Elise Nolan

Elise tiptoed into her first vinyasa studio in 2009 on the advice of a personal trainer. Her hamstrings were chronically tight, and the grouchy trainer insisted on more stretching. Elise wanted to run out half-way through the tough class, but stayed because it was too embarrassing to pick up her mat and make a commotion in front of everyone. When class was over, she practically floated out the door - all smiles. The yogic bliss set in, the cranky trainer was left behind, and the rest is history!

E entered yoga teacher training in 2011, never expecting to actually become a teacher. A self-described “nerd,” she chose to attend Hatha training in order to deepen her meditation skills and learn more about the practice she treasured (and for the excuse to read tons of yoga books). The Universe had other plans, however, and once student-teaching began Elise realized that she loved sharing knowledge just as much as practicing.

Not one to discriminate, she is influenced by and continues to study Anusara, Baptiste, Bikram, Iyengar, gentle/restorative, and various yinyasa-style forms of yoga in order to help every student find a perfect complementary fit. A runner and plant-based Master Gardener with interests in nutrition and meditation, she focuses on helping other athletes find their Satchidānanda, or personal bliss.