Elma is a 500-hour certified Yoga, Pilates, and Barre instructor from Athens, Greece, whose lifelong devotion to movement began with ballet at age 3. After reaching a professional level, she moved to Los Angeles to study Ashtanga under masters like Tim Miller, and practiced with world-renowned figures including Sharath Jois and Kino MacGregor.

Elma’s approach fuses strength, emotion, and mindfulness. She specializes in Ashtanga, Power, Vinyasa, Pre & Post-natal Yoga, Pilates Mat, and Barre, with additional certification in Progressing Ballet Technique—allowing her to train dancers at an elite level.

Elma is also a certified breathwork instructor and neuroscience coach, helping others heal and thrive through inner transformation. She founded the Barre Movement Training program, certifies instructors worldwide, writes prolifically, and leads large-scale retreats and events that inspire lasting change.