Mother, mentor, poet, artist, volunteer, bestselling author, and host of the Practice You Podcast, Elena Brower graduated from Cornell University in 1992 and designed textiles and apparel for almost a decade before shifting her focus to yoga, meditation, writing, and art. Teaching asana since 1999, studying and practicing Zen meditation since 2020, she received the Buddhist Precepts from Roshi Joan Halifax at Upaya Zen Center in 2023. Now a candidate for Buddhist Chaplaincy, Elena offers her time in hospice and penitentiary settings as well as facilitating grief counseling for children.
Her books, Art of Attention, Practice You, Being You, and Softening Time walk us through stages of practice, life, and listening. Elena's Perceptive Parenting audio course is a key resource for parents; her signature course, Simplify, serves hundreds in reimagining priorities in order to experience more fulfillment and meaning every day. Her spoken word poetry can be heard on Above & Beyond's Flow State albums, for which she's received an RIAA-certified Gold Record for her writing on "Don't Leave." Elena works to elevate bright futures for girls, women, and children through her support for Girls on Fire Leaders, On The Inside, and Free Food Kitchen.
Yoga
This higher-level Vinyasa practice progresses to Flying Pigeon Pose in a well-sequenced flow with several hip-opening postures and mindful strengthening. You’re invited to challenge yourself toward a more demanding arm balance, and it’s an excellent class to return to for witnessing your progress. Poses include Pigeon variations, Pasasana (a squatted twist), Figure Four Chair, Parsvottanasana to Parivrtta Trikonasana, and Eka Pada Galavasana (Flying Pigeon Pose). This class previously aired on February 3, 2025.
Yoga
This Hatha practice supports you in being at home with yourself, finding your center, and inviting balance inwardly. Start with Svadisthana Mudra and Cat/Cow, then move through a slightly demanding breath-focused sequence with Dog Split, Standing Split, Trikonasana (Triangle), Warrior I, Tree Pose, Bow Pose, and an inversion of your choice (wall support optional). This class previously aired on February 1, 2025.
Yoga
This twisty, backbendy practice invites you to open your heart and welcome the chemistry of joy. You’ll flow briskly through short sequences — a satisfying way to find space in your body as you repeat postures. Poses include Lunges, Parsvottanasana (Pyramid), Parivrtta Trikonasana (Revolved Triangle), Anjaneyasana (Crescent), Pigeon variations, and Warriors. This class previously aired on January 27, 2025.