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"Inspiring You to Lead a Healthier, More Fulfilling Life"
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yoga news: featured teacher
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Ellie’s class is always fun and always different. Her personality and energy keep the class engaged and excited about each pose. Her style allows beginners to be comfortable and more advanced students to be challenged -Cathy Adams
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Here's more about Ellie in her own words...
I fell in love with yoga the very first time I stepped onto a mat. I was pregnant with my first child and decided to take a pre-natal yoga class. Instead of feeling limited by my ever-changing shape, I felt that yoga was teaching me to open my body in new ways. I continued with yoga after my son was born and never looked back.
There are so many things I enjoy about yoga… the challenge of a vigorous asana practice, the thrill of going upside down, and the uncertainty of balancing poses. I love that I can end a practice feeling strong, yet soft. Centered, yet expansive. Energized, yet calm.
Yoga has taught me much about life off the mat as well….I’ve learned to intuitively listen to my body and to breath during difficult situations. I’ve found that there is a delicate balance between effort and surrender. Yoga has inspired me to be playful and to try new things. I’ve learned that it’s OK to be still.
Seven years into my yoga practice, I found Anusara yoga. I immediately connected with its uplifting philosophy and elegant Universal Principles of Alignment. Teaching since 2007, Anusara remains my biggest influence.
I live in Elmhurst with my very tall husband and two children. I feel very lucky to be able to share yoga in the community where I live. I’ve been called a “social butterfly” since I was a little girl, and have always been energized by being around other people. I love movies with buttered popcorn, books of every kind, meeting new people, big cities, dinner parties and summer BBQs, reading with my kids, Yankee candles, working in my yard, family bike rides, Thanksgiving, playing piano, red wine and salty snacks.
Things I really, really appreciate….. grace, my health, my husband’s sense of humor, my fantastic kids, daily phone calls with my sister, old friendships, excellent teachers, and a job that I love doing.
I truly believe that everybody can benefit from yoga….it is not only for the very flexible. You just need to start. In my classes, we remind each other to celebrate life and we support one another. We work hard. We laugh. A lot. If you would like to come and play with us, I would be honored to see you in one of my classes.
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Here are what students have said about Ellie’s classes!
Ellie has inspired me as a student in the way only an excellent teacher can. She brings warmth, joy, and fun to the practice of yoga. Each class of hers is different and physically challenging. I'm always learning something new which encourages and strengthens me in my practice. Through Ellie, I have been motivated to have a lifetime love and appreciation of yoga. I also believe that Ellie cultivates a wonderful community among her students and I look forward to practicing yoga among friends. – Renee Mitchell
Ellie’s class is always fun and always different. Her personality and energy keep the class engaged and excited about each pose. Her style allows beginners to be comfortable and more advanced students to be challenged – I have been attending Ellie’s class for over a year and my practice and confidence have increased significantly! – Cathy Adams
I love taking yoga class with Ellie. She takes great pains to give us detailed instruction on proper form and alignment. I always leave class invigorated and ready to face the day. It makes me wonder how many yoga years I wasted not doing poses properly and therefore not getting the full benefits out of my practice. – Karen Cushing
Ellie's class has great energy. She starts off with an inspiring message and carries that message throughout her class. It helps keep me open minded and focused on my movements. Ellie is a positive and motivational instructor that genuinely cares about yoga and how you can benefit from its practice. Because of this she is able to teach all levels very easily within her class. I thoroughly enjoy Ellie as an instructor and leave the Vinyasa class feeling revitalized. – Veronica Lawless
I love Ellie's classes. I always leave feeling both physically & mentally refreshed. She is a gifted teacher & my practice has become much stronger since I began taking her classes. I recommend her to anyone that is interested in yoga. - Julie Gihl
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