Breath, movement, and heart-led healing with Elka Haeckel Almeida.
Heal. Rise. Shine.
Come home to yourself.
“This work is my calling. I’ve poured my heart into creating spaces where people feel seen, supported, and empowered to heal. Whether you join a workshop, a retreat, a teacher training, or just come to breathe and move—I’m here to walk with you on your path toward wholeness.”
— Elka Haeckel
Your journey of healing starts here.
Life Coach | Yoga & Meditation Teacher | Breathwork Facilitator
Meet Elka Haeckel Almeida
Elka Haeckel Almeida is an internationally recognized yoga instructor, Clarity Breathwork facilitator, meditation teacher, Harvard Medical School-certified wellness coach, and teacher of the Radiance Sutras and Instinctive Meditation. Originally from the vibrant city of Bahia, Brazil, Elka’s path to healing began in her early 20s, following a difficult episode of depression and anxiety. Feeling lost and deeply disconnected from her body, she sought professional support—but it was yoga, breathwork, and meditation that truly awakened her to self-love and transformation. As she beautifully puts it, “My trauma is my dharma.”
This awakening ignited a lifelong passion to help others find their own path to healing, wholeness, and empowerment. Over the past two decades, Elka has trained more than 300 yoga teachers and cultivated a thriving yoga community in San Diego, where she owned and operated two successful yoga and wellness centers for 15 years.
Her teaching blends the wisdom of yoga, breathwork, meditation, Thai massage, and life coaching into one vibrant, soul-nourishing experience. Elka’s style is dynamic and deeply intuitive—rooted in presence, connection, and joy—and she creates spaces that feel both sacred and playful.
Today, Elka shares her work around the world through transformational retreats, workshops, and teacher trainings. She also leads monthly One-Day Women’s Retreats in San Diego, guiding participants into deep renewal, connection, and inner freedom. Whether you’re seeking to heal, grow, or simply return to your authentic self, Elka’s warm, heart-centered approach will inspire you to live with more joy, purpose, and grace.
A journey of courage, calling, and becoming who you’re meant to be.
In this special SBT interview, Elka opens her heart about her journey as a Brazilian immigrant, entrepreneur, and healer. She reflects on the courage it took to build a life and business in the U.S., the lessons learned through loss, and the deep transformation that led her back to her true purpose. Surrounded by a sisterhood of powerful immigrant women, she shares how healing, service, and authenticity—not titles or ownership—define who she is today.
