Yoga for a Goodlife:

It's the name of the Yoga community founded with the heartfelt mission to serve multicultural women seeking a supportive and inclusive environment for holistic wellness in the Hemel Hempstead Old Town, Hertfordshire.

Community is at the heart of what I do. My Yoga sessions are more than just classes; they are opportunities to connect with like-minded women, share experiences and build lasting friendships. I provide a culturally sensitive space where you can practice yoga without fear of language barriers or judgements of any kind.

I provide beginner friendly classes, taught in simple English, that focus on accessible poses, knowing that all bodies are different and feel different from one day to the next. 

Now, a little bit about me: 

My name is Elena Marzan

I started practicing yoga 15 years ago, through a very stressful period of trying to adjust to a new country and having to completely re-think my path in life while juggling an undiagnosed autoimmune condition. I was very surprised by the effect breath and movement had on me. I discovered a new way of listening to myself. 

Ever since, Yoga helped through very crucial times such as, coming to terms with leaving my profession as a Lawyer behind, pregnancy, post partum, bonding with my babies and getting through motherhood, and of course the Covid pandemic! It has been my kind of therapy to keep stress at bay, to help me feel stronger and keep my metabolism working more efficiently as I age and the demands of life changed.

I qualified as a Yoga teacher in 2021 and registered with Yoga Alliance professional organisation.

Since then, I had the opportunity to teach family and friends while I continued studying to fill my needs of knowing more and more about the human body, and the reasoning and purpose behind the poses. This drive to provide the best possible service, took me to become a Human Movement Specialist with the American Brookbush Institute in 2023 and as a Personal Trainer in 2024.  I have also recently been approved as a Yoga Instructor Associate by CIMSPA, UK. 

I have completed other studies and teacher trainings with amazing teachers such as Jason Crandell (Teaching beginners and The Art of Sequencing) and Tiffany Cruikshank (Yoga for Female Health) or Noah Maze for my 300 hrs Teacher training. .

I commit to provide a safe and welcoming environment where you can explore yoga at your own pace and to create classes that ensure that every participant feels comfortable and supported throughout their practice.

You can also find me on Instagram as @elmarz08