Ellen Blackman Yoga
Gently, Safely, Mindfully.

Learn to rest

Learn to rest, move slower and connect deeply

At Ellen Blackman Yoga, you are empowered to see the harmonious connection between your inner world and physical world, in a way that is right for your body and inspires feelings of contentment and hope. Led by Ellen Blackman, classes, events and retreats are accessible, small and intimate with personalised attention to illness and injury. This is yoga for you. That you can do.

You will join an
inclusive, nurturing and non-competitive global yoga community where you are always invited to move gently and safely. The Ellen Blackman Yoga community believes that yoga is much more than a movement practice. Ellen uses ancient yoga traditions, philosophy, a deep knowledge of the breath and a trauma-informed approach to help you thrive with optimism and calm in the ever changing modern world. You will leave the class with an ability to be more present in the moment with less worrying thoughts and with a sense of your limitless possibilities.

You will also gain an increased knowledge of how you move, where you hold your tension and how to release it. You will have the opportunity to indulge in a wide variety of yoga experiences including in-person classes with our beautiful community in South Melbourne, online or private yoga therapy classes, events and international retreats.

Join us on the mat

Take a Closer Look

Classes and Events

All Ellen Blackman Yoga classes are accessible, small, intimate and personalised, allowing you to explore the harmonious connection between your inner world and physical world, in a way that is right for your body. Ellen uses a blend of ancient yoga traditions, trauma informed training, and current research on somatic movement and vagus nerve toning to empower you to gain more self awareness of your own body, breath and mind so you can self regulate your nervous system. Ellen's love of poetry, music and years of experience teaching English as a second language enables her to guide you with precise detail, imagery and poeticism. Experience how it feels to be truly connected to your whole self by immersing yourself in a wide variety of yoga experiences including in-person classes with our welcoming community in South Melbourne, online or private classes, events, and international retreats.

Create space for calm

Our Signature Classes

Gentle Embodied Yoga

Honour your mind and body, gently, and safely.

Our popular Embodied Gentle Yoga class invites you to slowly and safely explore the harmonious connection between your inner world and physical
world. You will not only improve your physical strength and flexibility
but also gain profound insights into your own anatomy, movement and breath. Each class will leave you able to embrace life more fully, with a renewed feeling of calm, hope and greater resilience. You are invited to gently honour your body, your range of movement and individual anatomy. Ellen will empower you by creating a beautiful yoga experience that feels safe for your mind and body.

Restorative & Somatic Rest

A gentle, nurturing, and therapeutic approach to yoga.

In this busy modern world, our Restorative and Somatic Rest class
welcomes you to explore your mind, body and breath with greater awareness and at a slower pace. With gentle, somatic movements, involving a deep listening to the inner cues of your body and long-held, supported postures, you can cultivate the skill of conscious relaxation. This calming effect empowers you to learn how to let go of unnecessary tension, how to truly relax and self regulate your nervous system and how to do less so that you can heal naturally, sleep more fully, and function with a renewed sense of calm and optimism. You will learn the power of resting, moving slower and connecting deeply to build resilience, whether you are experiencing anxiety and stress,
illness, injury, fatigue or are simply ready to slow down.