Esther Ekhart

Esther Ekhart, founder of EkhartYoga.com, has been teaching for over 25 years. Her wisdom, warmth and practical, down-to-earth teaching has inspired thousands of yogis all over the world.

Esther is also a lifelong student (most latterly studying with Tara Brach and Jack Kornfield) and continually integrates new knowledge and insights into her teachings, including her online classes, live workshops, festivals, retreats and trainings. She aims to enable her students to see past their old stories, freeing them up to experience the truth – the moment as it is now.

Meet Esther

Esther loves teaching more dynamic styles like Hatha or Vinyasa Flow, focusing on strength, stability and fitness, along with slower practices such as Yin yoga and Meditation that allow you to drop in and get to know yourself better.

As an avid student Esther is continually evolving her practice through further training and study. Esther is always open to questioning previous teaching methods (including her own) and challenging herself, integrating new learning and insights into her classes.

Esther's Favourite Props

Esther's pick of Yogamatters props for her morning practice.

Large Cork Brick

Organic Cotton Buckwheat Bolster

Cork Brick Pair

Hemp Rectangular Buckwheat Bolster

“Throughout my life, practising yoga taught me to relax, how to find a way out of worries and stress. Yoga showed me the joys of being fit and strong. Yoga taught me to self-reflect and to accept life as it comes…finally, yoga and my clarity work showed me that there was nothing to ‘find’ and that everything I was looking for is ‘right here, right now.’ And all I could ever do was to let go of the bondage that stopped me from experiencing the truth. I will always be very grateful to the path of yoga, the Clarity process and the miracle that life is.”

Esther Ekhart

Learn with Esther

Online courses perfect for Yoga Teachers or those looking to develop their practice to a deeper level.

The Art of Sequencing, with Esther Ekhart

Perfect for yoga teachers looking for some inspiration. Understand the key principles of sequencing and learn how to create unique and well-balanced yoga classes. Discover how to build sequences around themes, topics or poses to create inspiring and safe yoga classes.

You will learn:

- The basic principles of sequencing
- Step-by-step guidelines to structure a balanced sequence
- Ways to sequence a yoga class using categories of themes
- Different categories of poses and themes that combine 
- Important points to remember when planning a yoga class

Meditation within Yin, with Esther Ekhart

Are you a yoga practitioner who struggles to meditate? Or do you find it difficult to meet or manage thoughts or emotions that come up during Yin yoga? Are you a teacher who’d like to learn a range of techniques to help enrich your students’ practice? If so, this course is for you.

You will learn:

- How Yin yoga can make meditation more accessible
- The essential role of polyvagal theory in practice and teaching
- Exercises to clear energy and settle the nervous system 
- Techniques to manage overwhelming thoughts and emotions
- How to incorporate these potent practices within your teaching