Eleanor Hartley is an E-RYT 500 registered yoga teacher and Certified Yoga Therapist (C-IAYT) with over 18 years of professional teaching experience. She holds advanced certifications in Iyengar yoga methodology and has completed specialised training in yoga for injury recovery and chronic pain management. Currently, she runs a private therapeutic yoga practice while training aspiring teachers through her 200-hour and 300-hour certification programmes.
Eleanor Hartley began her yoga journey at the Yoga Institute of Mumbai before completing her advanced teacher training at the Iyengar Yoga Institute in London. She holds a degree in Sports Science from Loughborough University, which provides her with a strong foundation in biomechanics and exercise physiology. Over her 18-year career, Eleanor has taught at renowned wellness centres including Triyoga London and The Life Centre, while also working within NHS physiotherapy departments to deliver yoga therapy for chronic pain patients. Her expertise encompasses precise alignment methodology, the therapeutic application of props, and the safe adaptation of practice for injuries and physical limitations. Eleanor is deeply committed to making traditional Hatha yoga accessible to modern practitioners, translating ancient texts like Patanjali's Yoga Sutras into practical, applicable guidance. She writes extensively to help practitioners understand the difference between superficial flexibility and genuine functional strength, and to guide them through the nuanced progression from basic poses to advanced work. Her teaching philosophy emphasises that yoga is not merely physical exercise but a comprehensive system for wellbeing that includes breathwork, meditation, and ethical living. She addresses the realities of practising within busy modern lifestyles while honouring the depth of traditional methodology.