What do you do, and how long have you been in business?
I’m a yoga teacher and wellness consultant, running community classes and bespoke retreats. I’ve been teaching yoga for over 10 years and building my wellness businesses since returning to the UK in 2022.

Why did you create Yoga with Leo?
My name is Leomi and I live in Leicester. “Leomi” can be a bit of a mouthful, so people often call me “Leo”. It felt natural to use that for my yoga business. The only funny thing is, people sometimes assume I’m a man from the name!

What do you think has been your biggest achievement since launching your business?
Seeing people leave my classes and retreats lighter, calmer, and re-energised. Creating real impact in people’s wellbeing feels like the greatest achievement.

Is there something most people don’t know about you?
I lived in Sri Lanka for 7 years, where I set up and ran a yoga and surf guesthouse and taught at an international school. I can speak some/enough Sinhala.

Is there a single person who you have learned the most from in your life? If so, what did they teach you?
My daughter Lily. She teaches me every day about resilience, joy, and the importance of being present.

If you could have dinner with one living or non-living person, who would it be and why?
Jesus Christ, who else? To sit at the table with Him, to ask questions, and to simply be in His presence would be the greatest honour.

What is your favourite film of all time?
Moulin Rouge “The greatest thing you’ll ever learn is just to love and be loved in return.”

What is your best advice for people starting out in business?
Believe you can, and work towards that and you will achieve it all.

What’s next for you and your business?
I’m launching luxury corporate retreats in Sri Lanka later this year under FloState Retreats, expanding The Unwind Lab for workplaces, and continuing to grow my local yoga community in Leicester.