elena donnelly

Elena Donnelly is a certified Kripalu RYT200 instructor. She began her journey with yoga a long time ago when she happened upon an Ashtanga class.  Elena was immediately in love with yoga and its ability to calm her mind and relax her body.  After many years of practicing in the Ashtanga tradition, which is known for its challenging physical requirements, Elena became frustrated with the fact that she couldn't share the yoga she loved because of the physical limitations of many people she knew.  After trying many different styles of yoga, Elena found herselfat the Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health.  It was there that she completed her teacher training and recieved her certification.  Through the philosophies of Kripalu, Elena found a union between breath and movement.  Elena went on to complete a teacher training in Restorative Yoga.  Her journey with yoga is ever continuing.  Yoga is truly a way of life for her, and not just a practice on the mat.

Elena is passionate about sharing the benefits of yoga and making it accessible to all.  She has embraced the belief that each persons yoga practice should be their own based on what is right for their body.  Her teaching style brings ones attention inward.  In focusing on coordinating breath with movement and truly experiencing the sensations in the body, she leads class in a way that allows a person to safely challenge themselves physically thus building strength, flexibility, confidence, and most importantly peace of mind.