yoga & ayurveda
for true transformation
Welcome! I’m so glad you’re here.
I’m Eliza Coolsma, I’m originally from the Netherlands, lived in Madrid for 11 years and now live in Italy with my husband and 3 kids.
I’ve been teaching yoga since 2009, am a 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 offer breath-led, conscious vinyasa yoga that is rooted in the tradition of yoga & ayurveda, but with modern adaptations.
I see a yoga practice as a part of our lives, not something we escape into.
Our practice allows us to be more fully human, instead of ascending into some kind of super natural state.
The magic is right here, in the chaos of daily life itself!
CHOOSE YOUR PATH
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practice
Practice with me online on Tuesday 8-9pm & Sunday 8-9:15pm CET or in person in Genova on Wednesdays 10-11am & Saturdays 11-12:15
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Retreat
Want to deepen your practice and / or teaching & truly nourish yourself? Come on Yoga & Ayurveda retreat with me in Tuscany. One final spot left!
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Teach
If you're already sharing yoga, I'm here to support you on your path. Mentorships help to evolve your practice & teaching.
‘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