I’m twenty-eight and I live in Herstmonceux, East Sussex with my partner James and our lovely one year old boy, Atlas. We have a cocker spaniel, a leopard gecko and a green tree frog!
I’m all about caring deeply for my mind, body and soul - prioritising wellness, healing and nourishing myself, living slowly, holistically and intentionally.
Teaching yoga and sharing its gifts truly feels like my soul’s purpose.
When not on the mat, I run three times a week. I’m not a fast runner, but I sign myself up for races anyway! I run because it makes me feel good and enables me to keep up with my toddler, nieces and nephews! I’m currently training for my first ever half marathon in Spring 2026 (and I’m terrified)...
I also write poetry and literary fiction, enjoy long walks through the countryside with my family and love hiking and travelling. We’ve taken Atlas to nine different countries, one festival, countless race finish lines and we’re planning to walk the whole South Downs Way with him in 2026!
Hi, I’m Elana!
Yoga brought me home to my body.
For much of my life, my relationship with my body was complicated: shaped by anxiety, control, trauma, and the feeling that it was something to manage rather than listen to. Yoga arrived quietly, at first as a way to stretch and breathe, but over time it became something much deeper: a way of rebuilding trust with myself.
Through yoga, I learned that strength doesn’t have to be harsh, discipline doesn’t have to be punishing, and movement doesn’t have to be about shrinking or striving.
Yoga taught me how to feel again, how to notice my breath, my emotions, my limits, and my needs. It gave me the strength to survive postpartum after a traumatic birth and guides me daily through motherhood, mental health challenges, change, and growth.
It has become a constant, steady companion in my life and allows me to meet myself exactly where I am and I am so blessed to share its magic with others.
My Yoga Journey
✶ Reiki First Degree (July 2024)
✶ First Aid Training (Feb 2026)
IN PROGRESS
✶ Yoga Teacher Training 200Hr (May 2026)
✶ Reiki Second Degree (June 2026)
