Amy Elias was born into a colorful and vibrant Sephardic family where the rhythm of Jewish life mimicked the love of just being human. This is what Amy brings to CTI and what CTI brought to her children when they were students here. What continues to inspire Amy, no matter what she leads, comes from her rich intergenerational cultural background. Whether the exposure to the ‘secret’ Ladino-Spanish her grandparents spoke, to Greek/Turkish foods, Greek music and dance where a family member might jump on a table, sing and dance and draw the rest of us into the moment… just because. This warmth and liveliness permeates much of what Amy continually offers her students of all ages.
As a Special Educator, Trauma-trained yoga therapist Amy brings a deep sensitivity to our human condition. The values of compassion, mindful presence, human connection, non-judgement, loving-kindness, individual alignment and bright-spotting lead her as she honors each student, family member and colleague. She looks forward to igniting the neshuma within each of us.