Leslie Hanks Yoga Unlimited
Leslie's Yoga Garden — lush outdoor sanctuary

Tallahassee, Florida

Leslie's Yoga Garden

A Living Classroom

Where Yoga Meets the Natural World

The Yoga Garden is an extension of the Yoga Unlimited studio — a carefully tended outdoor sanctuary in Tallahassee where students can practice, study, and simply be still. Surrounded by native Florida plants, Ayurvedic herbs, and the quiet rhythms of the natural world, the garden embodies the same philosophy that has guided our teaching since 1989.

Classical Yoga and Ayurveda teach that human beings are not separate from nature — we are nature. The garden is a daily reminder of that truth, and a place where the lessons of the mat come alive in a living, breathing context.

Outdoor yoga practice in the garden

What the Garden Offers

Outdoor Practice Space

Outdoor Practice Space

The garden provides a natural setting for yoga asana and pranayama. Practicing among living plants, birdsong, and open sky deepens the connection between body, breath, and the natural world — exactly as the ancient yogis intended.

A Place for Stillness

A Place for Stillness

Quiet corners of the garden invite seated meditation and contemplation. The sound of water, the rustle of leaves, and the warmth of the Florida sun create conditions that make it easy to turn inward and settle the mind.

Ayurvedic Herb Garden

Ayurvedic Herb Garden

Rooted in the Ayurvedic tradition that underpins our teaching, the garden grows medicinal and culinary herbs used in classical Ayurveda. Students learn to recognise plants like tulsi, ashwagandha, and brahmi as living allies for health and longevity.

Seasonal Retreats

Seasonal Retreats

The garden hosts intimate day-long retreats throughout the year — a chance to slow down, study Yoga and Ayurveda in a living classroom, and reconnect with the rhythms of nature. Contact us for the current retreat schedule.

"In every walk with nature, one receives far more than he seeks."

— John Muir

Come Visit the Garden

The garden is open to students during class times and retreat days. If you would like to arrange a private visit or learn more about upcoming garden retreats, please get in touch — we would love to welcome you.

Located in Tallahassee, Florida. (850) 385-6904 · [email protected]