At Reclaim Your Health Elena offers private yoga lessons as well as various workshops and classes. She has taught Yoga for Beginners, Yoga for Spinal Health, Self Myofascial Release workshops and Yoga for Bone Health in the past. Check out facebook events and blog for current group classes.
According to a Yoga Journal Article Yoga has many benefits. Some of these amazing benefits are listed below.
Yoga is a system for wellbeing that was developed in India over 5,000 years ago. The world Yoga means to “unite”. It encompasses all levels of being: physical, mental, emotional and spiritual. Yoga works on harmonizing the body with the mind and breath. There are many styles of Yoga such as Hatha, Ananda, Ashtanga, Iyengar, Bikram, Restorative and many more. The speed and intensity of practice can vary tremendously from very gentle to high intensity and quick pace. All styles of Yoga have the intention to cultivate health and wellbeing through regular practice of poses, breathing, relaxation, self-awareness and meditation techniques.
Reference: yogaalliance.org
Elena has been trained in Hatha and Ananda Yoga traditions. Both traditions focus on proper alignment, holding poses for longer periods of time, breath work and meditation. Elena teaches anatomy informed yoga practice that is appropriate for beginners as well as seasoned practitioners. She has being studying anatomy and movement literacy for yoga teachers with Judith Hanson Lasater and Mary Richards since 2017. Elena’s intention is to cultivate safety, functional movement, strength and mindfulness during your yoga lessons.
Before your yoga lesson you will discuss your goals and aspirations about the session as well as any physical conditions you might have over the phone. A typical yoga private session lasts 60 min. We would start with breathing/grounding techniques followed up with gentle warm-ups. Next, we would practice yoga postures that are appropriate for you. The session will be completed with a short meditation. Depending on your needs there is a possibility of incorporating self-myofascial release into the yoga session.
Yes! Being flexible is not a pre-requisite for doing Yoga. We have lots of props and many modifications to fit each individual’s needs. Besides, practicing Yoga is about self-care and feeling good in your body. That’s not to say that you won’t become more flexible the longer you practice, but flexibility is not the goal. Especially as we age, strength and balance become a much bigger focus for the overall health.
Please wear comfortable and stretchy clothing for the session. Women tend to wear leggings or capri pants and tank tops. Men can wear sports shorts or pants with a t-shirt.
