Taj Yoga's Profile

Theresa Elliott has been fascinated by the capacity of the human body since early childhood. Her exploration began in routine children's sports, made its way through music and dance, and then on to yoga in 1987. Theresa became a certified Iyengar teacher in 1990 and has gone on to establish herself as a nationally recognized practitioner and teacher of yoga. Her yoga inspiration comes from long time friend and mentor, George Purvis, and from the anatomical precision of Judith Lasater.

Core work, unique movement patterns and humor form the heart of her teaching. “Why” and “what are we doing” are continual themes in class as students come to understand the rules of the body, and then the rules for breaking the rules!

Theresa is the demonstration model for Judith Lasater’s highly acclaimed book, “30 Essential Poses: For Beginning Students and their Teachers”, and modeled for Hugger Mugger Yoga catalogs, posters and products and served as an Ambassador to Blue Canoe, organic yoga clothing and active wear. She wrote and released the video, "Stillness in Motion: Yoga Vinyasa" and appeared in Yoga Journal's 1996 calendar.

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