At this time of his life he found that intense physical exercise was his antidote to his over active monkey mind “With a broken down body how do I achieve my familiar body connection to nature, and the serenity of mind that my daily relationship with Breath, Body and nature brings?” e.g. This 'awakening' was a result of chronic injury from, overuse of his body, a motorcycle accident, and a misdirected determined mind that he used very well to ignore and manage his 'pain'. When did the path of Yoga begin for Elias?Īs a lifelong competitive endurance athlete, avid surfer, and daily fitness advocate to promote a strong body and calm mind, Elias awoke to Hatha yoga in the early 90’s. He is a Lululemon Ambassador and is a trained Re-evaluation Counseling. Elias also teaches yoga/meditation workshops, hosts yoga/meditation retreats, mentors yoga teachers and is a yoga studio design consultant. When he is not training others internationally, he teaches at studios locally in Northern California. Elias’ natural ease and calm creates a safe and empowered learning environment and this inspires students and teachers alike.Įlias trains and certifies new yoga teachers and also leads continued education yoga teacher trainings. His teaching method accommodates new and experienced yoga students, as well as those with injuries or body and mind limitations. He has multiple yoga certifications and is a registered E-RYT 500, and YACEP (continued education) trainer with Yoga Alliance.Įlias believes yoga is for everyone and his teaching style reflects this. He has been practicing yoga/meditation for over 25 years and has studied and trained with a variety of teachers internationally. He has committed his life to the pursuit of connection, health and well being.
Elias Gaitan is a passionate and devoted yoga/meditation practitioner and teacher.
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