Elsie's Yoga Kula

The Prologue to My Manifesto In The Seat of The Teacher

Elsie — Wed, 15 May 2013 00:27:17 +0000

It was like putting clothes on that just didn’t fit. I felt fake. I felt like an impostor. I drew back into myself and hid. I might even say that I was scared. In fact I was scared, I just didn’t know it when it was happening. I wonder of you guys can guess what [...]

Artfully Planting Seeds – Your Ground

Elsie — Sat, 11 May 2013 18:41:56 +0000

I remember taking at least 3 yoga classes a week with some of the most qualified and masterful instructors. I remember thinking nothing of buying an unlimited yearly class pass at my favorite yoga studio for over 1k. I remember immersing myself in Yoga Journal plus all the countless yoga books that kept on growing [...]

Clear. Emerging. Creating.

Elsie — Tue, 07 May 2013 23:29:19 +0000

I am overwhelmed. HUGELY so. Not the kind of overwhelm that you might think…like too much going on, too much stress, not enough time, trying to dig myself out, but one that is all about… CLEAR ACTION Who knew you could get that? There have been a series of shifts in my life since the [...]

Artfully Planting Seeds – How’s Your Soil Doing?

Elsie — Sat, 04 May 2013 14:43:12 +0000

How do you feel right now? When you stop moving, and finally settle, even if for a moment? I want you to focus on the sensations in your body. How does your body feel when you open up to your exhale? Tired. Hungry. Achy. Delighted. Settled. Anxious. Resistant. Yummy. Scared. Ungrounded. Cold. Hot. Happy. Be [...]

How A Hotel Sparked My Yoga Sadhana

Elsie — Sat, 27 Apr 2013 14:41:18 +0000

The impetus for this major transition that I’m going through began on Election Day 2012. The Daddy of the house gifted us a surprise stay at a local hotel. This was the first time that our little family was going to stay at a hotel together! It was completely magical. Giant soft yet firms beds. [...]

Surviving Terror – A Personal Story

Elsie — Sat, 20 Apr 2013 14:21:40 +0000

Indomitable: Incapable of being overcome, subdued, or vanquished; unconquerable. From my childhood… I remember fear above any other emotion, although its just now that I recognize it as fear. I remember the way fear and anxiety felt in every part of my being. I also remember terror and fearing for my life, even at the [...]

Benefit Yoga Class for Muppeteer Michael Earl in December!

Elsie — Sat, 24 Nov 2012 15:49:14 +0000

Amazing Yoga Class in Pittsburgh To Benefit Michael Earl! WHERE: BYS Studio in the Southside WHEN: December 7 at 6:30 pm I work for myself. Yes, in full disclosure I do work substantially for an amazing new media company that has been beyond supportive on a part time basis. The other half of my income [...]

Ep 97: Invest Deeply 45 Minute Level 2 Yoga Class

Elsie — Sat, 24 Nov 2012 10:30:10 +0000

When was the last time you invested in yourself? Download MP3 of Yoga Class I’m not talking about buying something, whether it be a yoga class, a workshop or even a nice new outfit. I’m talking about taking some REAL time to be with yourself, to feel your body, to listen to what’s going on [...]

Help! I Keep Slipping Down The Wall Doing L Pose

Elsie — Mon, 30 Jul 2012 17:05:28 +0000

Yoga Q & A: A little of this and a little of that, all yoga related and all aimed at empowering your own practice wherever you are The following question came via email from one of my students/friends/yoga teachers. Hope it helps you out! Slipping Down The Wall Doing L Pose At The Wall Dear [...]

Elsie Shares About One WHIRL Yoga Fest in Pittsburgh July 28 2012

Elsie — Tue, 24 Jul 2012 18:15:08 +0000

Elsie Shares About One WHIRL Yoga Fest on July 28 2012 from Elsie Escobar on Vimeo. Hi guys! Just a quick little post telling you about this awesome Yoga Fest here in Pittsburgh this upcoming weekend! It’s gonna be totally off the hook, with a vast array of classes, workshops and just plain ‘ol yoga [...]