Claire Eli

Claire Eli is a movement, yoga, and meditation teacher who loves to explore the world through the physical body. Initially studying in Greece with the US-based school SYI School Yoga Institute, she went on to train between Spain and London with Frog Lotus Yoga and has taken additional training in Forrest Yoga. Claire has also studied with Peridance Capezio Dance School in New York.

Her motivation and continuous inspiration comes from teaching students of all backgrounds, body types, and abilities; believing that there is a place for everyone on both the yoga mat and the dance floor. 

After spending 5 years in London Claire went on to teach in health and spiritual retreat centres throughout Europe, South East Asia, and Central America. She has partaken in S.N. Goenka Vipassana, and has studied Buddhist mindfulness meditation techniques from teachers across India and Cambodia. Furthermore, she has gained valuable insight from working with shamanic practices and plant medicines in both the UK and Guatemala.

In 2020 Claire returned to New Zealand, she is honoured to be part of the East West team! 

Claire’s careful use of cuing and intelligent sequencing, encourages students to reconnect with the wisdom of their own body and move from a place of inner strength, ease, and curiosity.