Handstands & Helicopters with Leigh Coates - Yogi, Pilot, Entrepreneur
In this episode, Sylvia talks with pilot and yogi Leigh Coates about practice, migration, flying, commitment, acceptance, and much more. Her journey is one of a trailblazer bringing dreams to reality and finding a way to pursue a core calling. We talk flying in Alaska, practicing yoga on-the-job, enduring a devastating injury, and using setbacks to comeback with more determination and moxie. We also talk about being an entrepreneur, using photography to share on IG, and the value of creating an Instagram community especially during COVID. Leigh is hard to pigeonhole - you will just have to listen yourself!
Topics Include
Finding consistency in yoga practice
Being the first female Jet Suit and Jetpack pilot
The possibility of jet pack based sports
Learning to fly as a teenager
Flying to bordercross snowboarding and back to flying
The freak accident that ended her snowboarding career
Finding gratitude, overcoming challenges
Valdez, Southern Alaska, glaciers, peaks and wilderness
Connection to the outdoors and remote places
Using social media to build community
Resources Mentioned
Connect with Leigh
Instagram: @leighyogipilot
Instagram: @helipilotleigh
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