Dr. Ela Manga

Dr Ela Manga is an integrative medical doctor, author, speaker, facilitator and a leading voice in the field of mind-body medicine and wellness in Southern Africa and abroad. She is passionate about supporting people who want to make a difference in the world and provides support through one-on-one consultations, group facilitation and as a speaker. Ela challenges her audience and is not afraid to bring a disruptive element to the conversation. She does this from a place of deep compassion and insight gained through interactions with her clients, continuous scientific research, and a deep knowledge of ancient wisdom. Her integrated approach to health and wellness, and her unique focus on breathwork, has been a catalyst for healing and change across many communities and sectors. She is an expert in the field of energy management and burnout. Her first book BREATHE: Strategising Energy in the Age of Burnout, is fast becoming the go to guide for managing energy and optimising physical and mental health. Ela is a sought-after speaker, both locally and internationally, and has a revolutionary way of facilitating groups for profound transformation. She has worked with organisations such as Bain Consulting, RMB Anglo American, Unilever, Delloitte, General Electric, Primedia, Fluxtrends, Absa, GiBs, Avis, Primedia, Nedbank, Hogan Lovell, KLM Empowered, Loreal, among others. Schools have also realised the value of Ela’s unique approach and she has presented to several educators, parents and learners. Ela is at the forefront of spreading the art and science of breathwork in Africa. She is the founder of Breathwork Africa, an organisation that offers training and support to breathwork practitioners across the African Continent and is committed to empowering individuals and communities with a simple tool for self-awareness and healing. Ela is the only medical doctor in South Africa trained as a Breathwork Practitioner and is the leading Breathwork Trainer in Southern Africa. Writing remains a passion for Ela and she contributes to various publications, both in traditional and online media, while working on her next book. Ela lives in the vibrant African city of Johannesburg and her practice is based at The Sanctuary in Houghton Estate.