Marlene Boyette is an educator, trauma-informed wellness practitioner, healing arts facilitator, ceremonialist, yoga and meditation teacher, and founder of Leela Yoga + Wellness. With degrees in Early Childhood Education and Psychology and over 20 years of experience bridging education, wellness, and community care, she creates experiences that integrate movement, mindfulness, sound meditation, ritual, and contemplative practice. Her work is rooted in the belief that healing is relational and that transformation happens when people feel seen, welcomed, and connected to themselves and one another.

Marlene recently served for a decade as the full-time Yoga and Mindfulness Teacher at an independent elementary school in Boston, where she designed and led a preschool through sixth-grade curriculum integrating yoga, mindfulness, restorative practices, and social justice. During her tenure, she founded the school’s first Students of Color Affinity Group after serving on its Social Justice Task Force, helping cultivate spaces grounded in belonging and representation. She also develops wellness programming for middle and high school students, supporting young people in building sustainable practices for emotional well-being. 

Marlene’s commitment to social justice extends beyond schools through the creation and facilitation of affinity spaces that foster connection and community.

Inspired by the joyful spirit of the children she teaches, Marlene named her practice Leela Yoga + Wellness after the Sanskrit word līlā, meaning divine play. This philosophy of curiosity, creativity, and presence shapes her work, inviting people of all ages to approach healing with openness and compassion. Through Leela, she offers trauma-informed yoga, sound meditation, retreats, professional development, and community wellness experiences rooted in accessibility, choice, and collective care. She is also the creator of Yoga for Us, a monthly BIPOC-centered gathering, and Grief & Praise, an immersive experience honoring the intersectionality of loss and joy, while making space for remembrance, gratitude, ritual, and communal healing.

Marlene has facilitated programs across the U.S. and beyond, partnering with public / government agencies, educational institutions, cultural organizations, and global brands. Whether working with children, educators, or communities, her work invites people to slow down, reconnect with themselves, and remember that healing is something we cultivate together.

SCHEDULE

Marlene will be offering a Summer Kids Yoga Series, held on two Tuesdays and two Thursdays from 11:00-11:45 PM

Tuesday August 18th, Thursday August 20th, Tuesday August 25th, Thursday August 27th.