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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60 min Happy Hips Therapeutic Yoga: Elena
Episode 1
02/08/2024:
Tap into the intricacies of your hips with this thoughtful practice using active movement, self-myofascial release (SMR) and gentle stretching. Props: 1 or 2 balls/foam roller, 1 block, 1 blanket, 1 chair. -
45 min Postural Awareness Therapeutic Yoga: Elena
Episode 2
02/03/2024:
Understand posture in the context of your body, and work on some common postural inhibitors. Props: 1 chair, 2 balls, 1 block, 1 blanket. -
60 min Cranium/Sacrum Therapeutic Yoga: Elena
Episode 3
02/01/2024:
What's up players, this class is all about releasing tension in your neck, shoulders, arms, elbows, wrists, and spine. Sounds like a lot? Don't worry, it doesn't feel like it! This practice mindfully moves through active postures, self-myofascial release, and gentle stretches. Props: ... -
60 min Spine Decompression Therapeutic Yoga: Elena
Episode 4
01/30/2024:
Decompress your spine, give support to your core, and generally just feel better in your body with this thoughtful practice. This class includes gentle activation, core awareness, and spine movements, followed by self-myofascial release and some hamstring/hip stretches. Props: 1 chai... -
45 min Chair Balance Therapeutic Yoga: Elena
Episode 5
01/27/2024:
Work on your balance in this fun class! This practice opens with foot SMR and gives you space and time to fine tune your single leg balance. Props: 1 chair, 1 block, 1 ball. -
45 min Hamstrings/Sciatic Nerve Therapeutic Yoga: Elena
Episode 6
01/20/2024:
If you and your hamstrings need to work on your relationship, look no further. We like equity, so this class focuses on both hamstring activation AND lengthening, plus, we do nerve stuff which is very important for hamstring health. Props:1 strap, 1 ball, 1 blanket. -
60 min Core Fun! Therapeutic Yoga: Elena
Episode 7
01/18/2024:
Core strength and suppleness is integral for a strong, healthy body. This class explores core work from a fun foundation, using gravity our advantage! Props: chair, block, blanket. -
45 min Hip Work/Release Therapeutic Yoga: Elena
Episode 8
01/13/2024:
Get into the strength and stability of your hips with this thoughtful practice! First we do some work, then we give some love with myofascial release. Props: 1 or 2 balls, 1 chair, 1 blanket. -
60 min Shoulders/Neck Reset Therapeutic Yoga: Elena
Episode 9
01/11/2024:
This class addresses shoulders and neck tension through active movement, stretches, and isometric holds and ends with relaxing self-myofascial release. Props: chair, block, ball, blanket. -
60 min Therapeutic Yoga w/ Elena - Core/Spine Relationship 1/9/24
Episode 10
Find the relationship between your core and spine (because truly, they are inextricable) through gentle movement, mindful awareness, and some engagement. Props: 1 block, 1 blanket, 1 strap.
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47:37Episode 11
45 min SMR Party Therapeutic Yoga: Elena
Episode 11
01/06/2024:
Do you like self-myofascial release (aka self-massage)? That's what this whole class is all about. Prop list depends on what you have at home, but grab some of the follow: myofascial balls, blanket, 2 blocks, maybe a foam roller, and something to sit on. -
60 min Therapeutic Yoga w/ Elena - Say Hi to Your Backside 1/4/24
Episode 12
Unwind the tension along the back lines of your body with this thoughtful practice focusing on hamstrings, neck, upper back, and all the good stuff. Props: 1 chair, 1 block, 1 blanket, 1 ball. Optional: wall space.
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45 min Slow & Steady Therapeutic Yoga: Elena
Episode 13
12/30/2023:
Take your time, slow it down, relax and reset around the new year. Props: strap, ball, blanket, block. -
60 min Deep Hip Work Therapeutic Yoga: Elena
Episode 14
12/28/2023:
This class is all floor work addressing the hips using gentle movement, myofascial release, and awareness. Target areas include: hip flexors, diaphragm, glutes, posterior hip, hip joint range of motion, adductors, outer hips. Rec props: 1 block, 2 balls, 1 blanket. -
60 min Relax, It's All Good Therapeutic Yoga: Elena
Episode 15
12/26/2023:
Calm your nervous system with this therapeutic practice. Recommended props: 2 blocks, 1 blanket, 1 pillow/bolster, 1 chair. -
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45 min Balance Time Therapeutic Yoga: Elena
Episode 16
12/23/2023:
Part four of our unofficial balance series. Balancing is a lifelong, use it or lose it skill. Plus, it's fun! Recommended props: 1 chair, 1 block. -
60 min Whole Body Tune-Up Therapeutic Yoga: Elena
Episode 17
12/21/2023:
Banish tension, stress, and other things with this full-body tune-up class. Recommended props: 2 blocks, 2 balls, 1 strap, 1 blanket, 1 chair. -
60 min Therapeutic Yoga w/ Elena - Neck/Shoulders at the Wall 12/19/23
Episode 18
Reset your neck and shoulders with some clutch, underestimated work at the wall (or on the floor!). Recommended props: wall space, chair, 1 block, 1 ball, blanket.
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45 min Balance, Chapter 3 Therapeutic Yoga: Elena
Episode 19
12/16/2023:
Let's keep working on single leg balance (mindfully, of course). Recommended props: 1 block, optional props: 1 chair or something to assist with balance. -
60 min Happy Low Back Therapeutic Yoga: Elena
Episode 20
12/14/2023:
Do we not all strive for a happy low back? Look no further. This class incorporates some back strengthening, mobility, breathwork, and self-myofascial release. Recommended props: 2 balls, 1 block, 1 blanket, 1 bolster/pillow, 1 chair. -
60 min Say Bye to Neck Tension Therapeutic Yoga: Elena
Episode 21
12/12/2023:
As the title describes, say goodbye to your neck and upper shoulder tension with this methodical practice. Recommended props: 1 block, 2 balls, 1 chair, 1 blanket, some wall space. -
45 min Single Leg Balance PART 2! Therapeutic Yoga: Elena
Episode 22
12/09/2023:
This class is a continuation of single leg balance practice from 12/2/23's class. We start class with a little bit of core activation followed by mindfully progressive balancing movements. Scale as you wish! Recommended props: 2 blocks, 1 chair. -
60 min Deep Hip Stabilizers Therapeutic Yoga: Elena
Episode 23
12/07/2023:
On-Demand students: skip to 7:31 for the start of class! This practice is all about the hip stabilizers and getting them to soften and release. Recommended props: 1 block, 1 ball, 1 blanket, 1 chair. -
45 min Single Leg Balance, Baby! Therapeutic Yoga: Elena
Episode 24
12/02/2023:
Build up your single-leg balance confidence with this thoughtful and progressive practice! Recommended props: 1 ball, 1 chair, 1 or 2 blocks.