Lesley Davis Fairbanks
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After many years as a
fitness instructor, Lesley found yoga after a running injury. "I, like many, thought yoga was just
about stretching and meditating, and I was a hard core sweat and muscle burn junkie. I was very
misinformed. I believe yoga saved my body from furthering the injury to my knee and ankle. I have
always been interested in the science of exercise and anatomy, and yoga training has allowed me to
deepen this study."
As she delved deeper into anatomy study, physiology, and natural healing, she was
drawn to intricate workings of the human brain, and the mind body connection so philosophized in
yoga teachings.
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An interest in brain and movement disorders has led her to focus on yoga therapy to help people improve their
quality of life.
Lesley is a lifelong equestrian and has been a licensed horseback riding instructor for nearly 30 years. She now
incorporates her knowledge of balanced equitation with the core strength development of yoga and Pilates to give
riders a competitive edge, or just to help them find a meditative practice that benefits both horse and rider.
Recently, Lesley has added Figure Skaters to her client base. Figure skating requires a tremendous amount of
balance and strength. It is necessary to start finding this strength and balance using the deepest core muscles to
create stability in the body. "I have carefully chosen poses and exercises based on my experience as a competitive
skater. They are designed to increase flexibility, strengthen the whole body and find balance, focus, endurance,
and calmness with breathing techniques. My class is first and foremost tailored to the individual needs of my
students with emphasis always on proper body alignment, mechanics, and safety."
She currently works with private clients and teaches group classes at the Sanctuary of Plymouth, Answer is
Fitness in North Attleboro, Find Balance Yoga in Plainville, Feathers Wellness Studio in Weymouth and elsewhere on
the South Shore.
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