Elena Cheung
3 Seasons
Elena is a Seattle-based movement specialist, certified Yoga Medicine Therapeutic Specialist, and yoga teacher whose mission is to empower individuals in their movement practice. She's studied anatomy and the biomechanics of yoga under internationally acclaimed teachers such as Tiffany Cruikshank, Richelle Ricard, and Jules Mitchell in an endeavor to understand the intricate beauty of the human body. Her classes combine a healthy dose of intricate details, playfulness, and the balancing of effort and ease. Her aim is to create a diverse and inclusive community through authentic connection, engagement, and collaboration where yoga meets the modern, digital world. When not in the studio or doing yoga-related stuff, Elena enjoys long walks with her dogs, time with loved ones, terrible reality TV, and cooking really, really delicious tonkatsu curry.
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20:38Episode 1
Healthy Hips
Episode 1
Hips feeling cranky? Take a few moments to stretch and unlock them in this quick practice. Happy healthy hips, here you come!
Suggested prop: A blanket
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10:26Episode 2
Melt Neck Tension
Episode 2
Take a few moments to slow down in this short and sweet practice dedicated to melting away neck tension. Get ready to feel refreshed and relaxed!
Suggested props: A chair
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60 min Therapeutic Yoga w/ Elena - Neck Tension Blaster 9000 5/7/24
Episode 3
Melt neck tension away with this fantastic practice! We use active movement followed by myofascial release to give the ultimate TLC to your neck & shoulders. Props: 2 balls, 1 block, 1 chair, 1 blanket.
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60 min Therapeutic Yoga w/ Elena - Low Back & Hips 5/2/24
Episode 4
Say hi, hello I love you to your low back and hips with this low to the ground class. We spend all our time on our backs or face down, but make no mistake, we still get some great work in! Props: 2 balls, 1 blanket, 1 block, 1 bolster.
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15:07Episode 5
15 min Morning Movements w/ Elena
Episode 5
Start your morning off right with a flowing practice that starts with moving with the breath and ends with stillness to cultivate focus for the day. Props: none.
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60 min Therapeutic Yoga w/ Elena - Nervous System Reset 4/25/24
Episode 6
Give your nervous system some support with this thoughtful class integrating movement with breath, myofascial release, long-held stretches, and Elena's sinus problems. Props: 1 chair, 1 block, 1 blanket, 1 strap.
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10:35Episode 7
10 min Relax and Renew w/ Elena
Episode 7
Join Elena for this short but thoughtful practice to unwind tension in both body and mind. Guaranteed to leave you feeling fresh! Recommended prop: 1 block.
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60 min Therapeutic Yoga w/ Elena - Full Body Love 4/18/24
Episode 8
Give your brain, body, and soul some love and TLC with this thoughtful practice. Props: 1 chair, 1 strap, 1 block, 2 balls, 1 blanket.
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60 min Therapeutic Yoga w/ Elena - Shoulders & Neck 4/4/24
Episode 9
Shoulder & neck TLC coming in hot with this thoughtful practice. Plus, it's Elena's b-day today, so it's gonna be a good time! Props: 1 chair, 1 block, 1 ball, 1 blanket.
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60 min Therapeutic Yoga w/ Elena - Hamstrings & Hips Hooray! 4/2/24
Episode 10
This class uses active work, gentle stretches, myofascial release, and body awareness to bring space to the lower body. Props: 1 chair, 1 block, 1 blanket, 2 balls, 1 strap.
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14:44Episode 11
Sunday - Love Your Lower Back w/ Elena
Episode 11
Low back feeling tight? Keep this one in your back pocket to unwind spine tension. No props required!
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60 min Therapeutic Yoga w/ Elena - Spirals 3/28/24
Episode 12
Feel the spirals and circles of your body to create ease. This practice works systematically from top to bottom. Props: 1 chair, 1 bolster, 2 balls, 1 blanket, 1 block.
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60 min Therapeutic Yoga w/ Elena - Hamstrings, Hips, Happy Spine 3/21/24
Episode 13
Open up your hips and hammies and notice the way it impacts your spine. Everyone said they felt taller, so maybe you will too! Props: 1 chair, 2 balls/blocks, 1 blanket.
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60 min Therapeutic Yoga w/ Elena - Balanced Spine & Core 3/19/24
Episode 14
Bring balance in on all sides of the torso. Often our practices can be compartmentally focused, but this class is about finding and recognizing the relationship between tension systems on the front and back of your body. This class aims to create a strong foundation for finding ease in the rest o...
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60 min Therapeutic Yoga w/ Elena - Mini Spa Day 3/12/24
Episode 15
Give your mind and body a mini spa day! This practice utilizes a softness and many moments to reflect on how movements change our entire body's tension system. Expect breathwork, gentle movement, and nerve flossing. Props: 1 chair, 1 strap, 1 block, 1 blanket. PS. Props to Doris for the name of t...
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60 min Therapeutic Yoga w/ Elena - Neck, Shoulders, Softness 3/7/24
Episode 16
Unwind your neck and shoulders and ALL the upper body tension with this complete, restful class. Props: 1 block, 1 chair, 1 blanket, 1 ball, 1 bolster/pillows.
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60 min Therapeutic Yoga w/ Elena - Lower Body and Low Back 3/5/24
Episode 17
This class marries observation and subtle actions to give love and space to the lower back. We access ankles, calves, and the lower half of the body so we can see, recognize, and honor the interconnectedness of our bodies. And yes, there's real scientific studies that support ankle/leg and low ba...
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60 min Therapeutic Yoga w/ Elena - Gentle Repose 2/29/24
Episode 18
Settle anxiety, nerves, and stress with this gentle practice. This class is all done on the floor! So you know it's a good time. Props: 1 strap, 1 block, 1 blanket.
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60 min Therapeutic Yoga w/ Elena - Balancing Hips 2/27/24
Episode 19
Work on your hips with some active movement in supported airplane & supported half-moon! Good stuff for building strength and support for the lower half of your body. Props: 1 block, 1 chair, 1 ball, 1 blanket.
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60 min Therapeutic Yoga w/ Elena - Low Back Love, pt 2 2/22/24
Episode 20
Low Back TLC time! Props: 1 chair, 1 blanket, 1 block, 2 balls.
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60 min Therapeutic Yoga w/ Elena - Shoulders, Elbows, Hands 2/20/24
Episode 21
This practice uses a healthy dose of gentle movement, self-myofascial release, and passive openers to unwind the nervous system and tension through the upper half of the body. Props: 1 chair, 1 ball, 1 block, 1 strap, 1 blanket, some wall space.
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45 min Therapeutic Yoga w/ Elena - Nervous System/IT Band 2/17/24
Episode 22
Give love to your mind, body, and IT band (and knees) with this thoughtful, grounded practice. Props: 1 strap, 1 chair, 1 block, 1 ball.
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60 min Therapeutic Yoga w/ Elena - Heart Opening 2/15/24
Episode 23
Open your heart and shoulders with this thoughtful therapeutic practice. Props: 1 block, 1 bolster/pillow, 1 blanket, 1 ball. Optional: wall space.
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45 min Therapeutic Yoga w/ Elena - Gentle Core 2/10/24
Episode 24
Find a thoughtful, gentle connection to your core strength and discover how it supports spine health in this therapeutic practice. Props: chair, blanket, block.