WAYA Yoga is a sanctuary for real bodies in a fast world.

Our classes blend mindful movement, breathwork, and nervous system regulation to help you slow down, release stress, and reconnect with yourself.

Each practice is designed to build gentle strength, restore balance, and support your body’s unique rhythm—so you can move through life feeling grounded, calm, and at home in your own skin.

Located in San Clemente, CA — also offering online yoga classes.

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In a world that glorifies speed, be a rebel for stillness.

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Join Lesley for in-person yoga classes in San Clemente designed to reconnect you with your body. Slow down, breathe deeply, and move with intention.

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WHY WAYA?

A practice beyond performance. WAYA invites you to move gently, breathe deeply, and come home to the quiet strength within your own body.

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RESOURCES

Dive into articles, tools, and gentle practices for nervous system regulation, relaxation, and mindful living. Support your practice and feel more grounded every day.

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Lesley Kingsland is the founder of WAYA Yoga — Welcome As You Are.

WAYA Yoga offers classes that honor movement and rest, body and breath, designed to re-establish our natural balance - our RHYTHM. Our yoga practice enables us to RISE into our power. This RIPPLES out into our relationships, work, and communities, inviting others to do the same. Our method is inspired by practices in nervous system regulation and the Applied Polyvagal Theory for yoga. It is informed by inclusive mental, health and trauma-educated programs.

Lesley's approach helps you pause and RESET; so that you can feel at home in your body, exactly as you are.

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