Ela is committed to sharing breathwork on the African continent and further afield. Her integrated and conscious approach to wellness, alongside her unique focus on breathwork has been a catalyst for healing and change across many communities and sectors from business to education.

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She is an integrated medical doctor committed to bringing heart back into the art of medicine. Her background in western medicine, study of wisdom traditions and deep curiosity has informed her unique approach to health and wellbeing.

 

Ela's second book, Umoya - The Science and Wonder of Conscious Breathing, has recently been released. It explores the notion of how to reclaim our right to breathe within the complexities of our current times. In her first book, BREATHE: Strategising Energy in the Age of Burnout, Ela discusses her approach to mental, physical, and emotional health through real-life case studies. Ancient wisdom and continuous research support her healing philosophy which is accessible and relevant to all.