Ellen Knight

Originally from Florence, Ellen left at 16 and made a 15-year detour through Greenville, Asheville, and Roanoke before returning to her hometown. 

Ellen began her journey with SOULIFT in February 2022 through the 6 Weeks of Renewal program. At first, prioritizing herself and her own wellness felt awkward and selfish. However, she soon realized that the strength and clarity she found on the mat helped her be a better teacher, partner, daughter, aunt, and sister. She quickly fell in love with yoga and the unique community that SOULIFT nurtures. 

In the fall of 2022, she will begin her Yoga Teacher Training and hopes to build the special areas of knowledge and skills to help lead classes for youth, disabled, and elderly individuals in this community. 

When she's not at SOULIFT, Ellen is teaching middle school English, gardening, sewing, or trying to wrangle her three dogs.