Beyond Competition

Beyond The Pose

Yogi Essence: A Laboratory for Somatic Inquiry

Yogi Essence offers a quiet, rigorous practice for those less interested in perfecting poses and more interested in the study of how they are while moving, resting, and relating.

Our work is not a performance; it is an ongoing research project into presence, attention, and embodied listening. This path tends to resonate with practitioners who have moved beyond the seeking phase and are drawn to a subtle, honest exploration of the human machine.

What Makes Yogi Essence Different?

Guidance, Not Gymnastics. Forget complex poses and the pressure of achievement. Whether on the mat or in the air, our sessions are about internal listening and finding ease. There is no performance here—only the quiet study of what happens when the seeking itself becomes still.

Therapeutic & Post-Rehab The Clinical Study. We specialize in movement for recovery. Our practice is safe, methodical, and tailored to those requiring technical precision for pain management or healing from injury.	Aerial Somatics The Vertical Study. Private 1-on-1 gravitational research. Utilizing the Yoga Trapeze as a diagnostic tool to study the startle response, autonomic regulation, and the nervous system in space.	Mindful Movement & Self-Inquiry he Grounded Study. Hatha Yoga and Meditation as tools for deep self-observation. We focus on non-intensive movement, stress relief, and the psychological integration of the "shadow."
Guidance, Not Gymnastics Forget complex poses and intensity. Our classes are about internal listening and finding ease. There is no performance, only presence.

Your Path to Presence

Weekly Placitas Class A steady 90-minute rhythm of yoga, movement, and shadow work. View Details	Mobile Aerial Laboratory Private Gravitational Inquiry brought to your private residence. View Details	Gentle Chair & Balance Stability and mobility research for seniors and those with limited range. View Details
Ready to Begin Your Research? If you have specific needs or are ready to begin a private inquiry, reach out to Eli Pele directly. Initiate Your Inquiry

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