Elina Kivikoski

Hello - My name is Elina, and I am a Yoga and Mindfulness Teacher. I grew up in a household where yoga was studied by my parents, but it was only after several years in Academia, and a decade working around the world for a Multinational Financial Technology company that I started teaching yoga full time. My style is focused on the biomechanics of the body and working in the intersections of mobility and strength, infused with a decent amount of breath awareness and at least a little bit of yoga philosophy. As a life-long athlete I have gone through few big injuries, teaching me valuable first hand lessons about (E/)ego, patience, rehabilitation and holistic approach to healing and bouncing (or crawling, as it sometimes felt) back to active lifestyle. I firmly believe that yoga works for everybody and every body to support us in life. The key is to find the teacher(s) and style(s) that resonate with you. I encourage my students to ask questions, to continually inquire what is – but also to dare to let go and surrender, to see what unfolds. Again and again. I would love to meet and see you in my classes.