Ellen

Ellen is a passionate and dedicated student of the yoga tradition. She has studied and practiced with Raji Thron (Yoga Synthesis), Erich Schiffmann (Advanced Teacher Training), Dharma Mittra (Classical Hatha), T.K.V. Desikachar (Viniyoga), Richard Freeman (Ashtanga Vinyasa), Jonas Westring (Thai Yoga Bodywork), Joseph LePage (Integrative Yoga Therapy), Angela Farmer, Aadil Palkhivala (Senior Iyengar Teacher), Donna Farhi, John Friend (Anusara), Shiva Rea (Vinyasa Flow) and other inspiring teachers. In June 2004, Ellen completed a Restorative Yoga Teachers’ Training at Kripalu, with Sudha Carolyn Lundeen. Ellen’s classes interweave elements of creative Vinyasa, Alignment Principles, inner guidance, Yogic breath work, passive and Restorative Yoga. Most recently, Ellen developed the Masala Restorative Yoga Teachers’ Training based on those techniques. Ellen holds certifications from Yoga Synthesis, Shri Yogi Dharma Mittra and Kripalu, and is registered with Yoga Alliance.