Elise Sievers, M.Ed., BCBA, LBA, CYT-200
St Louis
Summary
Elise is a trauma-informed yoga teacher whose classes are known for being informative, playful, and deeply accepting. With a strong emphasis on agency, choice, and inclusivity, she invites students to explore their own relationship with movement and mindfulness at their own pace. Whether you're brand new to yoga or have an established practice, Elise creates a welcoming space where all bodies and backgrounds are honored.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Yoga Instructor
Brick City Yoga
St Louis, MO
01.2023 - 10.2025
- Designed and led yoga classes tailored to diverse skill levels, fostering a welcoming environment.
- Guided students through various asanas, ensuring proper alignment and safety practices during sessions.
- Provided guidance and instruction on breathing techniques, meditation and other elements of yoga practice.
- Emphasized inclusivity in class design, accommodating a diverse range of ages, fitness levels, and abilities through modifications and variations on postures.
Children's Yoga Instructor
Brick City Yoga
St Louis, MO
11.2022 - 06.2023
- Designed engaging yoga sessions tailored to children's developmental needs.
- Implemented mindfulness activities to enhance focus and emotional regulation.
- Fostered a supportive classroom environment encouraging self-expression and teamwork.
Children's Yoga Teacher
Autism and Behavioral Spectrum
St Louis, MO
05.2022 - 07.2023
- Designed engaging yoga sessions tailored to children's developmental needs.
- Implemented mindfulness activities to enhance focus and emotional regulation.
- Fostered a supportive classroom environment encouraging self-expression and teamwork.
Education
15-Hour Yin Yoga Teacher Training -
Melissa Christensen
St. Louis, MO01-2023
25-Hour Children's Yoga Teacher Training -
Yogi Beans
St. Louis, MO01-2022
200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training -
Yoga Buzz
St. Louis, MO01-2021
Behavior Analytic Certification Coursework -
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale
Carbondale, IL12-2017
Master of Education - Special Education And Autism Studies
University of Missouri Saint Louis
St Louis, MO05-2017
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
University of Missouri
Columbia, MO05-2012
Skills
- Proficient in various yoga styles
- Clear and concise instruction
- Knowledge of anatomy
- Pose modifications
- Teaching forms and techniques
- Trauma-informed teaching
- Strong interpersonal skills
Certification and Licenses
- Sequencing Workshop - Bradshaw Wish - January 2026
- Handstand and Backbend Workshop - Bradshaw Wish - January 2026
- The Spine 2.0, Alexandria Crow - October 2025
- The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, Alexandria Crow - March 2025
- How the Kleshas Really Work, Alexandria Crow - January 2025
- Stretching Redefined, Jules Mitchell - April 2024
- 15-Hour Yin Yoga Training, Melissa Christensen - October 2023
- Yoga Deconstructed- Creativity Meets Science, Trina Altman - July 2023
- Find Your Flow - Trisha Durham - May 2023
- Breathing Mechanics and Asana, Jules Mitchell - April 2023
- 25-Hour Children’s Yoga Training, Yogi Beans - April 2022
- 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training, Yoga Buzz - August 2021
- BCBA - Board Certified Behavior Analyst - February 2018
- LBA - Missouri Licensed Behavior Analyst - February 2018
Timeline
Yoga Instructor
Brick City Yoga
01.2023 - 10.2025
Children's Yoga Instructor
Brick City Yoga
11.2022 - 06.2023
Children's Yoga Teacher
Autism and Behavioral Spectrum
05.2022 - 07.2023
15-Hour Yin Yoga Teacher Training -
Melissa Christensen
25-Hour Children's Yoga Teacher Training -
Yogi Beans
200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training -
Yoga Buzz
Behavior Analytic Certification Coursework -
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale
Master of Education - Special Education And Autism Studies
University of Missouri Saint Louis
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
University of Missouri