I am a yoga teacher, coach and creative specializing in multi-dimensional health and personal transformation.

Just as the body creates disease, it can also create healing.

I help individuals find the tools they need to create a healing environment within their body and mind, restoring energy, relieving stress, thereby reconnecting with their passion, purpose and profession.

Integrative Health Coaching

  • I have been working with clients through lifestyle, diet and stress reduction techniques since 2010.
    Vegetarian, 2001
    Sober, 2011
    Sai Ayurvedic College, Miami, FL 2010-2012
    Certified Ayurvedic Practitioner, 2012

    Ayurveda in depth study, Kannur Kerala 2011
    Associates degree in Vedic Studies, 2012

    NASM Weight Loss Specialist
    Institute for Integrative Nutrition, 2022

  • This is a 12 week personalized nutrition, lifestyle and health coaching program. We begin by addressing your goals and working backwards from there. I specialize in helping people with weight loss, pre-diabetes, stress and overall lifestyle balance.

  • Click HERE to submit your application for a FREE Health Consultation, please fill out the health history form prior to our meeting

  • I have partnered with IIN to offer a 25% discount for YOU to learn more about health and wellness and start your career path as a coach. Check out my sample class HERE

Yoga Instruction

  • I’ve logged over 4,000 hours of yoga practice over the past 12 years, majority of which began alone before 5am

    Kripalu School of Yoga and Heath, Stockbridge, MA 200 hour, 2009

    KPJ Ashtanga Yoga Institute, Mysore India July 2012, Jan-March 2013, Jan-Feb 2014, Jan 2016

    Authorized by Sharath Jois to teach Ashtanga Yoga, 2016

    Founder of Ashtanga Yoga Fort Wayne, 2014-2020

    Virtual Yoga Teaching, 2020-present

    Pranayama (breathwork) certification, Yoga Education Collective, 2022

    Student of Sanskrit and Vedic Chanting since 2009, currently studying under the guidance of Shantala Sriramaiah in the Veda Vidyalaya tradition

    Bodhichitta meditation

    I have also taken study and practice in Reiki and magnified healing as well as other energy modalities

    Ongoing Sanskrit study, Oxford Centre for Hindu Studies Online

    I am currently working on a Graduate Certificate in Yoga Philosophy, LMU

  • Develop a Customized Yoga Practice

    In my 12 week 1:1 program you’ll gain clarity and confidence in your own customized yoga practice. Over time we will implement and refine each pose creating a yoga practice you can do anywhere - no need for a yoga studio or membership.


    How it works

    Over the course of 12 weeks, you will have 12 45 minute to one hour virtual calls or in person meetings with me. Ideally we meet once a week, these calls can be via Zoom or in-person. These calls are a blend of yoga instruction, breath attention and accountability.


    24/7 Support and Helpful Resources

    In between calls, you will get ongoing support via text or email. I am available 24/7 to help with the practice or to give feedback. I have given clients wake up calls before or created custom videos. We can work together and figure out something that helps you.

  • Click HERE to be directed to submit your application

  • Have you been practicing yoga for at least five years and have a desire to learn more and teach others? I am hosting an upcoming training Spring 2023 - send me an email to learn more HERE

Mobility and Athletic Performance Coach

  • USA Track and Field Level 2 Coach

    Certified Personal Trainer, NASM

    Youth gymnastics instructor (Summit Academy)

    Improve coordination and mobility by way of Yoga, Pilates, TRX workouts and calisthenics tailored to your specific goals

  • Youth Athletes: gain confidence, mobility, coordination and speed with supplemental training as outlined by USA Track and Field’s policy in how to work with youth athletes. (Written approval by high school coach required)

    Adults: a customized training plan to fit your unique goals (weight loss, marathon training, running, lifelong fitness)

  • The “Farm Gym” at Joseph Decuis Farm (coming soon)

    6755 East 900 South, Columbia City, IN 46725

Pilates Classes

  • Lead Instructor at Club Pilates, Fort Wayne

    National certification, pending

  • Wednesday

    11:30-12:20a Reformer Flow 1

    12:30-1:20p Center and Balance

    Thursday

    9-9:50a Reformer Flow 1

    10-10:50a Cardio Sculpt

    11-11:50a Refomer Flow 1

    12n FREE Introductory Class

    *** you must register online HERE before attending

  • Work with me one on one in the Club Pilates private studio for more personal attention and direct instruction. Private training is great if you are healing an injury, want to build confidence before a group class or wish to work on more advanced techniques. Inquire at studio or send me an email: fortwayneli@clubpilates.com

  • Follow HERE on Instagram for exciting events and workshops

Client Testimonials

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