Elise’s yoga journey began nearly a decade ago, when she went to her first yoga class with her mom, looking for something that felt different—something that challenged her body in new ways while offering space for stillness and exploration. Having always been drawn to movement through outdoor pursuits like hiking, skiing, and mountain biking, she quickly found that yoga offered a unique complement. It was more than just a physical practice—it was a way to connect inward, move with intention, and find balance both on and off the mat.

In 2020, Elise completed her 200-hour yoga teacher training. What began as a personal passion soon evolved into a deeper calling: to share the transformative impact of yoga with others. Since then, she’s been dedicated to teaching and continuing her own learning, weaving together inspiration from a variety of disciplines and lineages including Rocket, Ashtanga, Slow Flow, Yin, and mobility training.

Elise’s teaching style is creative, intuitive, and rooted in presence. She’s passionate about curating classes that are more than sequences—they’re experiences that guide students out of their busy minds and into their breath and bodies. Her flows are thoughtfully designed to offer both structure and freedom: an intentional balance of strength and softness, effort and ease, tradition and innovation.
At the core of Elise’s philosophy is the belief that movement should feel good, make sense, and be adaptable. Her classes emphasize functional movement, mindfulness, and authenticity—creating space for students to listen inward and move through whatever they’re carrying, whether it’s physical tension, mental noise, or emotional layers. 

“A flower does not think of competing to the flower next to it, it just blooms”-Zen Shin