1:1 Yoga in hackney, east london or online

Ultimately, yoga is a practice of self-remembrance. Of making space in the body, in the breath, and in life — for more ease, more clarity, more aliveness.

Through breath work, movement, meditation and rest, yoga offers a way to soothe the nervous system, ease anxiety, and slowly and safely begin to release the weight of stored stress or trauma. It’s a practice of softening — of coming home to your body, your breath and your inner sense of ease.

The word yoga comes from the Sanskrit yuj, meaning “to unite.” At its essence, yoga is about remembering wholeness — reconnecting body, mind and soul, and finding balance in a world that often pulls us away from it.

There’s no right way to do yoga, and no such thing as being “bad” at it. All bodies, all stories and all experiences are welcome.

My teaching is simple, therapeutic and rooted in care. You won’t find advanced shapes or abstract philosophy — just a supportive space to slow down, breathe deeply and listen inward. While strength and flexibility may come in time, they’re not the aim. What matters is how the practice meets you — and how it helps you feel.

I focus on creating a space for your nervous system and body to feel safe, to relax and to let go of whatever you are holding onto so you can begin the valuable work of healing and live with a greater feeling of spaciousness and vitality. My approach is gentle, evidence-based and trauma informed and prioritises reconnection with the breath, body and sensations.

Over the past decade, I’ve worked with people from all walks of life: doctors on the frontline of the pandemic, students, veterans, corporate teams, teenagers, and those navigating grief, trauma, burnout or simply the overwhelm of modern life. I hold space with gentleness and curiosity, offering tools from Hatha, Yin and Restorative yoga.

This work is especially meaningful to me because I know — personally and professionally — how much the body holds. Pain, fear, tension, loss: these things live in us until we feel safe enough to let them move on. That’s what this practice offers: a space to feel, to release, to rest. A space to begin again.

If you’re feeling disconnected, heavy, anxious, or just unsure where to start, you’re not alone — and you don’t have to figure it out alone. Whether you’re completely new to yoga or returning after time away, I offer a compassionate, non-judgmental space to explore at your own pace.

Yoga can beautifully complement talking therapy — working from the “bottom up” to support emotional healing and nervous system regulation. Many of my clients find the combination incredibly powerful.

If any part of this speaks to you, I’d love to meet you.

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Click the button below to schedule a free 20 minute call, so I can find out what brings you to yoga and what you’re looking to experience and work with.

© Richard Pilnick
private yoga hackney
1:1 yoga hackney
1:1 yoga hackney

some of the benefits of yoga:

  • Reduced stress and anxiety

  • Reduced neck, back and shoulder pain

  • Better sleep

  • More energy

  • A greater sense of wellbeing

  • Greater presence, awareness and mindfulness in day-to-day life

  • Improved self-confidence

  • Better intuition

  • A boost in self love and creativity

  • A deeper feeling of trust in - and connection to - life

  • Feelings of spaciousness and generosity in mind and body

  • Better relationships

  • A feeling that time has opened up and the pressure is off

  • Improved mental clarity and cognition

  • Greater productivity

  • Physical strength, stamina and flexibility


Choose from 2 class options:

1) in person

I work from quiet, cosy therapy spaces in Shoreditch and Hackney Central. Please let me know which location suits you best.

2) online

Suited to those with a busy schedule, who are travelling for work, or who wish to receive support throughout the month without leaving home.

DETAILS:

50 minute sessions run in packs of 5, with the option of using those 5 sessions as many times a week as you like. All 5 sessions must be used within 2 months from starting.

I also work with clients on an ongoing basis which is where we see the most dynamic and transformative results. Feel free to ask about receiving regular, sustained support with your practice.


testimonials

I first approached Ellie to see if she could help me through a particularly difficult time due to bereavement and recovering from breast cancer. Initially I booked 10 private sessions which I found so helpful I immediately booked a further 10. I have found Ellie’s approach and varied knowledge of restorative, meditative yoga really helpful in learning to relax, rest and sleep. Ellie’s nurturing and encouragement has given me the confidence in flow yoga which has improved my strength, balance and focus. I have recommended Ellie to so many of my clients.
— Sally, Physiotherapist
Ellie helped me over 3 weeks at home post surgery, firstly through meditation to enhance recovery and rest and secondly to focus on healing using restorative, yin and hatha yoga to enable movement in a mindful way. She was able to help me relax through discomfort and then introduced gentle movements, which speeded up my healing process. She is empathetic, patient, knowledgeable and has the most calming manner. After my surgery she was able to deliver meditation and movement to compliment post surgical care and recovery. Not only did it help with the physical aspect of my recovery, but also aided my mental well-being by increasing my confidence in understanding my body and the healing process.
— Julie, IT
I loved working with Ellie. She helped me deal with my anxiety in a way I wasn’t able to on my own. She also taught me the basics of yoga and how to love every bit of it we did together. She is very knowledgeable and has a passion for what she does. Her patience gave me the feeling that I was able to control my anxiety better. I would 100% recommend working with Ellie if you want to learn to control your anxiety using a variety of breathing exercises and meditation, or if you simply love yoga.
— Kristie, Construction Law
I decided to book private yoga classes on the back of a busy London work schedule and a lot of personal grief. I’ve since seen a huge improvement in my stress management and general wellbeing. Ellie has been super cool.
— Ant, Finance
I felt very calm and centred after a private yoga class with Ellie. I’m normally so stressed and anxious that it was actually a little disconcerting! That memory of deep relaxation has however left a trace in my body that I continue to find helpful and important. Ellie is a warm and generous teacher, who is also able to talk intelligently about what she does: helping me for example to understand my psychological resistance to a newfound state of body/mind. Thanks so much, Ellie.
— Tom, Trainee Psychotherapist