Mama, humanitarian, artist, teacher, bestselling author and host of the Practice You Podcast, Elena has taught yoga and meditation since 1999. After graduating from Cornell University in 1992, she designed textiles and apparel for almost a decade before focusing on yoga, meditation, art and writing. Her first book, Art of Attention, has been translated into seven languages, and her second, Practice You Journal, is a bestseller. Her third book, Being You Journal, was released in early 2021. Both Practice You and Being You are ut3ilised as teaching tools in various settings, from universities to teacher trainings. 

Elena's yoga and meditation classes feature on Glo.com, and her Essential Mentorship is beloved for bringing analogue creativity to online coursework. Elena's Perceptive Parenting audio course launches in autumn 2022, and her spoken word work can be heard on Above & Beyond's Flow State albums. She works to elevate bright futures for girls and women through her support for Girls on Fire Leaders and On The Inside.

In 2023, Elena will release a collection of poetry entitled Softening Time.