Elysabeth Williamson
Teacher Speaker Visionary
Founder Principal Based Partner Yoga

Elysabeth has been a
life-long teacher and innovator in the world of yoga, partner yoga, and heart-centered living.

She speaks to the importance
of discovering our true nature of love
and shares visionary practices that
inspire, uplift and transform.

What is Partner Yoga? Read Here.
Why explore the great mystery of death? Read here.

Upcoming Events

Yoga Soup, Santa Barbara

MONTHLY PARTNER YOGA AT YOGA SOUP, SANTA BARBARA

Experience the joy of movement and connection through Partner Yoga. This playful practice invites you to build trust, deepen presence, and explore supportive poses together. Come with a friend, loved one, or on your own—no prior yoga experience is necessary.

October 26, 1-4pm and 6-8 pm at Santa Barbara Yoga Center

EXPLORING THE GREAT MYSTERY AND BEFRIENDING DEATH

Death is one of life’s greatest mysteries, and when explored with care, it can awaken us to deeper joy, courage, and meaning. In this workshop, we’ll create a safe space to honor our feelings, cultivate a new relationship with death, and discover what truly matters. Supported by healing soundscapes, you’ll be guided through practices that nourish your body, mind, and spirit.

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Feb 20 - 22, 2026 at Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health, MA

THE PLEASURES OF PARTNER YOGA A WEEKEND FOR COUPLES

Discover a playful and life-affirming practice designed to bring couples closer together. Through guided partner yoga, meditation, and Thai yoga massage, you’ll deepen trust, compassion, and connection while learning to breathe and flow as one. Suitable for all levels, this uplifting program invites you to honor and celebrate your relationship on and off the mat.

Feb 22- 25, 2026 at Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health, MA

EXPLORING THE GREAT MYSTERY AND BEFRIENDING DEATH RETREAT

In this retreat, you’ll explore death as a gateway to greater aliveness, cultivating presence, courage, and compassion along the way. Through guided practices—including savasana, meditation, and sound healing—you’ll learn to face fears, align with your deepest truth, and live with more joy and purpose.

Self-Compassion is the Foundation

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Discover the transformative power of a death retreat. Through self-inquiry, meditation, sound healing, and release practices, explore non-ordinary states of consciousness, awaken your life-force, and re-discover the mystery of who you truly are.

A JOURNEYING INTO THE GREAT MYSTERY

MAGIC AND MYSTERY

During our recent Exploring Death to Liberate Life retreat, something unexpected happened that touched us all deeply. What began as a drive through Colorado’s dramatic mountain weather became a profound encounter with the mystery of life and death. A Peregrine Falcon entered our path—both literally and symbolically—becoming a powerful presence throughout the weekend. This is the story of that sacred moment.

EXPLORE DEATH TO LIBERATE LIFE - A TRANSFORMATIONAL RETREAT AT KRIPALU

It is always a rewarding experience to present at Kripalu, but this year, it seemed especially so. People, myself included, seemed more hungry than ever to feel what is real and true, in both our inner and outer worlds.

I felt so blessed to have a team of talented women supporting the Partner Yoga for Couples Weekend, including Gina Lee, a gifted teacher who shares poetry that opens the heart like only poetry can. Margie McSweeney, midwife of birth and death, serenaded the space with sounds from a beautiful hand crafted instrument, and Lara Christine, another inspired teacher also added her beautiful singing voice.

  • As a yoga teacher, transformational coach, and spiritual practitioner, I recommend her work whole-heartedly. Elysabeth is truly one of the most gifted teachers I know.

    S. Kappel

  • Elysabeth has masterful intuition regarding the gifts and needs of each student. I was entranced with how she individually tailored cueing and postures for each of us, creating an environment of trust, and a desire to expand beyond our perceived limitations.

    student, Rochester, NY 

  • We are all still basking in the warm sweet glow of our time with you. This was truly unlike any Yoga I have ever done and I long for more. You are an amazing teacher Elysabeth, and you have such a beautiful and radiant spirit and energy. Your skillfulness in teaching is so inspiring and I am truly honored to have been able to host you at my studio.

    studio owner, Houston, TX

  • Elysabeth brings decades of study and practice of many diverse teachings and tools, and I have benefitted greatly from her perspective and life experience. She has supported me by providing an honest reflection of myself and through deep listening and somatic practices that I can continue to use on my own. Elysabeth brings great wisdom to her clients and lovingly calls forth the wisdom contained within each of us.

    client, Seattle, WA

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