Zarra Leonard

My name is Zarra and I am a passionate yoga teacher, movement specialist, and wellness coach. I love supporting those who are reluctant to move (like myself!) discover and establish new exercise and nutrition patterns to support overall wellness. I believe that the path to sustainable wellness is made up of many small, accessible behavioral shifts that serve to change our wellness trajectory. 

 

My professional journey started in 2018 when I became a certified personal trainer through NETA. From there, I went on to earn my RYT-200 certification in 2019 and then my RYT-500 certification in 2022, both through Yoga Farm Ithaca. In 2023, I obtained a degree in Exercise Science with a Sport Sciences concentration from Ithaca College, allowing me to sit for the Exercise Physiologist certification exam. Returning to school as an adult non-traditional student to pursue my passion for movement is one of my proudest accomplishments.

 

Continual learning, growth, and evolution are extremely important to me. Captivated by the growing research in this field, I'm always expanding my knowledge and applying it to my own life. And of course, I'm thrilled to share what I discover with others along the way.

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My goal is to help individuals truly understand and appreciate their bodies and what they are capable of. I am dedicated to dismantling the old diet and fitness culture fads of the past that always promised quick results, many of which I myself have fallen victim to. 

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Together, let's embrace wellness as a journey and discover the power within ourselves to create lasting change.