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Empower Yourself: Conquer the Stress Response Cycle
Empower Yourself by Conquering the Stress Response Cycle
Evan Leontis
May 3, 20217 min read


Self-Care Survival Guide to Online Teaching
At the end of my first full day back teaching voice lessons online a few weeks ago I felt like I’d been run over by a truck. I had a...
Evan Leontis
Sep 20, 20204 min read


Chakra Chanting Meditation
A Chakra Chanting Meditation is a powerful practice where we chant the sounds associated with each chakra and feel the vibrations that...
Evan Leontis
Apr 24, 20201 min read


Chakra Breathing Meditation
I find the chakra system fascinating. As I have learned more about it in the last few years, it has helped me deepen my understanding of...
Evan Leontis
Apr 20, 20201 min read


Cultivating Compassion: A Loving Kindness Meditation for Stressful Times
Our world is in need of love and healing as we face the current global crisis. During this trying time, I encourage you to try this...
Evan Leontis
Mar 27, 20201 min read


Meditation: the Radical Act of Just BEING
The act of meditating in our current social climate is a radical choice. Let me explain. Modern society has trained us to be consumers-we...
Evan Leontis
Jan 15, 20206 min read


Practicing the Way of Aloha
My husband and I spent two magical weeks exploring the Hawaiian Islands over winter break. This was our first time traveling to Hawaii...
Evan Leontis
Jan 28, 20196 min read


Mental Practice: What it is and how you can use it to optimize your performance
Practicing is an essential activity for us as singers. We practice to solidify the vocal technique we are learn voice lessons, to learn...
Evan Leontis
Nov 21, 201811 min read


"The information has to be gleaned from the doing": An Interview with YOGAVOICE® founder,
I recently had the pleasure of sitting down with YOGAVOICE® founder, Mark Moliterno. Mark is a well-known, accomplished singer, voice...
Evan Leontis
Jul 17, 201814 min read


Practice for Real Life: An Interview with Soprano Jennifer Sgroe
I recently had the chance to sit down with soprano, voice teacher, and yogi Dr. Jennifer Sgroe to chat about how her yoga practice has...
Evan Leontis
May 11, 201813 min read
The Yamas Part 2
I am continuing on my journey through yoga philosophy’s yamas (if you missed part one, be sure to check it out!). This post covers the...
Evan Leontis
Apr 9, 20186 min read


Yamas Part 1: Ahimsa and Satya
AHIMSA Ahimsa is often translated as non-violence or, more simply, kindness. It is the action of behaving with thoughtful consideration...
Evan Leontis
Mar 8, 20184 min read


The Yamas and Niyamas as Tools for Life
It seems like life is one long series of transitions. My own life has felt especially transitory in the last couple years as I have...
Evan Leontis
Feb 23, 20184 min read


"You can mine yoga forever": An Interview with Voice and Yoga Teacher Dr. Madeline Miskie
I first met the fabulous Dr. Madeline Miskie when we were both freshman voice majors at the Eastman School of Music back in 2003. I...
Evan Leontis
Feb 6, 201812 min read


Abhyasa and Vairagya: Finding Balance Between Effort and Letting Go
As we begin a new year (Happy 2018!) it can be a great time to examine some of the ways in which we conduct our lives. My fiancé and I...
Evan Leontis
Jan 11, 20184 min read


Be Kind. Be Honest. Be Awesome.
At the beginning of my yoga teacher training in Bali last summer one of our two amazing teachers presented our group with three simple...
Evan Leontis
Dec 7, 20176 min read


Welcome to Inner Voice: The Intersection of Yoga and Singing!
Welcome to my brand new blog, Inner Voice: the Intersection of Yoga and Singing! This blog will explore topics pertaining to yoga and...
Evan Leontis
Dec 7, 20172 min read
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