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
Strength comes in many forms. This class embraces that concept, helping you find your ideal version of “strong.” You’ll flow through a progressing sequence that focuses on your entire body, with an extra dose of core work, twists, and backbends. Highlights include Revolved Crescent, Dancing Warrior, Skandasana (Side Lunge), Crow Pose, Dolphin, and Camel Pose. This class previously aired on May 20, 2025.
Yoga
This thoughtfully curated Yin practice is all about being kind to your body. You’ll sink into postures that help you open the low back, ribcage, and hips, helping you find relief from tightness. Postures include Balasana (Child’s Pose), Thread the Needle, Shoelace Pose, Sphinx, and Bananasana. This class previously aired on May 16, 2025.
Yoga
No need to be an astrology buff to enjoy this class. The energizing yet relaxing flow focuses on the physical concept of contracting to expand while looking within to find hidden truths about your potential. Tap into the Full Moon energy while gliding through Sun Salutation variations, Eagle Pose, Dancing Warrior, Half Moon, Sphinx, and Camel Pose. This class previously aired on May 13, 2025.