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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45 min Hatha Yoga 1 w/ Elena - Skater Lunge / Skandasana 12/18/23
Episode 1
Build heat in them hips with this class focused on outer hips/inner thighs through a breakdown of Skandasana, or Skater Lunge. Recommended props: 2 blocks, 1 blanket.
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45 min Hatha Yoga 1-2 w/ Elena - (the Miami) Dolphin(s) Time 12/15/23
Episode 2
Work on dolphin and upper body awareness in this class! Recommended props: 2 blocks, 1 blanket.
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45 min Hatha Yoga 1 w/ Elena - Happy Hips 12/11/23
Episode 3
Work on your hips in a fun and stabilizing way. Recommended props: 2 blocks, 1 blanket.
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45 min Hatha Yoga 1-2 w/ Elena - Spine Stuff 12/8/23
Episode 4
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45 min Hatha Yoga 1-2 w/ Elena - Elements of Crow 12/6/23
Episode 5
Learn all the elements of crow pose and fun alternatives! Crow may be the "thing" we end up doing in class, but remember it's really all about the process and your engagement with it! Recommended props: 2 blocks, 1 blanket.
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45 min Hatha Yoga 1 w/ Elena - Warrior 3 Fundamentals 12/4/23
Episode 6
Work on the components that make up Warrior 3 in this thoughtful class. This practice addresses hamstrings, balance, and finding the relationship between your ribs and your shoulders. Recommended props: 1 strap, 2 blocks, 1 blanket.
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45 min Hatha Yoga 1-2 w/ Elena - Upper Body Awareness 12/1/23
Episode 7
Building awareness in your shoulders and arms isn't JUST about doing 1000 chaturangas. If I may be so bold, you can really help yourself by tuning into the details and finding a strong connection to the foundational elements. So that's what this is all about. Come check it out. Recommended props:...
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45 min Hatha Yoga 1-2 w/ Elena - Spine Awareness + Balance = Success 11/29/23
Episode 8
Tap into the connection between spine strength and single leg balance with this thoughtful, slow-paced class. Recommended props: 2 blocks, 1 blanket.
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45 min Hatha Yoga 1 w/ Elena - Off Set Stance 11/27/23
Episode 9
What's an off set stance but a different way to explore familiar postures. Say hello to asymmetry (don't worry we balance it out) and really take the time to be in your body. Recommended props: 2 blocks, 1 blanket.
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45 min Hatha Yoga 1-2 w/ Elena - Soft Focus 11/22/23
Episode 10
Gently unwind your spine with side bends, twists, and backbends. This practice focuses on using these physical concepts to find an even balance between effort and ease. Recommended props: 2 blocks, 1 blanket.
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45 min Hatha Yoga 1-2 w/ Elena - Half/Full Splits 11/17/23
Episode 11
Mindfully open your hips and hamstrings as we work up to exploring variations of half/full splits. Recommended props: 2 blocks, 1 blanket.
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45 min Hatha Yoga 1-2 w/ Elena - Balance is a Process 11/15/23
Episode 12
Get creative and curious about balance in this fun, thoughtful practice. Recommended props: 2 blocks, 1 blanket.
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40 min Hatha Yoga 1/2 w/ Elena - Happy Dolphin - 5/17/23
Episode 13
Systematically build awareness, mobility, and strength in your shoulders as we head toward dolphin (Ardha Pincha Mayurasana) pose. Recommended props: 1 block.
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40 min Hatha Yoga 1/2 w/ Elena - Figure 4 Chair Fun - 5/15/23
Episode 14
Do you love figure 4? Do you love chair? Come take this practice and cultivate skillful single leg balancing & hip opening as we work toward Figure 4 Chair! Recommended props: 1 block.
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40 min Hatha Yoga 1/2 w/ Elena - Bow & Arrow - 5/8/23
Episode 15
Find your deep connection to your core and obliques through a sequence of twists where we practice drawing a bow & arrow. Recommended props: 1 block.
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40 min Hatha Yoga 1/2 w/ Elena - Core Integration - 5/1/23
Episode 16
Connect with the subtle strength of your core in this practice. Our core is MUCH more than a 6-pack, and this practice plants the seeds for integrating the 3-dimensional strength your center is capable of. Recommended props: 1 block.
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40 min Hatha Yoga 1/2 w/ Elena - Hello Glutes - 5/5/23
Episode 17
Say hello to your glutes and hips with this slow-paced, steady, and mindfully instructed practice. Recommended props: 1 block.
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40 min Hatha Yoga 1/2 with Elena - Root to Rise
Episode 18
Build a strong foundation and root down so it's easier to rise up in this all levels hatha yoga practice. Recommended props: none.
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40 min Hatha Yoga 1/2 w/ Elena - Single Leg Stability - 5/3/23
Episode 19
Focus on building single leg stability and balance with specific movements and skills. Recommended props: 1 block.
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40 min Hatha Yoga 1/2 w/ Elena - Fire Up Your Hips - 5/24/23
Episode 20
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 21
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 22
Build strength, awareness, and control in balancing postures with this mindful practice. Recommended props: 2 blocks.
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40 min Hatha Yoga 1/2 w/ Elena - Detailed Integration - 5/19/23
Episode 23
Slow way down in this hatha practice that focuses on how details can inform a strong, empowered practice. Recommended props: 2 blocks, 1 blanket.
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40 min Hatha Yoga 1/2 w/ Elena - Crow Prep - 5/26/23
Episode 24
Build the necessary foundation for arm balances in this thoughtfully sequenced class. This practice works on wrist/forearm/shoulder strength and its connection to the floor in order to find stability in the shoulders! Fun times. Recommended props: 2 blocks, 1 blanket.