Hi, I’m Eliza coolsma
Im a yoga teacher, yoga teacher trainer and yoga studio founder & owner with a background in Ayurveda and Vinyasa Yoga , Restorative Yoga, Yoga Nidra, Pre- & Postnatal Yoga, Children’s Yoga and journalism.
My specialty is breath-led, conscious yoga, with a focus on inclusivity & transformation, both in group classes & trainings. I deeply believe yoga has the power to transform not only our own lives, but those of us around us and the world.
I’ve been running Madrid’s only English spoken yoga studio for the past 11 years, have run & taught 200 hour Teacher Trainings for the past 5 years and have assisted on my teacher Anna Russ’ Ayurvedic Health Counselor Training.
I love sharing the transformational power of yoga in small & big ways and continue to learn from my teachers, currently Indu Arora and Shiva Rea.
Lucy McCarthy, colleague & friend
‘I have had the pleasure of co-teaching a teacher training with Eliza for the last 4 years and what struck me when I first took her class and still stands true is how fully she embodies so much of the wisdom of the yogic tradition. Eliza exudes a deep kindness that fills her students with a sense of love and support that allows deep transformation to arise. She is greatly knowledgable about Yoga and Ayurveda and presents them with depth and accessibility. To study with Eliza is to have your trust in humanity restored and to learn how to personalise and nourish yourself profoundly through the yogic practices.’
Education
2003-2005 - Dutch Teacher Training for High School - Fontys Hogeschool Sittard
2005-2009 - School of Journalism - Hogeschool Utrecht
2009-2010 - 300 hr Vinyasa Yoga Teacher Training - Yoga Moves Utrecht
2010 - 30 hr Birthlight Childbirth Preparation through Yoga - Yoga Moves, Utrecht
2012 - Kid’s Yoga Teacher Training - Casey Feicht, online
2013 - Mentorship with Shauna Slingsby 3 months - online
2013 - Essentials for Teaching Flow 35 hr - Coral Brown, Utrecht
2014 - Thai Massage Course - Yommana Tgaing, Madrid
2014 - 35 hr Chakra Vinyasa Teacher Training - Coral Brown, Utrecht
2016 - 35 hr Rasa Vinyasa Teacher Training - Shiva Rea, Amsterdam
2017 - Ayurvedic Health Counselor Training - Anna Russ, online
2018 - 6 hr Restorative Yoga Teacher Training - Cindy Lee, Yoga International
2019 - Ayurveda for Women’s Health - Yoga International
2020 - Art of Ayurvedic Face Assessment - John Immel, Joyful Belly
2023 - 50 hr Yoga Nidra Training - Indu Arora, online
2023 - 50 hr Marma Points in Yoga Training - Indu Arora, online
2023 - 30 hr Children’s Yoga Teacher Training - YogaRenew
Sophie Player, student
'I discovered Eliza's classes during my stay in Madrid. An angel in disguise, her teaching and words always struck the right cord with me, she channelled into the energy in the room and her methods, words and teachings elevated everyone in unison. Each class took me on a journey deep into my soul and my physical ability and brought me out the other side feeling completely relieved and energised. Eliza's caring and calming lavender touch during Savasana sealed the experience and refreshed the mind body and soul, ready to face another day in the mad city.'