Ellen Johannesen, born 1965, is level 2 authorized by KPJAYI and one of Norway´s most experienced Ashtanga Yoga teachers. With more than 30 years of experience. Ellen opened the first Ashtanga-only studio in Norway that offered daily Mysore style classes. Ellen teaches yoga based on her extensive background in movement, first as contemporary dancer and later as an advanced level Ashtanga practitioner. Ellen is deeply engaged in Eastern philosophy, holding an MA degree in Buddhist studies and Himalayan languages from Kathmandu University. She speaks fluent Tibetan and has worked as an oral interpreter and textual translator of Buddhism. She is a practitioner of the Vajrayana path of Buddhism and also pursues an interest in the scientific research into the benefits of contemplative practices. In this context she has undergone courses in Sadhana tantric rituals, positive psychology and sustainable compassion. Ellen currently runs Mysore classes, teaches YTT´s 200 and 300hrs, runs pilgrimages and retreats in Nepal and teaches workshops and retreats internationally.
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