Ellen Stansell, PhD completed her doctoral work at University of Texas in Austin in 2008 with a focus on Philosophy of Yoga. She started teaching Hatha Yoga in 2005 and has taught hundreds of classes at numerous studios and workplace settings. Ellen takes a gentle approach in how she teaches postures and interacts with students, emphasizing breath, awareness, and self-acceptance. With her rich education and enthusiasm for the subject, Ellen incorporates elements of yoga philosophy into all her classes. At the same time, she is down-to-Earth and focuses on serving students and guiding them to develop a practice that meets their unique needs.