Mother, mentor, poet, artist, volunteer, bestselling author, and host of the Practice You Podcast, Elena Brower has taught yoga and meditation since 1999. After graduating from Cornell University in 1992, she designed textiles and apparel for almost a decade before shifting her focus to yoga, meditation, art, and writing. Her first book, Art of Attention, has been translated into seven languages; her second, Practice You, is a bestseller. Elena's first collection of poetry, Softening Time, was released in May 2023. 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. Her spoken word poetry can be heard on Above & Beyond's Flow State albums, and she's commencing Buddhist Chaplaincy training in 2024.
Yoga
This Hatha practice guides you to bring dignity to each posture and offers space to connect with yourself, which can lend humility to your being and poise to your interactions. Move through a challenging sequence with variations in Uttanasana, Utkatasana, and Anjaneyasana, plus Warrior III, Hanumanasana, Pigeon Pose, and ab work before Savasana. This class previously aired on March 16, 2024.
Yoga
This strengthening yet calming Vinyasa practice fortifies you in times of unsteadiness. You’ll recognize your own care while moving through consistent Vinyasas, core strengthening in standing postures, and hip openers. Poses include Uttanasana (Standing Forward Fold) variations, Bird Dog, Warrior II, Trikonasana (Triangle), Dhanurasana (Bow), Parsvottanasana (Pyramid), and Figure Four. This class previously aired on March 11, 2024.
Yoga
With heart-openers sprinkled throughout, this Vinyasa practice focuses on upper body strength to develop a sense of boundlessness and help you amplify your willingness to learn and evolve. Flow through Bound Half Moon, Ustrasana (Camel Pose), Parighasana (Gate Pose), Utkatasana (Chair) variations, Navasana (Boat Pose) variations, and strong standing postures before finishing with Happy Baby and Supine Twist. This class previously aired on March 9, 2024.