yoga & ayurveda
to find your way back home
Welcome! I’m so glad you’re here.
I’m Eliza Coolsma, I’m originally from the Netherlands, but now live in Italy with my husband and 2 boys (who were born in Madrid, where we lived for 12 years) and a girl on the way.
I’m a yoga teacher, yoga teacher trainer and owner & founder of The Natural Yogi with a background in Ayurveda and Vinyasa Yoga , Restorative Yoga, Yoga Nidra, Pre- & Postnatal Yoga, Children’s Yoga and journalism.
I haven’t always felt at home in the ‘yoga world’. sometimes it felt a little empty.
As if some part of it was missing. Or: if I had to be a certain way in order to practice yoga (strong, happy, positive, etc.).
But there’s no prerequisite for yoga.
Just like birds, trees, oceans and stars, we too are an important part of this tapestry called life, just as we are, we have a purpose. We belong to Mother Earth.
So all of you is welcome here. There’s no fixing. Only remembering.
This is what I invite us to do on our mat.
Welcome!
offerings
retreats
Trainings
online classes
Mentorships
‘When I first started practicing yoga, I felt overwhelmed by the “yoga world.” Then I found Eliza’s classes in 2018, and I learned that Eliza’s response is clear: look at what nature is doing. Her breath-led, accessible Ayurvedic yoga classes profoundly changed how I practice (and now teach thanks to her guidance!) She’s a teacher with many years of wisdom under her belt, yet is still always humbly learning more. She is a community builder and kind friend. I’m looking forward to taking her classes and trainings for many many more years.’
Sarah Terricciano, student & Teacher Training alumni
TRAININGS, CLASSES & RETREATS
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Yoga for Women
Online Workshop 25.2 4:30-7pm
Each stage of our moon cycle requires a different kind of yoga practice, different nutrition and daily rhythm. If we go against this rhythm, we can feel out of balance and experience discomfort during our cycle. If we align ourselves, it will lead to greater wellbeing, ease & joy.
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TUSCANY RETREAT
Yoga & Embodied Touch October 2024
Join osteopathic manual therapist Jonathan Ahladas & yoga teacher Eliza Coolsma for this 5 day healing retreat in the Tuscan hills. This unique retreat combines the wisdom of the ancient practice of yoga & Ayurveda with techniques that will allow you to re-establish the internal communication within the mind-body system.
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WEEKLY CLASSES
Online Wednesdays & Sundays
Every Wednesday morning , 8-8:45am join me for Wake Up & Flow. Every Sunday 8-9:15pm, I offer Flow & Relax for all levels of experience; a class that combines breath-led Vinyasa Flow with Restorative Yoga.