Authorized-Level 2 Ashtanga Yoga Teacher & Yoga Therapist
Elinore has practiced yoga since 1996 and taught since 2004. She began her journey with the Bihar School of Yoga in Northern India and explored Vipassana meditation through extended silent retreats. In New York, she discovered Ashtanga Yoga with Eddie Stern and was captivated by its meditative flow and strength. It has been her daily practice since 2001.
She is a Level 2 Authorized teacher by KPJAYI/SYC in Mysore, India. Her studies began there in 2004 with the late Sri K. Pattabhi Jois and continued for many years with his grandson, Sharath Jois. She also holds a Yoga Therapy qualification from Yogacampus in London (2016) and completed a Mindfulness Meditation Teacher Training with Christopher Titmuss in 2018.
For Elinore, yoga is a way to connect more deeply with the unfolding of life. She teaches traditional Ashtanga Yoga, informed by her background in yoga therapy and meditation. Her classes guide students to engage with their personal process, supporting greater self-awareness and self-reliance.
Testimonials
Elinore introduced me to self practice, the reason I fell in love with Ashtanga. Although we no longer live in the same city, I attend her classes whenever I get the opportunity. She is a serious and disciplined teacher, but also one with warmth, tenderness and understanding. – Sean – London
I met Elinore at the beginning of my Ashtanga journey. Her deep knowledge of yoga, trust in the practice and her relaxed nature helped me tremendously to gain confidence and settle into my own practice. In the Mysore room she creates an atmosphere where everyone feels seen and well cared for. – Thorben – Göttingen
Elinore was my yoga teacher for 6 years in Berlin. She was very attentive and I loved her precise instructions and the way she would gently push me deeper into the pose. After each session I felt very balanced and grateful. I learned to trust her completely and loved her attentive, heart-warming manner. — Claudia – Berlin
I am very grateful for the practice with Elinore, and wish I would have had more time to learn from her. I have seen her teaching absolute beginners and advanced practitioners alike with the same patient manner. With her many years of experience, deep understanding of the practice and kind soul, she is is an absolute inspiration of a yoga teacher. – Hanna Kallenberg – Australia
Elinore’s knowledge of and enthusiasm for Ashtanga yoga is both astounding and inspiring. She practices and teaches with such sincere conviction that it encourages the student to share her immense enthusiasm. Her friendly, easy-going nature makes you feel comfortable from the first class, whatever your ability. You will leave her class feeling you have had expert guidance and made a great friend. — Johanna – London