Who we are…

Raniah is a senior Lucid Body teacher with over 10 years of experience, teaching in schools and establishments all across London including Guildhall, Drama Studio, Italia Conti, Mountview and The Globe!

Born in Saudi Arabia, raised in London, Raniah trained at the BRIT School for Performing Arts and, later, studied with Michael Howard in NYC for two years.  

Raniah found Lucid Body, or it found her, in 2009, at a time in her life when getting into her body and out of her head was paramount.  What amazes her still about the work is its ability to not only transform one’s acting but also its ability to transform a person from their soul to their physical alignment and everything in between.   

Elena first encountered Lucid Body as an actor while training at Drama Centre London. Raniah introduced her cohort to this dynamic theatrical language, which Elena found both accessible and profoundly impactful—she has been hooked ever since! Elena has had the privilege of assisting Raniah in drama schools and professional acting studios and now offers classes in London and the UK.

Elena also works as a director with theatre and events company Immersive Octopus. Her credits include Associate Director for Peaky Blinders: The Rise, Paddington Bear: The Experience, and Secret Cinema’s Casino Royale, whilst working on numerous other project as a director and creative events producer for the worlds leading entertainment studio’s and private events companies. Additionally, she is a certified yoga teacher with 400 hours of training in Ashtanga and Vinyasa yoga.