Elisha Simpson, RYT

Elisha Simpson is the Founder and Director of Laughing Hearts Yoga, born October 1st at 214 Pine Grove Drive in Wilmington, North Carolina.  Her goal is to provide a fun and safe environment that foster a child’s creativity and confidence through art and yoga with qualified instructors. 

Elisha first began practicing yoga in Northampton, MA, while studying Art History at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. The hatha tradition introduced at the time was fun-loving, spiritual, and established a deep connection between herself and others. Elisha was introduced to the Anusara tradition in her teacher training in Tucson, AZ, with Darren Rhodes, and continues to be inspired by the energy recieved from this life altering, heart-centered tradition.

After her two children, Aliyah and Robbie, were born, Elisha yearned to share her love of yoga with them. Through play, lots of reading, and just having fun, she completed her certification in children’s yoga with the Ashville Yoga Center in Asheville, NC. Elisha has also continued her studies of Anusara Yoga with John Friend, completed 200-hour Yoga Alliance teacher training, and working toward her LOYS (League of Yogic Storytellers) Certification.

Elisha has been practicing yoga for over eight years, influenced by Kundalini and Anusara traditions. 

Elisha teaches prenatal and children's classes

 

Rachael Crawford Goolsby, Certified Anusara Yoga Instructor

Rachael Crawford Goolsby is a Certified Anusara Yoga Teacher and 500 hour Registered Yoga Teacher. She has practiced yoga since age 16 and has an extensive background in many styles. Rachael has her BFA in Dance & Choreography and is a licensed Massage Therapist specializing in Thai Massage. With training from local yoga teacher Heather Till, she began teaching Mommy & Me Yoga as a result of having her baby, Lily. In addition to the adult classes Rachael offers at Seaside Yoga and in Wilmington, the Mommy & Me Yoga classes allow a creative way to work and still spend time with her baby. It’s a joy to connect with other Moms and babies in a safe, friendly, fun, and low-key environment meant just for this with no distractions. It’s also great to still be connected with Laughing Hearts Yoga now downtown at the Children’s Museum. Rachael welcomes emails and phone calls about class or yoga. You can email her at rachaelmove@hotmail.com or call 910-465-9684.

Rachael teaches Mommy & Me Yoga on Tuesdays at the Children's Museum from 9:30-10:00am

 

 

Kerri Bryant Erb

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