Elke started on the journey of meditation and self realization over 30 years ago when she was determined to find more to life than what she was brought up with in Germany. Her path took her to spiritual communities in Brazil, India and the USA where she settled in the early 1980’s.
She received her yoga teacher training at the Yoga Room in Berkeley, CA and brings over 16 years of teaching experience and passion to her yoga classes. Elke first learned yoga according to the principals and practice of BKS Iyengar. During her 2 year teacher certification program, as well as studying anatomy, asana and pranayama, Elke took courses in Back Care Basics, Restorative Yoga, Yoga during Menopause, Pre- and Post Natal Yoga, and Seeing and Understanding Bodies.
The practice of Yoga is a living process and Elke has developed her unique style by studying with a variety of teachers. She has been especially inspired by the work of Vanda Scaravelli. Her gentle and non-forcing approach to Yoga make her classes a safe, healthy way to connect with your body, mind, breath.
Submit to a daily practice.
Your loyalty to that is a ring on the door.
Keep knocking, and the joy inside
Will eventually open a window
And look out to see who’s there.
Rumi
