Who is she

Elise is a lifelong learner dedicated to becoming the best version of herself so that she can arrive in the world as authentic as possible. Elise originally went to school to be a Nurse Practitioner, but soon found that was not her path. She has been teaching yoga since 2021 after taking her teacher training shortly after stepping away from school. Elise loves finding purpose within her passions and she does so in as many ways as possible. She has been a ski instructor for 5 years, an early childhood education teacher for 3 and just recently finished her education to become a licensed massage therapist.

Elise has built Essence in motion to share her yoga teachings and massage with her community in Red Lodge MT. Elise works to so that she can help people through mobility, movement and caring for their bodies in a holistic and well rounded way. Elise believes that when we care for our bodies first, they respond better to stress, work load, and adventures that we expect ourselves to succeed in. Book a massage or join a yoga class with Elise to learn more!

What is Essence in Motion

The Essence of a Wildflower:

Journal entry by Elise 2024

What do you believe the essence of a wildflower is?

is it the way it reaches for the sunlight, tracking its sun beams throughout the day. Is the essence the shape, the petals tiny or large, the colors showing off shades of blues, purples, and pinks. Is the essence of a wildflower the way it smells when you stick your nose in so deep the petals tickle your cheeks. or is the essence of a wildflower the strength that is shows when the winds try to break its stem. Is the essence of a wildflower the physical properties or is it the way a bright color in a field of green makes you stop, and breathe in. To pause time as you bask in the glory of its beauty. Is the essence of a wildflower given to all or only those who believe they have the time to stop, to think, to admire and understand. The essence of breathing in your surroundings, of being so fully in the moment nothing else matters, nothing else is seen.

If this is the essence of a wildflower the essence of motion is the ability to move without pain, without discomfort. to move in a way that doesn't make you stop and think should I be doing this? Is this safe? The essence of motion is the ability to be in the moment so fully you forget you are moving. Its a dance of breath, steps, twists, and bends. The movement doesn't have to be one thing, but it has to be embodied. It has to bring a light, a smile to your face. a heartbeat so deep within your chest. An awareness of fingertips, of toes. Of where I am, who I am, and what I am becoming in this moment.

I believe we all have the ability to feel free within our own skin. Free of pain, and free to move in a way that brings us energy and light. I work as a yoga teacher to emody these principals as well as a massage therapist to help you feel fully alive and well in your body.