Elena is a Seattle-based movement specialist and yoga teacher whose mission is to empower individuals in their 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.
Elena is a certified E-RYT 500, NASM Personal Trainer, and Yoga Medicine Therapeutic Specialist, and as such, she delights in helping people find joy in movement by supporting self-inquiry and autonomy.
Over the course of her nine-plus-year journey in the yoga world, Elena has led and assisted anatomy trainings at both the 200- and 300-hour YTT levels, yoga retreats, and workshops, all in pursuit of her dream: to foster diverse and inclusive communities through authentic connection. As much as Elena loves being a nerd, she also aims not to take things too seriously; in her classes, expect a combination of intricate details, playfulness, and a balance of effort and ease.
When Elena is not in the studio or immersed in yoga-related pursuits, she enjoys long walks with her dogs, lifting, movement arts, time with loved ones, reality TV, and cooking really, really delicious tonkatsu curry.
Yoga
Instead of going through the motions, this Hatha practice guides you to slow down and allow the details to make the poses come alive. Drop into an energizing, steady sequence with a Side Plank variation, Lizard with a quad stretch, Airplane Pose (a Warrior III variation), Half Moon, and Sugarcane Pose (Bound Half Moon). This class previously aired on September 6, 2024.
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This class explores two astrological concepts — Virgo’s grounding energy and the New Moon’s energy for welcoming new things. It’s an excellent practice to connect with yourself and set intentions, whether or not you’re familiar with astrology. Flow through a steady sequence focusing on your lower back and abdomen, including Side Plank variations, Gate Pose, Wild Thing, Dancing Warrior, and Chair Pose. This class previously aired on September 3, 2024.
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If you’re feeling stressed or mentally taxed, you’re not alone — this practice is here to help you recollect yourself. Transform your state from frazzled to calm in a sequence of breath-led, rhythmic movement, including Half Sun Salutations, Chair Pose, Crescent Lunge, Airplane Pose (a Warrior III variation), and Dancing Warrior. This class previously aired on August 30, 2024.