Founder

Leslie Petry

Leslie has been practicing meditation for almost two decades. She began practicing meditation to manage the everyday stresses of work, family, and a hectic lifestyle as a professional in the high-tech industry.

She began formal studies in Vipassana, grounded in enhancing mindfulness. After many years of meditation practice, she embarked on a journey with the Gaja Collective and is now a Certified Meditation Instructor. Embracing their mission to bring 1 billion people worldwide into awareness, Leslie teaches corporate, group, and individual classes on mind and body well-being, resilience and stress management, mantra-based meditation, and broader Vedic teachings.

In late 2025, Leslie began her formal training with the Gaja Collective again, dedicating 200 hours to yoga training. To fully embrace her potential and dharma (purpose), she is actively bringing new students along the journey to find their true potential within and is a RYT200 Yoga Alliance instructor.

Testimonials

  • "Leslie has helped me get back on track with my meditation. With patience and grace, she's re-energized by mind, body, and soul."

    Sheryl S.

  • "I've had the pleasure of taking a few of Leslie's classes. She's a seasoned teacher and a great guide to my path to awakening."

    Judy H.

  • "I've been doing mindfulness meditation for over eight years. After taking Leslie’s class I feel my meditation practice has risen to a higher level. Not only can I get to that level faster now, I feel stronger afterwards. Her attention to my specific needs was enlightening and created a safe space for me to embrace the life lessons. When I meditate using my primordial sound I feel like a life warrior. My specific mantra not only is invigorating but also calming creating a new feeling of strength in me. Thank you for changing my life. "

    Ashli H.