Get Over Yourself ~
Get Uplifted ~
Get Over Yourself ~ Get Uplifted ~
Where event planners & community-builders hire Eli Walker to curate immersive social wellness experiences that spark radical belonging at
live events
Street Cred.
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Street Cred. ~
Hi there! I’m Eli. So glad you’re here.
I’ve always had a special knack for two things: 1) breaking the rules and 2) making people feel like they belong.
I’m best known as the founder & author of the internationally-acclaimed (albeit subversive) social wellness brand Drunk Yoga® in 2017—(now The Uplift Experience)—my signature “yoga drinking game” that became famous for being the first beverage-in-hand yoga slash entertainment experience for community-building.
Leveraging my decade of experience teaching yoga, mindfulness and immersive storytelling practices to engage communities from boardrooms at Barclays all the way to rural Ghana, I curate out-of-the-box social wellness experiences, keynotes & advisement programs that help forward-thinking leaders and event-planners (like you!) create engagement and belonging at your live events by playfully provoking the unexpected.
About the
Uplift Experience
Inspired by Eli’s original Drunk Yoga® phenomenon, her Uplift Experiences are bespoke social wellness activities tailored for clients’ unique community-building goals, whether for team-building events, conferences, brand activations or corporate retreats.
When you book an Uplift Experience, you’ll work directly with Eli as she curates the perfect “belonging-building recipe” for your live experience, combining proven ingredients like yoga, meditation, storytelling, games, [non-cheesy] icebreakers, throwback music playlists and the social ritual of a beverage in-hand.
The Uplift Experience was created for one reason only: to help you optimize your live events for belonging, engagement and retention—and have so much fun in the process.
“A fitting response to these times.”
-Refinery29
Clients We've Uplifted
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Clients We've Uplifted ~
What People Are Saying
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wellness partnerships – one of the first we opted to work with and now, our go-to for community-building and yoga. It’s been incredible to see the engagement and participation that comes from this programming. Our clients share that they deliver 100% in a professional and approachable style and they have utilized the hotel spaces uniquely, bringing out the best for all involved.”
- Amy Ramskill, Director of Sales & Marketing @ Hotel Erwin, Venice Beach, Los Angeles
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that it far exceeded our expectations for community-building. Traditional yoga is very individual, but Eli somehow manages a brilliant combination of bringing employees together through partner and group components without making anyone feel competitive. It was perfect for everyone from the beginners to our advanced yogis, and, in my opinion, so much better than ’regular’ corporate yoga. People have not stopped talking about what a great time they had. From the organizer side, everything was easy, and I could tell Eli’s team really cared about making our event a success — I absolutely recommend it!”
- Elina Strizhak, Director of People Operations@ Ceros, NYC
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and I cannot express enough how impressed I was with their professionalism, creativity, and attention to detail. Eli’s approach to events is nothing short of remarkable, transforming what could have been a traditional gathering into an experience that was both playful and empowering.From the moment we began discussing our event requirements, Eli demonstrated an innate ability to understand our needs and translate them into a perfectly curated experience. What stood out most was her unique approach, which seamlessly blended innovation with tradition, resulting in an event that exceeded all expectations.Eli’s events are not just gatherings; they are experiences. Her ability to infuse each moment with energy and engagement ensured that every attendee felt valued and involved. Porsche owners, known for their diverse talents and backgrounds, were effortlessly matched by Eli’s team, creating an atmosphere that was vibrant and dynamic.The feedback from our community was overwhelmingly positive, with many raving about the event for weeks afterward. It is no surprise that we are already making plans to host another event with Eli and her team in the very near future. I wholeheartedly recommend Eli and her team to anyone looking to elevate their event experience to new heights.”
- Jake Pereira, Experience Manager, Porsche
Community engagement is what happens when belonging is felt.
The Uplift Academy
Belonging trainings, digital resources & consulting services for teams, community-builders & individuals.
Belonging is facilitated, not found.
Eli created the Uplift Academy as a way to share her expertise in designing live experiences that build sustainable belonging—both personally and professionally. Her trainings, digital resources and consulting programs encourage you to embrace your authentic voice, vision and purpose as a facilitator, as well as practice her embodied belonging hacks to embrace a more uplifted and centered lifestyle.