ABBY PATERSON
Abby first discovered the depth of yoga’s teachings in 2011 while running cross country and track in college. The practice nourished her body and brought joy to her spirit; She had to learn more. After completing her 200 hour training in 2015 in Tampa, Florida, Abby began teaching as an act of service, hoping to share the gifts this practice gave her. Each class is a spirited reflection of Abby's training in power vinyasa, yin + restorative, iRest Yoga Nidra, and trauma informed adaptive yoga. Through teaching private sessions, group classes, and co-leading teacher training and retreats, she has facilitated over 1,000 hours of yoga and meditation to a broad range of students. From beginners and expecting mothers to special ops military and elite student-athletes, Abby finds great joy in creating an inclusive and welcoming community for all. Abby offers a heartfelt, breath-centric flow, designed to calm the nervous system and balance the body. She strives to curate an environment of introspection, playfulness, and reverence for this sacred practice.
Abby first discovered the depth of yoga’s teachings in 2011 while running cross country and track in college. The practice nourished her body and brought joy to her spirit; She had to learn more. After completing her 200 hour training in 2015 in Tampa, Florida, Abby began teaching as an act of service, hoping to share the gifts this practice gave her. Each class is a spirited reflection of Abby's training in power vinyasa, yin + restorative, iRest Yoga Nidra, and trauma informed adaptive yoga. Through teaching private sessions, group classes, and co-leading teacher training and retreats, she has facilitated over 1,000 hours of yoga and meditation to a broad range of students. From beginners and expecting mothers to special ops military and elite student-athletes, Abby finds great joy in creating an inclusive and welcoming community for all. Abby offers a heartfelt, breath-centric flow, designed to calm the nervous system and balance the body. She strives to curate an environment of introspection, playfulness, and reverence for this sacred practice.
ELLI YOKOCHI
Elli believes in the potency of yoga as an integrative mind, body and spirit practice. She loves the alchemical healing power, the soul nourishment and the eternal teacher that a dedicated yoga practice can be. Teaching yoga is a gift to her and through her; an act of devotional service and love.
Elli has been practicing yoga since 2000, however, it wasn’t until her own healing journey with traumatic brain injuries and adrenal fatigue, that she really deepened her practice. She was unable to even attend a yoga class for a few years because of her severe fatigue and post-concussion symptoms, therefore developed her own practice that would heal and energize her. This is ultimately what led her to study energy healing, shamanism, all things metaphysical, and to complete her RYT 200 hour power vinyasa training at FlyDog Yoga in Charlottesville, VA in 2015. Additionally, she has completed a 50 hour yin teacher training at Bala yoga in Seattle. She taught in the Seattle area until moving to the Big Island in 2020. All of this, her background with an MS and BA exercise physiology, and the boundless unfolding of life are what informs her teaching style.
Teaching a yoga class is like improvisational art. With that in mind, Elli purposefully brings grounding energy, intuitive presence, and openness to what the moment invites. Her students love her creative flows, and intelligent sequences that often build to a challenging peak pose. She may lead you to “your edge” so that you expand your boundaries, or draw you “back home” to the beauty of your core. Either way, she invites embodiment, self-love, and even laughter.
Elli’s intention is to inspire heart-centered alignment and awaken you to the freedom of your infinite-self. She is grateful to offer sacred space in moon ceremonies, workshops, international retreats, and weekly classes.
Elli believes in the potency of yoga as an integrative mind, body and spirit practice. She loves the alchemical healing power, the soul nourishment and the eternal teacher that a dedicated yoga practice can be. Teaching yoga is a gift to her and through her; an act of devotional service and love.
Elli has been practicing yoga since 2000, however, it wasn’t until her own healing journey with traumatic brain injuries and adrenal fatigue, that she really deepened her practice. She was unable to even attend a yoga class for a few years because of her severe fatigue and post-concussion symptoms, therefore developed her own practice that would heal and energize her. This is ultimately what led her to study energy healing, shamanism, all things metaphysical, and to complete her RYT 200 hour power vinyasa training at FlyDog Yoga in Charlottesville, VA in 2015. Additionally, she has completed a 50 hour yin teacher training at Bala yoga in Seattle. She taught in the Seattle area until moving to the Big Island in 2020. All of this, her background with an MS and BA exercise physiology, and the boundless unfolding of life are what informs her teaching style.
Teaching a yoga class is like improvisational art. With that in mind, Elli purposefully brings grounding energy, intuitive presence, and openness to what the moment invites. Her students love her creative flows, and intelligent sequences that often build to a challenging peak pose. She may lead you to “your edge” so that you expand your boundaries, or draw you “back home” to the beauty of your core. Either way, she invites embodiment, self-love, and even laughter.
Elli’s intention is to inspire heart-centered alignment and awaken you to the freedom of your infinite-self. She is grateful to offer sacred space in moon ceremonies, workshops, international retreats, and weekly classes.