Therapeutic Yoga

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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Therapeutic Yoga
  • 60 min Shoulders, Elbows, Hands Therapeutic Yoga: Elena

    02/20/2024:
    This practice uses a healthy dose of gentle movement, self-myofascial release, and passive openers to unwind the nervous system and tension through the upper half of the body. Props: 1 chair, 1 ball, 1 block, 1 strap, 1 blanket, some wall space.

  • 45 min Nervous System/IT Band Therapeutic Yoga: Elena

    02/17/2024:
    Give love to your mind, body, and IT band (and knees) with this thoughtful, grounded practice. Props: 1 strap, 1 chair, 1 block, 1 ball.

  • 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.

  • 45 min Gentle Core Therapeutic Yoga: Elena

    02/10/2024:
    Find a thoughtful, gentle connection to your core strength and discover how it supports spine health in this therapeutic practice. Props: chair, blanket, block.

  • 60 min Happy Hips Therapeutic Yoga: Elena

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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.

  • 45 min SMR Party Therapeutic Yoga: Elena

    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

    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.

  • 45 min Slow & Steady Therapeutic Yoga: Elena

    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

    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

    12/26/2023:
    Calm your nervous system with this therapeutic practice. Recommended props: 2 blocks, 1 blanket, 1 pillow/bolster, 1 chair.

  • 45 min Balance Time Therapeutic Yoga: Elena

    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

    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

    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.

  • 45 min Balance, Chapter 3 Therapeutic Yoga: Elena

    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

    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.