Rebecca Elsen

I integrate Yoga, Thai Bodywork, Myoskeletal Alignment Techniques and Reiki into my offerings! Having taught for 30 years, I love learning and my students are my best teachers. My practice deepened following an accident and opening a studio was the next step in my journey. Following the close of the studio during Covid, I transitioned to mainly outdoors, online and spaces around town. Many thanks and blessings to my teacher Maryam Ovissi, owner of Beloved Yoga – her encouragement is paramount in my journey. When I am not teaching, you can find me outside enjoying Mother Nature. ERYT500, YACEP, RYS200

 

Why Qualifications Matter

Yoga is a beautifully layered practice. Learning about Yoga – the discipline, execution, history, philosophy, The Eight Limbs – should be shared with reverence and wisdom. Safety and inclusion are paramount.

Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT)

Yoga teachers who complete a 200- or 500-hour teacher-training program may apply for registration and use of the RYT credential, provided their training and teaching experience meet Yoga Alliance’s requirements.

E-RYT 500

  • Complete a 500-hour yoga teacher-training program
  • Teach a minimum of 2,000 hours and for four years
  • Adhere to ethical and continuing education policies

E-RYT 200

  • Complete a 200-hour yoga teacher-training program
  • Teach a minimum of 1,000 hours and for two years
  • Adhere to ethical and continuing education policies

YACEP – Continuing Education Providers

The YACEP designation is designed for experts in the yoga community to set them apart and to teach courses that qualify as Continuing Education hours for RYTs. The YACEP designation is only open to E-RYTs.

Certifications & Education

EDUCATION

Vayu, Master of Science Yoga Therapy, 2024

ERYT500
YACEP
300RYT Vinyasa Yoga & Modern Yoga Therapy, Beloved Yoga
200RYT Vinyasa Yoga, Beloved Yoga
200RYT Hatha Yoga, Karuna Yoga
200RYT Integral Yoga, Yogaville
Phoenix Rising – Yoga Therapy L2    Trauma Informed Yoga Training
Functional Safety in Yoga

Riverview Spa – Ayurvedic Thai Yoga Massage L2
The Vedic Conservatory – Vedic Thai L1
Thai Yoga Trainings – Foundational L1, Table L2

Freedom From Pain Institute – Myoskeletal Alignment Techniques

Usui Reiki Master
Reiki L1

SUPERPOWER
Holding Space

TEACHERS
Leslee Bender (The Bender Method), Beryl Bender Birch (Ashtanga Yoga), Allison Davis (Yoga Therapy), John DeMinico (Blue Collar Yoga), Nischala Joy Devi (Yoga of the Heart), Lauren Eirk (Yoga Integrated Science), Teri Gentes (Health & Nutrition), Petra Kolber (Yoga & Fitness), Devra Kudeviz (Ashtanga Yoga), Daniel Orlansky (Meridian Yoga), Pat Pao (Anusara Yoga), Robert Sherman (F.I.T., Inc.), Beth Shaw (YogaFit), Shiva Rea (Yoga Trance Dance, Prana Vinyasa), Integral Yoga, Yogaville, Bhekaji Lynch (Anatomy, Ashtanga, Iyengar), Doug Keller (Anusara Hatha), Dr. Joe and Michelle Esposito (Anatomy), Ilena Gonzalez (Ayurveda), Kate Desiro (Embroylogy/Bowen Technique), Krishna Das (Kirtan), Dr. Markus Saraswati (Dao Yoga/Hormonal Imbalances), Gary Kraftsow (Viniyoga), Maryam Ovissi (all of the above and more)