Elizabeth Cobb

Background

About Elizabeth Cobb

I am a student of yoga for over twenty years and took my 200 hour teacher training in 2019. My foundational source of Yoga wisdom is the Krishnamacharya line mainly through the teachings of T.K.V. Desikachar. I share meditation as illuminated by the Himalayan Masters and Śrī Vidyā as instructed by my teacher Tracee Stanley. I also have formal Sanskrit education through the Dhar India Studies Program at Indiana University. I have deep respect and curiosity for all styles of practice. I strive to cultivate understanding of the eight limbs of yoga in all realms of my life. I began bodywork in 2022 by offering Thai Yoga Massage as part of my yoga teaching. The incredibly nourishing experience of putting healing hands on people, as well as encouragement from dear friends, lead me to pursue a career as a licensed massage therapist. I graduated summa cum laude with a career certificate from IvyTech Community College for Therapeutic Massage in 2024. Ultimately, I foster space and time where people can honor spirit through embodiment. We are material beings and as Desikachar writes,"the world exists to set us free." Connecting with our bodies can produce positive effects in all aspects of life. While yoga asana places focus on the individual’s experience of their own body, bodywork encourages understanding of embodiment through relationality. Whether we practice yoga, massage, or work with plants together, my goal is to help you flourish in life. I have an athletic background mainly in endurance sports. I was an elite amateur cyclist for eight years before switching to distance running. I also practice martial arts. All this might lead one to believe that to me Asana is the most important aspect of yoga but that is not the case. To me, the true sweetness of yoga practice lies in its philosophy. Therein we learn how we can lead a good life by right action and discover our true nature, which is already perfect.