Yoga Bio

Elli believes in the potency of yoga as an integrative mind, body and spirit practice. She loves the alchemical healing power, the soul nourishment and the eternal teacher that a dedicated yoga practice can be. Teaching yoga is a gift to her and through her; an act of devotional service and love.

Elli has been practicing yoga since 2000, however, it wasn’t until her own healing journey with traumatic brain injuries and adrenal fatigue, that she really deepened her practice. She was unable to even attend a yoga class for a few years because of her severe fatigue and post-concussion symptoms, therefore developed her own practice that would heal and energize her. This is ultimately what led her to study energy healing, shamanism, all things metaphysical, and to complete her RYT 200 hour power vinyasa training at FlyDog Yoga in Charlottesville, VA in 2015. Additionally, she has completed a 50 hour yin teacher training at Bala yoga. All of this, her background as an exercise physiologist, and the boundless unfolding of life are what informs her teaching style.

Teaching a yoga class is like improvisational art. With that in mind, Elli purposefully brings grounding energy, intuitive presence, and openness to what the moment invites. Her students love her creative flows, and intelligent sequences that often build to a challenging peak pose. She may lead you to “your edge” so that you expand your boundaries, or draw you “back home” to the beauty of your core. Either way, she invites embodiment, self-love, and even laughter.

What brings her back to the mat are the sweat-drenched practices where you leave all your "shit" on the mat, that feeling of flowing directly from the heart, tear-filled savasanas from deep emotional processing, sweet, juicy yins, and those practices where you dig down to the inner warrior surprising even yourself with your strength..

Elli’s intention is to inspire heart-centered alignment and awaken you to the freedom of your infinite-self. She is grateful to offer sacred space in moon ceremonies, workshops, international retreats, and weekly classes.

Class Schedule

Kailua Kona, HI [Big Island]

Sunday

Candlelight Yin 6-7:15pm
Wednesday
Next Level Flow 5:45-7pm

Friday

Vinyasa Flow

9:30-10:30am

Saturday

Hot Vinyasa 60 10:15-11:15am

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Private and corporate sessions available upon request

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Testimonials

“I wanted to share my experience in taking Elli's class on a regular basis for about 6 months. I am a trained Ashtanga practitioner. I studied under the best teachers and have attended classes all over the world.

I was pleasantly surprised when I took Elli's class. Structure repetition excellence and control are some of the words used to describe Ashtanga Yoga. I was looking for a teacher to help me find that discipline I felt was missing in my practice. She brought that in, but in a whole fresh and unexpected way.

Her creative flows, breathwork and cues all bring your focus to the right here and now in the most playful way. I highly recommend you try any of her flow classes. I am a regular to her Wednesday 4pm at Yoga Nest.”

-Lauren, 2023

“When Elli first walked into the room I knew we all were going to soar, to fly, and be grounded at the same time. And love. Love for herself and everyone in the room. Like, wow! She has not yet said a single word. Being this present is a gift. I started to be more present, and full of love. With a clear and intuitive voice Elli teaches vinyasa, yin yoga, yoga nidra, breath work and meditation. The practices are beautiful, creative and challenging. Elli has the gift of letting a person know how wonderful they are just by being in their presence.”

- Ken R. Seattle, WA

“Elli’s Yin yoga class is a must experience. The environment she creates is perfect to get the most out of the practice. Her presence provides a perfect calm energy to the space and she is super intuitive about what the class energy is thought as well as what support is needed individually.”

-Keith B. Sammamish, WA

“Sinking into my body to discover inner peace is my experience with Yin yoga led by Elli. Entering into her class with the outside world of demands and pressure quickly dissipate as she begins her class. Her voice encourages me to silence the mental chatter. Her gentle guidance reminds me to ease into my body, not pushing or judging. I am surprised when I hear “if there are any other moves your body needs before savanna…” How could the class already be done: It’s like getting a massage and I wish for more time. When we conclude with a collective Om, I am filled with appreciation to my teacher and my body for this precious gift.”

-Kim G. - Psychotherapist, Sammamish, WA

“Elli’s yin classes create a safe place to let go. She is soft, receptive, hands-on and accepting of your space emotionally and physically. Through this openness and attentiveness her presence and classes are healing. Healing to the body, mind and spirit. I highly recommend her classes.”

-Ingrid J. Marriage and Family therapist

“Elli’s yin classes are penciled into my schedule as dates with my soul! Her hands-on work with students as well as guided meditations have helped me cultivate a sense of non-violence and compassion, or ahimsa, toward myself. Elli’s presence in and of itself is healing, and she is adored by her students. I wouldn’t trade 6:30pm on Sundays for anything!”

-Emi P. Seattle, WA