Instructors

Elli believes in the potency of yoga as an integrative mind, body and spirit practice. She loves the alchemical healing power, the soul nourishment and the eternal teacher that a dedicated yoga practice can be. Teaching yoga is a gift to her and through her; an act of devotional service and love.

Elli has been practicing yoga since 2000, however, it wasn’t until her own healing journey with traumatic brain injuries and adrenal fatigue, that she really deepened her practice. She was unable to even attend a yoga class for a few years because of her severe fatigue and post-concussion symptoms, therefore developed her own practice that would heal and energize her. This is ultimately what led her to study energy healing, shamanism, all things metaphysical, and to complete her RYT 200 hour power vinyasa training at FlyDog Yoga in Charlottesville, VA in 2015. Additionally, she has completed a 50 hour yin teacher training at Bala yoga. All of this, her background as an exercise physiologist, and the boundless unfolding of life are what informs her teaching style.

Teaching a yoga class is like improvisational art. With that in mind, Elli purposefully brings grounding energy, intuitive presence, and openness to what the moment invites. Her students love her creative flows, and intelligent sequences that often build to a challenging peak pose. She may lead you to “your edge” so that you expand your boundaries, or draw you “back home” to the beauty of your core. Either way, she invites embodiment, self-love, and even laughter.

Elli’s intention is to inspire heart-centered alignment and awaken you to the freedom of your infinite-self. She is grateful to offer sacred space in breath medicine ceremonies, goddess ceremonies, international retreats, and weekly classes.

Madison grew up in the sunny state of Florida where her background in dance began. Over the course of her childhood and into adult life she studied multiple dance styles including ballet, jazz, hip hop, and lyrical before using her experience to help coach young dancers and athletes. In her adult life, she found the need for constant movement and began to practice yoga after moving to the Big Island. Madison spent the summer of 2022 in Nosara, Costa Rica getting her 200 hour Yoga Teacher Training Certification at Bodhi Tree with Ila Yoga. Being a registered yoga teacher with Yoga Alliance, Madison is excited to share her Vinyasa classes with the Kona community and wants to gift others with the beautiful and powerful flow of yoga.

Caitlin is a small town Northern California girl, with 12 years as a Fitness Instructor and 10 years as a Personal Trainer with NASM. Her certifications include Spin, Cardio kickboxing, Zumba, Barre, Trigger Point therapy, Rock Steady Boxing, Integrated Flexibility/ Mobility and Fitness Nutrition, just to name a few. Her passion is helping people, hands down. Whether it's helping create healthier habits, figuring out your nutrition, building strong glutes, being able to touch your toes or just need the space to spin your heart out, Caitlin is dedicated to making sure her clients get the most out of their experience with her and leave inspired for what is next to come.

Jackie is a California to Hawaii transplant after falling in love with Kona doing Ironman 70.3 Honu in 2019. She missed the boutique indoor cycling experience she had in California and was inspired to create the same experience in Kona! SpinLuvPlay is the product of that inspiration utilizing group fitness to support, encourage, and motivate athletes of all levels.

She is on a mission to heal the world through fitness, food, and friendships! Her signature class is Spin Choreo Express and Hot Cycle 45 where she will have you rockin' that bike with tapbacks, pushups, and figure 8s, +/- heat! YES...YOU...CAN!