The Ecosystem

Elena Brower is a true inspiration – a mother, mentor, poet, artist, volunteer, bestselling author, and host of the Practice You Podcast.
After graduating from Cornell University in 1992 and spending a decade in textile and apparel design, Elena shifted her focus to yoga, meditation, writing, and art. She has been teaching asana since 1999 and has dedicated herself to Zen meditation since 2020, receiving Buddhist Precepts from Roshi Joan Halifax in 2023. Currently, as a candidate for Buddhist Chaplaincy, Elena volunteers her time in hospice and penitentiary settings, embodying a profound commitment to service.
Her bestselling journals and books offer insightful explorations of life’s stages and the power of deep listening. We’re also excited to share that her next book, Hold Nothing, will be published by Shambhala Publications in late 2025.
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