Elise Mitchell, BS, E-RYT500, TIYT
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Hi! Welcome to the Shala!
I am an ever-blooming human enjoying the sometimes crazy dance between the mundane and the mystical. I am a Registered Yoga Teacher (E-RYT500) with Yoga Alliance, a member of International Association of Yoga Therapists, a trauma-informed yoga educator, and a national speaker for yoga in clinical treatment settings. I have a decade of experience teaching to special populations that include those struggling with PTSD, addiction, depression, ED, anxiety and panic disorders. I also specialize in working with neurological and autoimmune disorders such as MS, TM, and fibromyalgia. My passion for the therapeutic application of yoga comes from my own story of healing trauma. |
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I grew up uttering more than once, "If I could, I would be a life-long student" so... yoga is a good gig for that. I have been highly fortunate to have studied with some of the most respected teachers of our time including Arun Deva and Srivatsa Ramaswami. I am currently studying to become an Ayurvedic practitioner through the California College of Ayurveda. I have been teaching yoga full time for the last 10 years in both public, private, and clinical settings. I am also a passionate health coach on the side.
I come to class with the intention that I am here to serve and get beyond blissed out when I see so many heart-felt exchanges in the shala. I bring my ever-expanding knowledge of Yoga in all it's facets -- philosophy, lifestyle, pranayama, meditation, asana and their effects on our biology, psyche, and spirit. I also bring a down-to-earth attitude and hope my corny one-liners make someone giggle. My classes are infused with compassion, total acceptance, and lightheartedness to help students find their center, their joy, their authentic Self. Can't wait to see you on the mat!
I come to class with the intention that I am here to serve and get beyond blissed out when I see so many heart-felt exchanges in the shala. I bring my ever-expanding knowledge of Yoga in all it's facets -- philosophy, lifestyle, pranayama, meditation, asana and their effects on our biology, psyche, and spirit. I also bring a down-to-earth attitude and hope my corny one-liners make someone giggle. My classes are infused with compassion, total acceptance, and lightheartedness to help students find their center, their joy, their authentic Self. Can't wait to see you on the mat!
Lana Hiss, RYT200
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Aloha! My name is Lana. I have been practicing yoga for about 7 years.
I have always loved to dance and stretch. It was through discomfort in my hips and spine, that led me on this journey to the importance of a yoga practice. I am so grateful for learning to combine breath and movement, to work through tension and create alignment. I took Elise Mitchell's teacher training in 2020. Studying the philosophies of yoga, combined with the inspirations and teachings from Elise, was life changing. Yoga takes on a whole new form as you integrate it into your daily life, as an awakening meditation. I look forward to all the growth that comes through using my voice to instruct, flow and breathe together. Thank you for being a sacred part of this beautiful journey, to create health and unity. Namaste! |
Sarah Stratton, RYT200
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Sarah is a 15 year yoga student and trained as a teacher with Elise in 2016. She works and plays outside and loves the qualities of yoga that bring balance to the body, the mind and the positive effect practice has on her relationships and work. Her classes and teaching are influenced by Hatha and Ashtanga teachers, and very informed of yoga for athletes while including a restorative and gentle element. Sarah lives in Virgin and has taught a variety of classes in the community and is excited to share time together at the Shala!
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