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These beginner-friendly practices are a great way to start exploring GCY’s Yoga library and evoke your curiosity about this rich practice.  A variety of fluid movement sequences and postures to help increase circulation and mobility combined with easy stretching postures will let your body and soul say…thank you! 

While still an approachable class we explore a little more depth with active movements and strength enhancing postures. The combination of traditional Yoga poses and Ellen’s unique movement creations will help you build resilience and deepen your relationship with your body and yourself.   

Up for a challenge? Let’s dive deeper with GCY’s Yang Yoga practices! After an active warm up fluidly linking one pose with the next we’ll explore longer-held postures to help increase strength & stability. There really is no limit to the uniqueness of movements and postures in this class. Be ready for surprises! 

Everyone can do Yoga at any stage of life. If a mat-based Yoga practice is not right for you try one of our Chair Classes. We start seated with easy movements focused on wrists, spine and shoulders followed by a few standing postures for balance. Class finishes with a short relaxation that can be done on the floor or couch. 

The title of this category speaks for itself: practices focusing on mindfulness, inward attention, breathwork and exploring the quieter mysteries found within.

Here are some classes to guide you in some more subtle areas: how to find inspiration for practice and how to give yourself support along the way.

02-16-21 5:19, Breath Work & Meditation, Mindfulness, Reflection, Relaxation

A short talk and suggestions on how to take Mindfulness off the mat and with you into your daily life.

02-05-21 57:14, Inquiry, Inquiry, Mindfulness, Reflection

Let Yoga guide you deeper into the most important questions. Ellen guides this exploration on the nature of Belonging.

01-09-21 47:09, General Class, Inquiry, Backbends, Hips, Introspection, Neck, Shoulders

A longer practice to help support you when confronting things in your life that are challenging.

12-27-20 45:13, General Class, Inquiry, Hips, Shoulders, Twists

A deep practice and inquiry into what it means to find closure. Start with something more active for a full class.

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With all the active classes offered make sure to treat yourself from time to time with one of these quieter practices. Restorative Yoga invites you to take some time to disconnect from all the changes and challenges in life to relax, nurture and renew. Yin Yoga practices focus on long-held stretching poses to release tension in the connective tissue of the body while inviting a deep inward focus, reflection and surrender. 

Want to get creative? This wide range of shorter practices invites you to put together your own sequences. Perhaps start out with a foot massage, followed by an active class like ‘Gently Energize’ and finish with a Guided Relaxation or Restorative Yoga…also keep these shorter options in mind for a busy day when there simply isn’t enough time for a full class! 

12-17-24 12:46, Restorative & Relaxation, Guided Meditation, Mindfulness, Relaxation

Another short but deep guided relaxation to help you rest and restore.

10-04-24 13:04, Restorative & Relaxation

Treat yourself to a short but deep exercise in relaxation. Let go and enjoy!

10-04-24 36:33, General Class, Breath Work, Gentle Movement, Legs, Shoulders

Let's combine gentle movements and mindfulness in a practice designed to reduce stress anytime of day.

07-24-24 33:32, General Class, Back, Chest Opening, Hips, Legs

The name says it all in this soothing class: Yin Yoga to help you cool off and calm down; beat the heat with this great practice!

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Not exclusively for office workers, these 5 – 10min mini sessions are meant to help our bodies during long hours at work to avoid the impact of repetitive stress. A few minutes of movement or some simple stretches can come a long way in addressing a tight back, sore wrists and tired legs. 

03-28-23 4:50, Shoulders & Upper Back, Posture, Shoulders, Upper Back

Take 5 minutes at your desk to give your posture a boost.

03-28-23 5:08, Shoulders & Upper Back, Gentle Movement, Posture, Shoulders

5 minutes of simple movement and attention will help enliven your posture today!

03-28-23 4:50, Shoulders & Upper Back, Breathing, Chest Opening, Shoulders, Upper Back

Another 5 minute practice to wake up and shake up your posture at work!

02-11-21 14:04, Neck, Neck, Shoulders, Upper Back

A short break you can take at your desk to wake up and loosen up your neck!

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These 90-min practices on various topics are another great way to dive deeper into your understanding and exploration of Yoga. Each practice starts with a short lecture relevant to the specific theme. Please note that intensity level varies with Back Care Yoga being very accessible, Spring Detox & Core Connection offering a bit more of a challenge. 

01-28-22 43:49, General Class, Gentle Movement, Hands, Legs, Mindfulness, Spine

A short but complete workshop exploring the nature of Connection in our Yoga practice and ourselves.

09-25-21 78:00, General Class, Backbends, Hamstrings, Hips, Lunges, Shoulders

Another homage to the classic forms and movements of Yoga.

09-24-21 49:05, Balancing, Balance, Beginner Friendly, Hips, Inquiry, Legs

A complete Workshop exploring the nature of balance—both inside and out.

02-22-21 47:30, General Class, Back, Breath Work, Legs, Shoulders

A longer, Specialty Workshop focusing on the roots and ways to alleviate fatigue.

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These videos are instructional in nature and feature an exploration and break-down of poses, techniques or philosophies presented in Yoga.  Expand your knowledge and deepen your practice with these hidden gems!

03-27-24 8:57, Inquiry, Inquiry, Inspiration

A short, personal talk on the challenge of accepting when your body is not living up to your expectations or demands.

06-17-21 4:59, Instruction, Home Practice, Instruction, Props

A short video showing the various props you'll need for a home practice, plus alternatives you might already have.

06-03-21 7:19, Instruction, Instruction, Restorative, Yin

This short talk explores both the similarities and differences between Restorative Yoga and Yin Yoga.

03-19-21 5:34, Instruction, Details, Instruction

Ellen offers a short talk on the issues around sleep trouble and practical considerations for improving your slumber.

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The stretching element in Yoga is so valuable but sometimes an additional tool is needed to get those stubborn knots in our muscles to let go. The use of therapy balls is a fun and creative way to address discomfort in specific areas while learning more about the architecture and anatomy of your own body. 

05-04-22 41:23, Therapy Balls, Gluteus, Hips, Neck, Shoulders

Explore a perfect combination of slow, deep Yin Yoga with the skillful use of therapy balls.

09-30-20 49:40, Therapy Balls, Back, Chest, Hip Flexor, IT Band, Shins

A great mix of two deep, healing practices: Yin Yoga and Therapy balls for self-massage.

06-04-20 18:00, General Class, Therapy Balls, Neck, Self-Massage, Shoulders, Upper Back

An 18-minute Yoga à la Carte practice called Neck Rescue. Use therapy balls and self-massage to help your neck!

06-04-20 19:00, Hips, Hips & Gluteus, Therapy Balls, Adductors, Gluteus, IT Band, Self-Massage

A 19-minute Yoga à la Carte practice called Hips on the Ball: a therapy ball self-massage for the hips.

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