Elena Aldi

Writer – Teacher – Dancer

Yoga

I started to practice yoga in 2010 and I immediately fell in love with it. I relished the way it helped me sense my body, let go of it and observe it from different angles. I was no longer the leader, the body was telling me how to follow its sensations while practicing.

Eventually I decided to deepen my practice and trained as a yoga teacher (2015-2016), completing my studies in Integral Yoga at the Samadhi yoga studio in Florence (200RYT). As soon as I finished, I began to teach for many yoga centres in Mantova (Italy).

In 2016, I started to practice with Paola Sai in Mantova, delving into Raja Yoga, and I am still walking on this path.

In 2017, I attended a 10 day Vipassana retreat in Lutirano (Italy) to explore another meditation technique, besides the tantric one which I was taught during my yoga teacher training.

Between 2017 and 2018 I lived in Edinburgh (Scotland), where I taught yoga for the social enterprise Edinburgh Community Yoga.

My yoga classes are the result both of my studies and my personal journey as a human being.


Contact me for your trial lesson: I look forward to meeting you!

“Thanks for the beautiful lesson.
 I feel the energy moving inside me.
 You are a precious teacher.”
Lara
“I would like to thank you for introducing me to yoga. It makes my body and especially my soul feel good. I sleep better and I realize that when facing hard times, I am surrounded by light which makes me immediately feel better.”
Maria Grazia
“Thanks for the love you put into your lessons, for the patience in explaining each exercise and for your grace and kindness. When someone does something with passion, you can see it, breath it and almost touch it. And you are one of those people!”
Simona
“I attended the yoga course at the hospital in Mantova with great pleasure. I received benefits both on the physical and psychological level and I could meet people rich in human qualities and share with them many emotions. I feel grateful to the people who made this happen and especially to Elena who, due to her great preparation and extraordinary availability, was always extremely delicate and caring towards us. She could instil courage and convey serenity even in the hardest moments. For all these reasons, she will always be an unforgettable presence in my heart.”
Anonymous
“The yoga opened me profoundly and I could experience a lot about my body and my mind. Elena made me rediscover the desire to love myself again, which I had put aside. She taught me so much.”
Anonymous

Yoga for adults

My yoga class is oriented at sensing one’s body and breath as they manifest in each moment.

There are no aims other than being present with the fullest of one’s being, without needing to demonstrate anything or pretending to be in a way that fits any predetermined vision. This attitude keeps the practice authentic and open to the unexpected, revealing the beauty and transformative power of what the practitioner is truly sensing.

My yoga class is respectful of the unique qualities and possibilities of each individual body, and makes sure to adapt to each person’s needs. Careful attention is also given to the posture and alignment of the body, as it is fundamental to keep it healthy if one is to be able to practice freely.

Yoga for kids

Between 2019 and 2020, I trained as a yoga and meditation teacher for kids (3-13 years old) according to the Balyayoga Method (100RYT). I am currently teaching yoga for kids for public schools in Mantova and during summer courses.

One of the key elements in a yoga class for kids is to play. A joyful and playful approach will captivate the kids, who will have the possibility to fully experience their body and breath.
Yoga is a precious moment for the kids to get in touch with their true selves: something that happens spontaneously, but that kids tend to lose while growing up, as they are forced into a doing rather than a being-oriented lifestyle. Since creativity and imagination are at the heart of the world of the kids, it is important to nourish their intrinsic capability to see what is beyond the realm of the material world.

Yoga for the community

In 2021, I started a collaboration with Corte Maddalena, a high intensity care therapeutic residency, to offer the people living there the opportunity to experience a true connection with their body and themselves, using the tools provided in each yoga lesson. The participants have been enthusiastic about this program, where a space of  authentic practice and self-exploration has been shared.

In 2020, I began a project at the Oncology Department of the main public hospital in Mantova to help support women experiencing side effects from breast cancer therapy, teaching them how to heal the body and soul with a loving and caring yoga practice.
I am grateful I had the opportunity to witness the benefits that the oncology patients received thanks to a more conscious contact with themselves and the creation of a safe and intimate space, where they could share their sensations and emotions. This experience has been incredibly powerful and nourishing for me.
I am available to collaborate with hospitals and other institutions which aim to support patients affected by cancer and other diseases.