Lesley Fightmaster was a deeply respected yoga teacher whose warm, alignment-focused style made yoga accessible and transformative for thousands around the world. A certified instructor registered with Yoga Alliance, Lesley earned her 200-hour certification through YogaWorks in 2006 and went on to complete a 300-hour training, eventually achieving E-RYT 500 status

Over her career, she taught and mentored dozens of yoga teachers as part of YogaWorks’ teacher training faculty, leading both 200-hour and 300-hour programs. Her teaching combined meditative, flowing vinyasa with precise alignment and a gentle sense of humor — always reminding students that yoga is not about perfection, but about showing up.

Lesley built her online yoga presence with her husband Duke, who supported her by filming and producing her YouTube classes. Her mission was rooted in making yoga available to all kinds of bodies — offering safe, modifiable practices that prioritize breath, alignment, and self-kindness.

Although Lesley passed away in 2020, her legacy lives on through her catalog of videos, as well as the community she built. Her online platform continues to guide practitioners around the world in building strength, flexibility, and a grounded, mindful practice.