Our story
Leela is balance, playfulness and being present for the realest and truest moments in life. Leela is the reflection and the journey of the lessons we learn on the mat and how we live them off the mat. Leela is inspired out of bliss. Leela is bliss. Leela is community. Leela is yoga and Leela is you.
Leela लीला Sanskrit Meaning – “Divine Play, sport or pastime”. Consciously moving through the game of life.
AN IDEA IS BORN
2012
2013
LEELA IN THE PARK
Kelsi Ludvigsen and Tonje Naess embark on a journey of planning, manifesting and dreaming
Frogner Parken became Leela's birthing ground. Weekly donation classes brought about a community of supportive, fun and loving people.
STUDIO RENOVATIONS
2013
2014
FIRST MEMBERS
With the new year around the corner, Leela is working hard to finish studio renovations and building the dream team.
Leela welcomes their first members and marks the start of a beautiful journey and practice ahead.
NEW OWNER
2018
REACH 300 MEMBERS
2019
Kelsi decides to sell her shares to Tonje's sister Ingrid, and Ingrid becomes the new co-owner of Leela.
NEW BEGINNINGS
2021
Leela reaches its goal of over 300 members! But this also makes us realize we have limited space to grow...
Leela is offered a new location in Gamlebyen with plenty of space to grow her community.