Peter Elmas

Beyond his professional life, Peter is an incredible father, husband, and human being.He has dedicated his life to the teaching of yoga, living through the principles of joy, authenticity, connection, and deep purpose.His intention in teaching is simple: to support people on their path in life.Off the mat, he is passionate about basketball, raising his two teens, and walking his Doodle, Hero, through the mountains of North Vancouver.Peter has been walking the yogi’s path for over 20 years, as a student, practitioner, and teacher, and his passion for this lifestyle runs deep.From his first experiences with asana, pranayama, and meditation, he knew that yoga would be his way.He sees the practice as medicine and strives to deliver it in a way that is personal and adaptable, meeting each student where they are.His path has been profoundly influenced by the grace of his guru, Ram Dass, to whom he is eternally grateful; Be Here Now remains a constant companion.Peter began his journey immersed in the Ashtanga Vinyasa and Sivananda traditions and received his first teaching authorization from Swami Govindananda.Today, he continues to study primarily within the Krishnamacharya lineage with teachers Ryan Leier and Srivatsa Ramaswami.Peter’s ultimate goal is to share his passion and the transformative power of yoga with as many people as possible, helping them reconnect with themselves, their bodies, and their lives.