Patti Elm Tree Yoga Owner | Functional Yoga Teacher
FUNCTIONAL YOGA
Functional Yoga & Ayurveda with Patti
func·tion·al
/ˈfəNG(k)SH(ə)n(ə)l/
adjective
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- Of or having a special activity, purpose, or task; relating to the way in which something works or operates.
2. Designed to be practical and useful, rather than just aesthetic. ⭐️⭐️⭐️
I believe…
🧘 Every body can do yoga.
🧘 Yoga should be practiced in a way that works for your body.
🧘 Stability, strength, and mobility are more important than extreme flexibility.
🧘 Movement should support your body and prevent injury—not push it past safe limits.
🧘 Sensation in a pose matters more than how it looks.
🧘 Yoga is not just exercise; it’s a tool for self-connection, healing, and transformation.
🧘 In real-world, practical yoga—not just the “Instagram-perfect” version.
🧘 Ayurveda and yoga go hand in hand, supporting both the body and mind through intentional movement, breath, and daily rituals.
So here I am:
✨ RYT 500 Yoga Teacher – Specializing in alignment-based yoga that integrates breath, energy, and self-awareness.
✨ Ayurvedic Nutritionist – Helping students align with seasonal rhythms, digestion, and deep nourishment.
✨ Ski Instructor (PSIA Certified) – Teaching body awareness, movement efficiency, and functional strength both on and off the mat.
✨ Empowering Women Through Yoga – My workshops and classes help women of all levels build confidence, strength, and self-connection.
✨ A Guide for Everyday Yoga – I teach how to bring yoga off the mat, integrating it into daily life for real, lasting change.
Whether through yoga or Ayurveda, I help people move with purpose, breathe with intention, and live in alignment with their unique needs.