Evan LeontisMay 3, 20217 minEmpower Yourself: Conquer the Stress Response CycleEmpower Yourself by Conquering the Stress Response Cycle
Evan LeontisSep 20, 20204 minSelf-Care Survival Guide to Online TeachingAt 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 LeontisApr 24, 20201 minChakra Chanting MeditationA Chakra Chanting Meditation is a powerful practice where we chant the sounds associated with each chakra and feel the vibrations that...
Evan LeontisApr 20, 20201 minChakra Breathing MeditationI 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 LeontisMar 27, 20201 minCultivating Compassion: A Loving Kindness Meditation for Stressful TimesOur 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 LeontisJan 15, 20206 minMeditation: the Radical Act of Just BEINGThe 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 LeontisJan 28, 20196 minPracticing the Way of AlohaMy husband and I spent two magical weeks exploring the Hawaiian Islands over winter break. This was our first time traveling to Hawaii...
Evan LeontisNov 21, 201811 minMental Practice: What it is and how you can use it to optimize your performancePracticing is an essential activity for us as singers. We practice to solidify the vocal technique we are learn voice lessons, to learn...
Evan LeontisJul 17, 201814 min"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 LeontisMay 11, 201813 minPractice for Real Life: An Interview with Soprano Jennifer SgroeI 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 LeontisApr 9, 20186 minThe Yamas Part 2I 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 LeontisMar 8, 20184 minYamas Part 1: Ahimsa and SatyaAHIMSA Ahimsa is often translated as non-violence or, more simply, kindness. It is the action of behaving with thoughtful consideration...
Evan LeontisFeb 23, 20184 minThe Yamas and Niyamas as Tools for LifeIt 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 LeontisFeb 6, 201812 min"You can mine yoga forever": An Interview with Voice and Yoga Teacher Dr. Madeline MiskieI 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 LeontisJan 11, 20184 minAbhyasa and Vairagya: Finding Balance Between Effort and Letting GoAs 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 LeontisDec 7, 20176 minBe 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 LeontisDec 7, 20172 minWelcome 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...