Therapeutic Yoga
These yoga classes seek to provide relief from pain and support optimal functioning of the joints, muscles, and organs. Classes may include both gentle and restorative postures as well as breath and meditation.
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60 min Therapeutic Yoga w/ Elena - Heart Opening 2/15/24
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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45 min Therapeutic Yoga w/ Elena - Gentle Core 2/10/24
Find a thoughtful, gentle connection to your core strength and discover how it supports spine health in this therapeutic practice. Props: chair, blanket, block.
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60 min Therapeutic Yoga w/ Elena - Happy Hips 2/8/24
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.
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45 min Therapeutic Yoga w/ Elena - Postural Awareness 2/3/24
Understand posture in the context of your body, and work on some common postural inhibitors. Props: 1 chair, 2 balls, 1 block, 1 blanket.
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60 min Therapeutic Yoga w/ Elena - Cranium/Sacrum 2/1/24
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: 2 balls, 1 b...
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60 min Therapeutic Yoga w/ Elena - Spine Decompression 1/30/24
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 chair, 1 strap/to...
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45 min Therapeutic Yoga w/ Elena - Chair Balance 1/27/24
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.
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45 min Therapeutic Yoga w/ Elena - Hamstrings/Sciatic Nerve 1/20/24
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.
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60 min Therapeutic Yoga w/ Elena - Core Fun! 1/18/24
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.
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45 min Therapeutic Yoga w/ Elena - Hip Work/Release 1/13/24
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.
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60 min Therapeutic Yoga w/ Elena - Shoulders/Neck Reset 1/11/24
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.
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60 min Therapeutic Yoga w/ Elena - Core/Spine Relationship 1/9/24
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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45 min Therapeutic Yoga w/ Elena - SMR Party 1/6/24
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.
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60 min Therapeutic Yoga w/ Elena - Say Hi to Your Backside 1/4/24
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 Therapeutic Yoga w/ Elena - Slow and Steady 12/30/23
Take your time, slow it down, relax and reset around the new year. Props: strap, ball, blanket, block.
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60 min Therapeutic Yoga w/ Elena - Deep Hip Work 12/28/23
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.
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60 min Therapeutic Yoga w/ Elena - Relax, It's All Good 12/26/23
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 Therapeutic Yoga w/ Elena - Balance Time 12/23/23
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.
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60 min Therapeutic Yoga w/ Elena - Whole Body Tune-Up 12/21/23
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.
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60 min Therapeutic Yoga w/ Elena - Neck/Shoulders at the Wall 12/19/23
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 Therapeutic Yoga w/ Elena - Balance, Chapter 3 12/16/23
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.
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60 min Therapeutic Yoga w/ Elena - Happy Low Back 12/14/23
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.
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60 min Therapeutic Yoga w/ Elena - Say Bye to Neck Tension 12/12/23
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.
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45 min Therapeutic Yoga w/ Elena - Single Leg Balance PART 2! 12/9/23
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.