Yoga with Kelsi

Yoga for
Every Body

Feel better and more connected with your body through easy, approachable, and fun yoga classes.

Los Angeles Online Private Retreats
Join the list All-levels · beginner-friendly · trauma-sensitive
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About me

Hello, I'm Kelsi, and I'm glad you're here. I teach yoga grounded in self-love, inclusivity, and community — accessible to everyone and always on your own terms. After experiencing the profound benefits of my own practice, I became a teacher so others could feel that same shift.

Come as you are.

Trainings & certifications

RYT 500 — Registered Yoga Teacher, Yoga Alliance RYT 500Yoga Alliance
Certified TCTSY Facilitator — Center for Trauma and Embodiment TCTSY-FCenter for Trauma & Embodiment

RYT 500 (Yoga Alliance) · Certified TCTSY Facilitator, Center for Trauma and Embodiment · Yin & Restorative yoga certified

What I offer

  • All-levels & beginner-friendly classes
  • Gentle, restorative, & yin yoga
  • Trauma-sensitive yoga (TCTSY)
  • Sound healing
  • Private 1-on-1 & small-group sessions
  • In person in Los Angeles & online

A mix of modalities, customized to meet you where you are.

My classes

A safe, friendly space to begin — or continue.

Whether you're brand new to yoga, worried that you aren't flexible enough, or looking for a safe, friendly space to continue your journey — you're in the right place. My classes are all-levels and beginner-friendly, with a balance of gentle and challenging movement to level up your practice.

I teach with safety and acceptance in mind, while encouraging students not to take themselves too seriously and to have fun.

GentleBeginner-friendlyRestorativeYinTrauma-sensitive

Ways to practice with me

  • Public in-person classes at Yoga NoHo & Wild Plum Wellness in Los Angeles
  • Online classes you can join from anywhere
  • Private 1-on-1 or group sessions, plus workshops
Where to practice with me

Find me on the mat.

Yoga for Beginners

Wild Plum Wellness

A welcoming, no-experience-needed class, twice a month.

See the schedule + book

Subbing & workshops

Yoga NoHo Center

Occasional offerings at Yoga NoHo — class subbing and workshops.

View the schedule

From anywhere

Online + Private

Online classes and private 1-on-1 or small-group sessions, plus workshops.

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Kind words

What students say

The classes with Kelsi have been a lifesaver for me. I have tried to get into yoga for literally years, and failed over and over due to class sizes being too big or the vibe being so serious. It is legitimately the only yoga practice I have ever been consistent with. I can almost touch my toes for the first time in my entire life. Kelsi is a gem — please no one else see this so it can stay a hidden gem.

— M.F.

The class was just what I needed! Kelsi led a great gentle flow — a nice blend of active postures and deep stretches in a beautiful candlelit setting. We did a full moon flow and she even had essential oils for a relaxing savasana, which was a great touch!

— C.B.

Absolutely amazing. I will 100% be back.

— C.P.

I took a class with Kelsi and absolutely loved it! Kelsi is fantastic at cuing every pose and movement. I'm not a regular yogi, but the class was structured so every moment was doable and relaxing. I left feeling refreshed, calm, and like I just restarted my body.

— M.D.

Kelsi is a very conscientious instructor! This was my second yoga class and I can't say enough good things. Trying new experiences sometimes causes me anxiety — Kelsi put me at ease, made me very comfortable, and was positive and encouraging.

— J.D.

The instructors here are so kind, approachable, and considerate of the varying levels of each person in the class. The classes are great and I'll be coming back more often.

— A.C.

I had a great beginners yoga class this morning with Kelsi Borden — what a great way to start the week. I love the atmosphere here, very calm and peaceful.

— L.S.
8-Week Trauma-Sensitive Yoga Series

Forming my first cohort.

I'm forming my first cohort of an 8-week TCTSY (Trauma Center Trauma-Sensitive Yoga) series.

TCTSY is an evidence-based, empirically validated modality developed at the Center for Trauma and Embodiment for working with complex trauma and treatment-resistant PTSD. Grounded in trauma theory, attachment theory, and neuroscience, it centers choice, invitational language, and the freedom to make decisions about your own body — with no physical hands-on assists.

The practice is less about the shape of a pose and more about gently rebuilding a sense of safety and connection with yourself.

Evidence-basedEmpirically validated for complex trauma & PTSD
Choice-centeredInvitational language, no hands-on assists
8 weeks togetherA consistent, small cohort over time
Add your nameI'll follow up with dates, location & details
Retreats on the horizon

Small-group trips taking shape.

I'm dreaming up small-group retreats, with Canada and Japan on my mind. Nothing is on the calendar just yet. If a trip like that calls to you, check "upcoming retreats" on the form below and you'll be the first to hear.

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Canada
Dreaming
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Japan
Dreaming
Questions?

Let's connect.