ELIF SARI

Who am I, anyway?
It’s one of the hardest questions to answer, isn’t it? There are so many layers to explore when we try to express ourselves authentically. It’s like peeling back the skin of an onion—each layer revealing something new, sometimes raw, sometimes radiant. I don’t stay the same. I am like a river—constantly shifting, flowing, and evolving with each twist and turn of life’s journey.

I began practicing yoga in my early twenties while studying Economics at university. Yoga found me during stressful times—through anxiety attacks, my mother’s cancer diagnosis, quitting smoking, and all the messy, unpredictable moments that life brought. It became my refuge: a sacred space where I could breathe, find stillness, and connect to the quiet wisdom within my body and heart. Amid deadlines, uncertainty, and emotional upheaval, yoga became my steady anchor—guiding me back to myself.

In 2007, I became a certified yoga teacher to share this profound practice that continues to bring me home. For me, yoga is the embodiment of liberation—a way of moving through life with more grace, presence, and authenticity. In my classes, I strive to create spaces where students can reconnect with themselves—where breath, body, and awareness weave into a deeper sense of wholeness.

Throughout my journey, I’ve had the privilege of learning from master teachers around the world, immersing myself in specialised trainings across Europe, the US, Canada, India, Thailand, Bali, and Australia. My focus includes Yin Yoga, Yoga Therapy (especially for cancer and chronic conditions), Restorative Yoga, and Women’s Health. Each of these paths has deepened my understanding of how movement, breath, and stillness can support healing on every level.

In 2012, I founded Yogini Praxis—a creative, heart-led space where ancient yogic wisdom meets modern science and embodied awareness. This fusion allows for a holistic exploration of mind-body practices, designed to meet the needs of a fast-changing world while staying rooted in something timeless.

In my classes, I joyfully blend yoga philosophy, mindfulness, breathwork, and somatic practices—offering a nurturing and transformative experience that supports both body and soul. My intention is to empower individuals to integrate these tools into daily life and to reconnect with their inner landscape—gently, honestly, and with deep care.

My teaching path has taken me into many different environments—from gyms to hospitals, aged-care centres to retreat spaces, women’s health organisations to community wellness hubs. These diverse experiences have allowed me to design specialised workshops and classes for women, and to learn from the incredible, resilient, and inspiring students I’ve met along the way. Every person, every story, has been a teacher. And for that, I’m endlessly grateful.

Who Am I?
I am pure Awareness.
This Awareness is by its very nature Being-Consciousness-Bliss (Sat-Chit-Ananda).
~ Sri Ramana Maharshi

Yoga Teacher, Kinesiologist, Acutonics and Sound Healing Practitioner, Author and Explorer

“Love is our true essence. We are all beads strung together on the same thread of love. To awaken this unity and spread to others the love that is our inherent nature is the true goal of human life.”

`~AMMA`~

FAQs

My classes are gentle, meditative, and uniquely blended with somatic practices, Ayurveda, myofascial release techniques, TCM Meridian therapy, and acupressure. This combination makes them suitable for individuals of all ages to explore and enjoy. At Yogini Praxis, I believe in the power of exploration and reconnecting with your inner self. My classes are designed to encourage you to be gentle and kind towards yourself, creating a therapeutic experience that nurtures your mind, body, and soul.
My approach to yoga is functional rather than aesthetic. I believe the true essence of a pose lies in its impact on your body and mind, with the focus on the sensations you experience rather than how the pose looks. Prioritizing the benefits and sensations allows for a deeper connection to the practice, cultivating mindfulness and self-awareness on the mat.
Feel free to reach out and get in touch with me to explore whether my offerings align with what you're looking for. I’m always happy to chat and help you determine if my services are a good fit for you.
Elif is a Yoga Alliance certified yoga teacher, having completed 2000+ hours of yoga teacher trainings, specialised courses in Australia and overseas ( US, Canada, India, Thailand, Bali, Europe) between 2006- 2024.
My major trainings in Yoga:
Hatha Yoga TT, Zeynep Aksoy
Vinyasa Yoga TT, Nicole Ohme
Prenatal Yoga TT, Birthlight
Prenatal Yoga TT, Bliss Baby Yoga
Fertility Yoga TT, Bliss Baby Yoga
Well Woman Yoga , Birthlight
Kids Yoga TT, Rainbow Yoga
Yoga for Cancer TT, Tari Prinster
Yoga Therapy for Cardiac&Cancer Patients TT, Nischala Joy Devi
Yoga Therapy in Cancer and Chronic Illness TT, YCAT Yoga Therapy
Yoga Therapy Intensive TT, Yoga University
Yoga Therapy with Gary Kraftsow, Kripalu
Healthy Breast Yoga Program, Sat Dharam Kaur
Yin Yoga TT, Paul Grilley
Yin Yoga Intensive, Paulie Zink
Yin Yoga TT, Sarah Powers
Yin Yoga TT, Jo Phee
Restorative Yoga TT, Bliss Baby Yoga
Yoga for Scoliosis , The Yoga Union Backcare & Scoliosis Center
Breast Health Yoga , Bobby Clennell~Iyengar Yoga NYC
Lakshmi Voelker Chair Yoga TT
Godfrey Devereux, Tias Little, Donna Farhi, Bryan Kest, Cyndi Lee, Sharon Gannon, Peter Sterios, Yogeswari, Shiva Rea, Erich Schiffmann are the other teachers that I practiced and studied with.
I am also a certified Kinesiologist and running my own clinic/business ‘Simply The Source’ to support my yoga students with complementary healing modalities like; acupressure, acutonics and sound healing blended with aromatherapy, crystal healing, Integrative Womb Hara Therapy.
The subjects that I studied and supported me professionally through my yoga journey :
Bachelor of Economics, METU
CERT IV of Marketing and Communications
Diploma of Business Administration
Diploma of Kinesiology, CCM
Kinergetics Kinesiology
Reiki I & II
Certificate of Aromatherapy
Crystal Healing
Integrative Womb Hara Massage Therapy
The Arvigo Techniques®, Mayan Therapy
Acutonics & Integrative Sound Healing
5 Element Acupressure
I have been sharing my passion for yoga since 2007, integrating meditation, breathwork, and somatic practices into every class I teach. Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of guiding students across different cities and countries, offering classes, workshops, and trainings in a variety of settings, including retreats and immersive experiences.
Throughout my dynamic career, I’ve had the pleasure of working in diverse environments, such as hospitals, gyms, yoga centers, wellness clinics, schools, and health hubs. I’ve also designed and led workshops and special events for companies, organizations, and breast health foundations, collaborating with both Western Medicine doctors and Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioners to create holistic, integrative approaches to health and well-being.
- Primrose Sands, Tasmania: My home studio, where I teach private sessions and host select group classes and workshops.
- Hobart: I offer home visits for personalized sessions.
- Sydney: Available across the Northern Beaches, North Shore, and Eastern Suburbs for private sessions, workshops, and group events.
- Istanbul: I teach workshops and organize special events for wellness centres, hospitals, businesses, and retreats.
- Zoom: I have the privilege of working with clients and students from all around the world, offering virtual sessions and workshops.