About Me
Hi, I’m Ellen.
I began studying and practicing Yoga in 1984 after completing my degree in Psychology at the University of Rhode Island. I am a certified Yoga Therapist (C-IAYT) and a 500-hour Registered Yoga Teacher.
For nearly four decades, Yoga has been the compass by which I navigate my life. While it can certainly be practiced on the mat, I experience it most deeply as a lived philosophy — one that informs how we grow, relate, and meet the challenges of being human.
For more than 30 years, I have taught, mentored, and guided students in a variety of settings. I served for nearly 20 years as faculty and student mentor in the Kripalu School of Integrative Yoga Therapy and offered a 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training program in Rhode Island for 14 years. Supporting the development of practitioners and professionals has been one of the great honors of my life.
Today, my work continues to evolve. I remain devoted to teaching and mentoring — through workshops, classes, and professional guidance — supporting sincere practitioners and professionals who wish to deepen their understanding of Yoga philosophy and the subtle dimensions of practice. My intention is to help integrate these teachings into daily life in ways that are meaningful, sustainable, and transformative.
Before dedicating myself fully to Yoga, I worked in the human service field as a clinician, social worker, and program manager. That foundation continues to inform my understanding of resilience and the application of Yoga to real-life challenges.
Nature restores me and returns me to what is essential. Travel opens my heart to the many ways of being human. Gardening, hiking, kayaking, snowshoeing, biking, and quiet moments of stillness nourish my days, as do daily walks with my dog, Rumi.
Life unfolds gently in “little house,” my home in Rhode Island, where I create, teach, and welcome others into a space of inquiry, growth, and authentic living.
Namaste,
Ellen