Eleni Sallinger

Hi I’m Eleni!  When I first came to yoga over a decade ago, I didn’t know anything about yoga philosophy or mindfulness practices, but I knew I felt better when I left a yoga class than I had when I arrived.  So, I kept going.  Even on days I didn’t feel like it.  Even when I wanted to run away half-way through class.  And that glimpse of equanimity almost always came (even if it only lasted until I made it back to my car!).  For many years I primarily practiced “yang” styles of yoga, but as I navigated a life-changing health crisis, yin and restorative yoga became special refuges for me.  They helped me stay connected to my body during a time when it felt foreign to me.  I love how accessible these practices are, and how they gently open the doorway for greater mindfulness and bodyfulness even during times of suffering. 

My teaching is also informed by my work as a physician assistant and forest therapy guide, and I hope to share yoga in a way that fosters greater connection to self, community, and all the beings with whom we share this planet.