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
20 min Healthy Hips: Elena
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 210 min Melt Neck Tension: Elena
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 Neck Tension Blaster 9000 Therapeutic Yoga: Elena
Episode 3
05/07/2024:
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. -
60 min Low Back & Hips Therapeutic Yoga: Elena
Episode 4
05/02/2024:
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. -
15:07Episode 5
15 min Morning Movements: 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 Nervous System Reset Therapeutic Yoga: Elena
Episode 6
04/25/2024:
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. -
10:35Episode 7
10 min Relax & Renew: 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 Full Body Love Therapeutic Yoga: Elena
Episode 8
04/18/2024:
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. -
60 min Shoulders & Neck Therapeutic Yoga: Elena
Episode 9
04/04/2024:
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. -
60 min Hamstrings & Hips Hooray! Therapeutic Yoga: Elena
Episode 10
04/02/2024:
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. -
14:44Episode 11
15 min Love Your Lower Back: 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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58:46Episode 12
60 min Spirals Therapeutic Yoga: Elena
Episode 12
03/28/2024:
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. -
60 min Hamstrings, Hips, Happy Spine Therapeutic Yoga: Elena
Episode 13
03/21/2024:
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. -
60 min Balanced Spine & Core Therapeutic Yoga: Elena
Episode 14
03/19/2024:
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 i... -
60 min Mini Spa Day Therapeutic Yoga: Elena
Episode 15
03/12/2024:
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 t... -
60 min Neck, Shoulders, Softness Therapeutic Yoga: Elena
Episode 16
03/07/2024:
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. -
60 min Lower Body & Low Back Therapeutic Yoga: Elena
Episode 17
03/05/2024:
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/le... -
60 min Gentle Repose Therapeutic Yoga: Elena
Episode 18
02/29/2024:
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. -
60 min Balancing Hips Therapeutic Yoga: Elena
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 Low Back Love, Pt. 2 Therapeutic Yoga: Elena
Episode 20
02/22/2024:
Low Back TLC time! Props: 1 chair, 1 blanket, 1 block, 2 balls. -
60 min Shoulders, Elbows, Hands Therapeutic Yoga: Elena
Episode 21
02/20/2024:
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. -
45 min Nervous System/IT Band Therapeutic Yoga: Elena
Episode 22
02/17/2024:
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. -
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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46:01Episode 24
45 min Gentle Core Therapeutic Yoga: Elena
Episode 24
02/10/2024:
Find a thoughtful, gentle connection to your core strength and discover how it supports spine health in this therapeutic practice. Props: chair, blanket, block.