonderful experience.”
G. Williams
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"Thank you Wendy. The Cocoon retreat was very beautiful - the location, opportunities for exploring the area and numerous gorgeous beaches, the friendly, relaxed attention from all the staff; the food was absolutely delicious, creative, plentiful. And of course, Nancy Lea. As my sister and I discovered on our retreat last October to Tigmi she is an exceptionally talented, even gifted, teacher who is such a naturally empathic, generous and delightful woman. I cannot recommend her retreats highly enough- she has the balance of yoga and meditation perfectly in tune for enhancing a mixed community of students. I am now following her online classes and look forward to attending future retreats with her."
Pat
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"Nancy’s teaching is grounded in a deep knowledge of the 8-limbed path of yoga. Each of Nancy’s classes is designed to offer a well-balanced physical experience combining specific asanas through intelligent and creative sequences. Additionally, Nancy challenges her students to work toward mindful presence and awareness in each class. Most importantly, Nancy has the rare gift of genuine compassion and authenticity that creates a sincere and honest experience for her students in every class."
Manisha D.
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"I practice yoga to reconnect with what is real. Nancy has a teaching method that does just that and more. She inspires me to be free and boundless. Her beautiful soul illuminates the studio and her wholehearted approach radiates through her compassionate guidance. Effortlessly, she directs you back to the present moment where you feel anything is possible even when you’re having one of those days where you want to withdraw and escape. I’m continually awestruck at how calm and grounded I feel after taking one of her classes. I emerge restored and with openness and clarity in my heart. Transformed with a more quiet mind and a pure sense of wonderment always keeps me coming back. With love and so much gratitude."
Susan C.
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"Nancy offers an active yet balancing class with, led with an open heart and a grounding presence. As a student, these elements allow for inward reflection and facilitate a connection to the mind and body. While Nancy has a solid working knowledge of anatomy, asana, and how to skillfully instruct structural integrity within poses, her classes go beyond asana into the deeper aspects of yoga as she interweaves philosophy, the chakras, the elements, meditation, and pranayama throughout class. As both a student and teacher of yoga, Nancy both offers the type of class that I am inspired to take and the type of class that I aspire to teach."
Sarah E.
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"Nancy's teaching style perfectly balances a strong physical yoga practice with mindful movement. She artfully guides her students to surrender to the physical and mental realities of the present moment while simultaneously challenging them to move outside their comfort zone. I leave every class feeling like I've learned something new about yoga, my body, and/or my mind, and I would recommend Nancy's classes to any aspiring yogi - from beginners to advanced."
Sara S.
Training & Certification
In 2021, I completed my 300-hour training with ISHTA Yoga (Integrated Science of Hatha, Tantra, and Ayurveda), and I continue to practice and study with my teachers Yogiraj Alan Finger, Sarah Platt-Finger, Mona Anand, and Peter Ferko.
