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
Stretch, flow, and balance all in one short class. This go-to practice offers a moment to reconnect with yourself in a fast-paced sequence, great for any time of day. Postures include twisted Low Lunge, Squat variations, Utkatasana (Chair Pose), Dhanurasana (Bow Pose), Parsvottanasana (Pyramid Pose), Uttanasana (Standing Forward Fold) variations, Happy Baby, and Supine Twist. This class previously aired on November 4, 2024.
Yoga
Give your mind a break from thinking by moving through this simple, serene, strengthening sequence. You’ll flow through a substantial standing practice with a few well-placed pauses in Child’s Pose to absorb and release. Highlights include Half Sun Salutations, Trikonasana (Triangle), Forearm Plank, Dhanurasana (Bow Pose), Warrior III, Ustrasana (Camel Pose), and Mountain Climbers. This class previously aired on November 2, 2024.
Yoga
This grounding Hatha practice is designed for pre-, during, or post-menstrual cycle, taking your time in postures that allow you to connect with yourself and your breath. Enjoy a quiet sequence with minimal cueing that uses Child’s Pose as a home base and stays close to the ground. Postures include Bird Dog, Low Lunge, Warrior II, Parighasana (Gate Pose), Seated Twist, Janu Sirsasana (Head-To-Knee Forward Fold), and Baddha Konasana (Bound Angle Pose). This class previously aired on October 28, 2024.