Living In Alignment Heather Elton - Yoga Traditionalism & the Mysticism of Nepal
Regarded as a teacher of teachers, Heather Elton has practiced yoga since 1986. She has facilitated countless international retreats and yoga teacher trainings and currently takes groups on spiritual tours of the Himalaya throughout Bhutan, Nepal, and India.
Over many decades, Heather’s physical practice has primarily been in Iyengar and Ashtanga yoga. She offers 1 on 1 mentoring and private classes as well as more recently teaching weekly at a studio in Kathmandu, Nepal.
Her teachings integrate ancient wisdom traditions with contemporary psychology to create a mindful practice that diminishes suffering.
Originally from Canada, Heather’s work and wisdom will take you into the spiritual heart of the practice.
IN THIS EPISODE:
— Heather’s captivating story over many decades of yoga, spiritual seeking, the quest for identity and the dissolution of it
— The transmission and entanglement of Buddhist, Tantrik, and Hatha traditions
— The value and demise of traditionalism in yoga
— A glimpse into the mystical and ancient abode of Nepal and the Himalaya
— Learn of Heather’s upcoming South Asia spiritual experiences
MENTIONED:
Tripsichore Yoga Theatre
Dona Holleman
Jivamukti Yoga
Chökyi Lodrö
Dzongsar Khyentse
Maharaj Ishanath Aghori Baba
Viharas
Vajrācārya
CONNECT WITH HEATHER:
Website: https://eltonyoga.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heathereltonyoga/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Pashupati-Hatha-Yoga-Club/100077892456316/
UPCOMING RETREATS WITH HEATHER:
Nepal: April 18-27, 2025
Bhutan: May 10-20, 2025
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ABOUT YOUR HOST, AMY LANDRY:
A beacon for those craving a connection to tradition and timeless wisdom, Amy has cemented herself as a global yoga teacher, ayurvedic practitioner, mentor, podcast host, speaker, and facilitator of the Study Yoga Summit.
Based in Australia and renowned for her sold-out international retreats, Amy has contributed extensively to Australian Yoga Journal, Om Yoga & Lifestyle magazine, YOGA Magazine (UK), and Nature & Health magazine (AU). She has presented at Wanderlust, Evolve Festival, Byron Spirit Fest, and Ekam Yoga Festival.
You can listen to her Living In Alignment podcast on all major platforms. A registered senior yoga teacher, Amy aims to amalgamate several Indian disciplines into daily life with the hope of inspiring her community to have a tangible relationship with living yoga–rather than seeing it as an isolated practice.
WEBSITE: https://amyelandry.com/
INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/amyelandry/