Elisabeth Haich, born Erzsébet Haich in Hungary, was a spiritual teacher and author recognized for her writings on spirituality and yoga. Alongside Selvarajan Yesudian, who came to Hungary from India, she established Europe's first yoga school in Budapest in 1941. Following World War II, the school was compelled to close in 1948 due to the communist regime, leading Haich and Yesudian to relocate to Switzerland, where they founded another yoga institution.

Haich's literary contributions explored various spiritual themes. Her book "Initiation" detailed her life experiences in Hungary and recounted past life claims, including an initiation as a priestess of Ra in ancient Egypt and a subsequent life as a beggar. "The Wisdom of the Tarot," co-authored with Yesudian, interpreted the archetypes of human development through the lens of Oswald Wirth's Tarot deck. "Sexual Energy & Yoga" posited that contained sexual energy could lead to enlightenment by purifying the chakras. Followers described Haich as having attained "ego-death," evidenced by a profound and penetrating gaze.

Elisabeth Haich, originally from Budapest, Hungary, played a significant role in establishing yoga education in Europe. In 1941, she partnered with Selvarajan Yesudian, an Indian spiritual teacher who had arrived in Hungary in 1937. Together, they founded what is recognized as Europe's first yoga school in Budapest. Their work in Hungary was interrupted by political changes after World War II. The rise of the communist regime led to the closure of their school in 1948, forcing Haich and Yesudian to seek refuge in Switzerland. In their new location, they continued their spiritual work by establishing another yoga school, furthering the reach of their teachings.

Haich's writings often delved into profound spiritual experiences and claimed past life recollections. Her book "Initiation" is particularly noted for its autobiographical elements and its recounting of what she described as previous existences. These included a significant past life where she asserted she was initiated as a priestess of Ra by an individual named Ptahhotep in ancient Egypt. She also described a more recent past life as a destitute beggar, having lost her family and fallen into poverty. These narratives highlight a focus on spiritual progression and the exploration of consciousness across lifetimes.

Beyond personal narratives, Haich's books explored specific esoteric concepts. "The Wisdom of the Tarot," co-authored with Selvarajan Yesudian, offered an interpretation of the Tarot as a system of archetypes representing human development, with each card signifying a distinct stage or meaning. Her work "Sexual Energy & Yoga" presented a unique perspective on the transformative power of sexual energy. According to her teachings, this energy, when consciously managed and retained within the body's chakras, could purify ignorance and ultimately lead to spiritual enlightenment. Haich herself was said by followers to have achieved a state of "ego-death," characterized by an intense and penetrating gaze that seemed to perceive deep truths.

“her gaze wasn't the gaze of a person, it was the gaze of infinity, and it wasn't blind to one's unconsciousness or ignoring: a gaze that cut right through one's unconsciousness, a gaze very difficult to bear.”