Biography

Elena Monich is a certified yoga instructor (YogaWorks, Los Angeles) and wellness educator with an international background and more than fifteen years of personal practice. Since 2018, she has been teaching yoga in Europe, developing a holistic approach that integrates classical yoga traditions, breathing techniques, mindfulness, and elements of vibroacoustic therapy.

Elena Monich

• Born in 1980 in Russia

• Began her yoga practice in 2009

• Completed a 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training at YogaWorks, Los Angeles, in 2012 — one of the most reputable yoga schools in the United States, known for anatomical precision, safe alignment, and mindful practice

• Active yoga teacher for adults, children, and private students since 2018

Academic Education

• Master’s Degree in Management, Far East Academy of Economy and Law (2002)

• Bachelor’s Degree in Philology, Pedagogical Pacific National University (2003)

• Executive Master in Product Management, Istituto Marangoni, Milan (2019)

Professional Training

• Workshop with Kino MacGregor (Ashtanga Primary Series), Berlin, 2016

• Workshop on vibroacoustic healing techniques with Tibetan singing bowls, Paris, 2017

• Ashtanga Yoga Second Series – Postures & Philosophy, workshop with Ty Landrum, Bern, 2024

Teaching Focus

• Hatha Yoga, Ashtanga Yoga, Pranayama, Yoga Nidra, Mindful Breathing, Meditation, Vibroacoustic Therapy

• Extensive experience working with large groups, hands-on adjustments, and individualized alignment to ensure a safe and profound practice

• Teaching experience with children and pregnant women

• Project work in wellness events and consciousness-based educational initiatives

Additional Experience

• Advanced freediver; integrates techniques such as deep relaxation, breathwork, and mental regulation into her yoga classes to support mind–body balance

• Professional experience in modeling and journalism, shaping her refined sense of aesthetics and mindful communication

Languages

Russian, English, and Italian — fluent

Quote

“Yoga is a space where we can discover both strength and softness — and learn to trust the rhythm of our own breath.”

👉 Having a teacher like Elena on our team is a true asset to our school.