Our Practitioners

Lea Grimaldi has loved movement since childhood, beginning with neighborhood games and cheerleading. 

Later she began running road races and marathons. When tight hips caused by distance running urged her into a yoga studio in her 20s, she found pigeon pose, fell in love with yoga, and soon began teaching. She has taught yoga to people of all ages, from 6 to 88. 

In 2014 she discovered a new love, Pure Barre, which keeps her mind and body engaged and happy. She teaches regularly in Westport and Darien. In addition, she teaches an indoor elliptical class at Club Sweat.

Yoga Pump combines traditional yoga poses with pop music and the optional addition of ankle weights, free weights, and resistance bands. Fun and inspiring music adds to the Yoga Pump experience.

Also a reiki master, Lea focuses on energy, providing a physical, mental, and spiritual workout. Her personal passion is to guide people of all types and ages to their highest potential through their yoga and fitness practice, one breath at a time.

When she’s not teaching or working out, Lea loves spending time with her husband and two boys, writing, reading, watching football, and taking advantage of our local beaches.