Leslie Sikes
Leslie Sikes is a Cincinnati yoga instructor with over 20 years of teaching in studio, institutional, and private settings. She has participated as a student on a trip with The Travel Yogi to the Galapagos Islands and has led trips with The Travel Yogi to Panama, Kenya, Iceland and Patagonia. These experiences have truly changed her life in many ways.
Leslie teaches yoga studies for The University of Cincinnati. This curriculum allows college students to access yoga and meditation through their college career. She was the driving force behind the creation of a yoga studies certificate at the university. She also teaches yoga for the athletics teams at UC.
Leslie’s yoga training consists of 200 YTT in Ashtanga Yoga, 300 YTT in Rocket Yoga and certifications in Yin Yoga, Prenatal Yoga and Mindfulness. She recently completed her 500 YTT at Modo Yoga Nicaragua and currently teaches hot yoga and workshops for Embra Yoga Cincinnati.
When it comes to teaching, Leslie’s goal is to help students use yoga to stay connected both spiritually and physically, on and off their mats. She loves music and is constantly creating new music playlists to match her teachings, which she subsequently shares with her students. Leslie currently lives in Clifton with her husband and two girls, Lila and Rose.
Leslie’s Travel Yogi Story
Reaching out to The Travel Yogi was the best decision I ever made. Visiting the Galápagos Islands had been a lifelong dream, and traveling first as a student was transformative. I had the chance to experience the vibrant local cultures, restorative yoga practices, and find a space to truly disconnect and recharge my soul. Better yet, I gained a whole new community of open-minded, warm-hearted friends.
That unforgettable trip inspired me to start leading retreats myself. From tropical adventures in Panama and life-changing safaris in Kenya, to the magical Northern Lights of Iceland and the breathtaking wilderness of Patagonia, every place we’ve visited has changed me in ways I’m still discovering. I take care of the connection and movement while The Travel Yogi handles the seamless logistics—allowing you to simply show up, rest, and explore.