Ellie Ray is the founder of The Hungri Yogi, a private retreat chef business that blends her passion for nourishing, plants-focused cuisine and her pursuit of her deep-rooted yoga practice. As an ashtanga yoga teacher and dedicated practitioner, Ellie integrates the principles of balance, mindfulness and vitality into both her kitchen and the shala. 

With years of experience guiding students in Mysore-style Ashtanga yoga, Ellie’s teaching emphasizes  consistency, self-inquiry, and nervous system regulation through breath and movement. Her holistic approach extends beyond the mat – through The Hungri Yogi, she curates high-vibrational, nutritionally diverse beautiful meals for retreats, workshops and private events, offering food as both nourishment and medicine. 

Hosts value Ellie for her space-holding abilities and offering a grounded  presence. Whether chefing for a retreat or teaching a yoga class, her mission remains the same: to support others in cultivating connection- with themselves, their practice, and through the food they eat.