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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15:31Episode 1
15 min Evening Wind Down: Elena
Episode 1
Unwind tension from a busy day with this thoughtful class that includes gentle movement, long holds, and passive postures to round us off. Suggested props: 1 block
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45 min Building Up Crow Hatha Yoga - Level 1/2: Elena
Episode 2
03/06/2024:
Focus on the building blocks for effective weight-bearing in the upper body, by playing on a fun lil journey to crow pose (Bakasana). Props: 2 blocks, 1 blanket. -
45 min Pigeon Hatha Yoga - Level 1/2: Elena
Episode 3
03/04/2024:
It's hip openers day! We combine a little bit of active work with single leg balancing, ending practice with pigeon (or figure 4!). Good stuff all around, y'all. Recommended props: 2 blocks, 1 blanket. -
45 min Plank is Fun, Promise Hatha Yoga - Level 1/2: Elena
Episode 4
02/28/2024:
Plank is fun, I promise! Well, I mean, more fun than it usually is if you take this class. ;) Props: 1 block, 1 blanket. -
45 min Strong Hips, Happy Hams Hatha Yoga - Level 1/2: Elena
Episode 5
02/23/2024:
Take your time and work your hips and hamstrings in this detail-oriented, slow-paced practice. Props: 1 strap, 1 block, 1 blanket. -
45 min Heart Opening Hatha Yoga - Level 1/2: Elena
Episode 6
02/21/2024:
Open your spine and accept life's changes with this class centered on heart openers. Props: 1 block, 1 blanket. -
45 min Open Hips Hatha Yoga - Level 1/2: Elena
Episode 7
02/16/2024:
Open the outer hips and say hi to your rotators! Props: 1 blanket, 2 blocks. -
45 min Sciatic Nerve & Hammy Love Hatha Yoga - Level 1/2: Elena
Episode 8
02/07/2024:
This class is about resiliency and mobility in the hamstrings through mindful work. Props: 1 strap/towel, 1 block, 1 blanket. -
45 min 360 Hips Hatha Yoga - Level 1: Elena
Episode 9
02/05/2024:
Explore your hips in 360 with this thoughtful practice! We target hip flexors, outer hips, and glutes in some creative, fun ways. Props: 2 blocks, 1 blanket. -
45 min Shoulders + Block = Success Hatha Yoga - Level 1/2: Elena
Episode 10
01/31/2024:
Raise your hand if you have shoulders! Building integrity in these structures takes time, awareness, and patience. If you've ever heard the cue "just use your strength" to do, well, anything regarding your upper body, this breaks down what it means to find your strength. Jump into th... -
45 min Spine & Core Hatha Yoga - Level 1: Elena
Episode 11
01/29/2024:
You can't spell spine and core without LOTS AND LOTS OF DETAILS! This class is about improving your understanding and relationship to your core and spine, so we move slow with a lot of attention to the little things. This practice is for the mindfully-inclined :) Props: 1 block, 1 bl... -
45 min Hips & Hamstrings Hatha Yoga - Level 1: Elena
Episode 12
01/08/2024:
Classic hips & hamstrings journey to splits. We don't actually care if you're at full or half splits, though; it's all about the process! Props: 2 blocks, 1 blanket, 1 strap. -
45 min Core Core Core Hatha Yoga - Level 1/2: Elena
Episode 13
12/20/2023:
Explore your core strength with only ONE plank and basically only 10 crunches. Recommended props: 1 block. -
45 min Happy Hips Hatha Yoga - Level 1: Elena
Episode 14
12/11/2023:
Work on your hips in a fun and stabilizing way. Recommended props: 2 blocks, 1 blanket. -
45 min Spine Stuff Hatha Yoga - Level 1/2: Elena
Episode 15
12/08/2023
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40 min Hatha Yoga 1/2 w/ Elena - Fire Up Your Hips - 5/24/23
Episode 16
Unlock the deep strength of your hips and really feel the fire in this class focused on long holds and open hips. Recommended props: 2 blocks.
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40 min Hatha Yoga 1-2 w/ Elena - Balance Practice
Episode 17
Balancing is a lifelong skill, and pretty darn fun to practice. Recommended props: none.
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40 min Hatha Yoga 1/2 w/ Elena - Balance Building -5/22/23
Episode 18
Build strength, awareness, and control in balancing postures with this mindful practice. Recommended props: 2 blocks.
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45 min Hatha Yoga 1/2 w/ Elena - Outerspace Hips - 6/21/23
Episode 19
Explore mindful connection and strength to your outer hips & glutes through postures like Bridge, Skandasana, and Horse. This class mindfully works the details around support and strength in your hips, particularly in externally rotated positions. Recommended props: 1 block.
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23:31Episode 2020 min Unlock Your Hips w/ Elena
Episode 20
Connect with the deep structures of the hip to find awareness, stability, and support. Recommended props: 2 blocks
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20 min Hatha Yoga w/ Elena - Open Your Heart @ Wrensmoor
Episode 21
Mindfully build to Camel (Ustrasana) through sidebends, twists, and lunges. Recommended props: 1 block.
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15 min Hatha Yoga w/ Elena - Upper Body Love @ Wrensmoor
Episode 22
Relieve tightness and tension in the wrists, forearms, shoulders, and upper back with this purposeful and methodical practice. Recommended prop: 1 block.
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45 min Hatha Yoga 1/2 w/ Elena - Balanced Control - 7/10/23
Episode 23
Join Elena in this mindful, slow-paced practice focused on building awareness in your core, hips, and legs when it comes to balancing. We'll play with single-leg balancing and balancing on your toes, and moving thoughtfully from Crescent Lunge to Airplane. This class is all about building control...
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45 min Hatha Yoga 1 w/ Elena - Chairs & Lunges - 7/10/23
Episode 24
Build your relationship with your hips and legs in this beginner-friendly, slow-paced class focused on the lower body. This class moves through some fun single leg balance work, chair pose, low lunge, core work, and ends with a thoughtful, restful sequence to calm the body and mind. Recommended p...