Elena Cheung

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.

Elena Cheung
  • 45 min Therapeutic Yoga w/ Elena - Hamstring, Hips, Sciatic Nerve 7/20/23

    Episode 1

    Release tension in your hamstrings, sciatic nerve, and posterior hip with this gentle practice. This class uses self-myofascial release, nerve flosses, and incorporates a fun sciatic nerve test/re-test so you can see just how much your nerve is impacting your flexibility today! Recommended props:...

  • 45 min Therapeutic Yoga w/ Elena - Balance Brain Twisters 7/29/23

    Episode 2

    Have some fun challenging your brain, body, and balance in this class focused specifically on interesting ways to challenge single leg balance! This is a great class for keeping your mind sharp. Recommended props: 1 block.

  • 40 min Therapeutic Yoga w/ Elena - Hamstrings, Hips + Neuro 8/8/23

    Episode 3

    This practice focuses primarily on hips and hamstrings and is week 1 of working on adding in neuroplasticity & neurogenesis practices. Join Elena to challenge not just your body but your brain :) Recommended props: 2 blocks, 1 strap, 1 blanket, 1 ball, something to help with balance if desired.

  • 45 min Therapeutic Yoga w/ Elena - Another Day, The Same Hamstrings 8/17/23

    Episode 4

    This practice has a few minutes of neuroplasticity work followed by SMR and active movement for deep hip stabilizers and hamstrings. Recommended props: 2 balls, 1 chair, 1 blanket, 1 strap.

  • 45 min Therapeutic Yoga w/ Elena - Soft Hips and Hams 8/22/23

    Episode 5

    Unwind tension in your hips and hamstrings with this therapeutic practice geared towards recovery and softness. This practice begins with 3 minutes of neurogenesis work, followed by carefully chosen movements and postures to target the lower body. Recommended props: 1 chair, 1 block, 1 blanket, 1...

  • 60 min Therapeutic Yoga w/ Elena - Classic Hips & Hammies 9/5/23

    Episode 6

    Reduce tension in your hips and hammies with this carefully curated class designed to promote circulation, range of motion, and to reduce stiffness. Recommended props: 2 balls, 1 chair, 1 strap, 1 blanket.

  • 45 min Therapeutic Yoga w/ Elena - Digestive System Reset 9/9/23

    Episode 7

    Unwind deep-seated tension in your digestive system AND nervous system with this slow & gentle practice. This class uses twists, side bends, self-myofascial release, and other gentle movement to give TLC to your abdomen. Recommended props: 1 chair, 1 blanket, 1 block.

  • 60 min Therapeutic Yoga w/ Elena - Hips/Hamstrings Check-In 9/28/23

    Episode 8

    Give a little check-in and reset to your lower body in a thoughtful way utilizing active movements, self-myofascial release, and passive stretching. Recommended props: 2 blocks, 1 ball, 1 strap, 1 chair.

  • 45 min Therapeutic Yoga w/ Elena - Spine Time 10/21/23

    Episode 9

    Release tension and create stability and freedom for your spine in this thoughtful class. Recommended props: 1 block, 2 balls, 1 blanket, 1 chair.

  • 60 min Therapeutic Yoga w/ Elena - Classic Hips/Hams 10/24/23

    Episode 10

    Hit the classics in this hips and hamstrings focused class. This practice combines movement, passive stretches and nerve flossing. Recommended props: 2 blocks, 1 blanket, 1 chair, 1 strap.

  • 45 min Therapeutic Yoga w/ Elena - Eat Yo Veggies: Shoulders/Neck 10/28/23

    Episode 11

    This no frills practice is perfect if you carry tension/discomfort/soreness in your shoulders and neck. We start from the secret foundation (the ribcage!) and make our way up. Recommended props: 1 chair, 1 ball, wall space, 1 block, 1 blanket.

  • 60 min Therapeutic Yoga w/ Elena - Restore and Reset 11/9/23

    Episode 12

    Reset your body and nervous system, gently unwinding tension through your joints. While region-specific classes are AMAZING for creating change, if you aren't also addressing your nervous system, then it's just like slappin a bandaid over a broken bone. You feel? This class includes soft movement...

  • 45 min Active/Recovery Hips Therapeutic Yoga: Elena

    Episode 13

    11/11/2023:
    Active movement in the hips + myofascial release + gentle stretches = the best recipe for your hips :) Recommended props: 1 chair,1 strap, 1 block, 1 ball.