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
No need to be familiar with astrology or the moon cycles to enjoy this fun, unique class! You’ll explore the concept of balance (embodying the energy of the Libra Full Moon) while using a block in new, creative ways. The energizing, steady flow includes Side Plank variations, Warrior III, Half Moon, Side Angle, and prone backbends. This class previously aired on April 11, 2025.
Yoga
This easygoing Vinyasa practice allows you to simply flow, be present, and release anything weighing you down. Great for if you’re feeling stressed and just want to move, you’ll start seated then glide through Chair Pose, Low Lunge, Eagle Pose, Triangle, and Sphinx, letting life-stuff drift away. This class previously aired on April 8, 2025.
Yoga
Keep your comfy clothes on and enjoy this relaxing class to start your day feeling grounded and focused. The slow-paced sequence is designed to regulate the nervous system and greet the morning with calm. Postures include Bananasana, a gentle twist, Sphinx, Half Butterly, and Viparita Karani (Legs Up The Wall). This class previously aired on April 4, 2025.