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
Notice how the world drops away as you flow through this practice designed to boost morning energy, strength, and flexibility. You’ll prioritize consistency — in your practice and your actions — while moving through a swift, strong sequence of Sun Salutations and lots of standing postures. Expect continuous movement, and finish feeling focused and connected to yourself. This class previously aired on July 14, 2025.
Yoga
An ideal class for end-of-day, this practice focuses on your exhales in standing postures, hip openers, and forward folds to regulate the nervous system, soften your body, and ground your energy. The steady sequence moves through Half Sun Salutes, Utkatasana (Chair Pose) variations, Deep Squats, Pigeons, Low Lunge, and Revolved Triangle, leading into Lotus variations, Gomukhasana (Cow Face Pose), restorative backbends, and seated breathwork. This class previously aired on July 12, 2025.
Yoga
Designed for support during menopause, this Hatha practice aims to soothe and balance your system while steadying your mind and strengthening your body. The slow yet strong sequence moves through spinal warm-ups, standing postures, Squat variations, backbends, and seated postures to address all parts of your body. Poses include Warrior II, Trikonasana (Triangle), Prasarita Padottanasana (Wide-Legged Standing Forward Fold), Bridge, Halasana (Plough Pose), Salamba Sarvangasana (Supported Shoulderstand), and Janu Sirsasana (Head-To-Knee Forward Fold). This class previously aired on July 7, 2025.