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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.

12-01-20 57:52, General Class, Back, Hips, Legs, Shoulders

Befriend your body through this hour-long practice of deep postures and inquiry.

06-04-20 48:00, General Class, Inquiry, Back, Hips, Shoulders

A 48-minute practice called Yin Yoga for Letting Go; a deep practice and inquiry exploring surrender.

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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! 

01-08-24 49:18, Shoulders & Neck, Breath Work, Neck, Relaxation, Shoulders

Take a deeper dive focusing on active and relaxing practices for headache relief.

12-27-23 32:35, General Class, Hips, Introspection, Reflection, Twists

A short Yin Yoga practice connecting with insights and intuition.

12-12-23 14:28, General Class, Chest Openers, Leg Strength, Shoulders

A short, flowing class that doesn't stop moving—but won't wear you out!

12-12-23 37:36, General Class, Gentle Movement, Mindfulness, Reflection

A deeper class with some gentle movement, but with an invitation to turn inward and care for yourself.

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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. 

02-11-21 14:34, General Class, Face, Forearms, Hands, Legs, Shoulders

Treat yourself to a short self-massage you can learn and practice at your desk, at work, or anywhere!

02-10-21 6:00, General Class, Arms, Hands, Legs, Shoulders

Feeling stiff? Overbearing boss? Stressful meeting? Shake it Off with this super quick release!

09-07-20 14:02, Inversions, Back, Hamstrings, Shoulders

Let's use a wall to support for this short restorative practice.

08-23-20 6:36, General Class, Active Breath Work, Back, Hands, Shoulders

A quick, energizing practice to shake up your office day!

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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. 

02-22-21 1:11:00, Shoulders, Chest, Meridians, Shoulders, Upper Back

This Yin Yoga & Meridian series explores the pathways mapped out in Traditional Chinese Medicine.

02-10-21 1:04:01, General Class, Backbends, Hamstrings, Inversion, Shoulders

Enjoy over an hour of classic yoga postures and sequencing. Old-school on the mat!

06-04-20 33:00, General Class, Back, Hamstrings, Hips, Shoulders

A 33-minute Specialty Workshop called Prenatal Yoga. The name says it all: a little something special for the pregnant ladies!

05-23-20 96:00, Core, Lower Back, Strengthening, Twists

A 96-minute Specialty Workshop called Core Connection.

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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!

09-19-20 11:27, Instruction, Back, Instruction, Shoulders, Vinyasa, Wrists

A short walk-through of the various stages of this classic movement sequence.

08-22-20 5:00, Instruction, Meditation, Instruction, Meditation, Mindfulness

This is a 5-minute talk on the role of Mindfulness in Yoga practice and daily life.

06-04-20 21:00, Breath Work, Instruction, Breath Work, Instruction

A 21-minute instructional class discussing the basic details of using the breath during practice.

06-04-20 36:00, Instruction, Back, Calves, Hamstrings, Instruction, Shoulders

A 36-minute instructional class in the Yoga Details series called Backside Fascia.

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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. 

06-04-20 16:00, Feet, Therapy Balls, Calves, Feet, Toes

A 16-minute Yoga à la Carte practice called Feet Retreat. Give your toes, soles and ankles a little TLC!

06-04-20 23:00, Back, Therapy Balls, Gluteus, Lower Back, Self-Massage

A 23-minute Yoga à la Carte practice called Back Massage. Use therapy balls and help your back with self-massage.

05-16-20 87:00, General Class, Therapy Balls, Hips, Legs, Neck, Self-Massage, Shoulders

An 87-minute Specialty Workshop featuring a blend of Yin Yoga and therapy balls to focus on self-massage.

04-18-20 15:00, Therapy Balls, Lower Back, Self-Massage, Shoulders, Upper Back

A 15-minute Yoga à la Carte practice using therapy balls to work the shoulders, upper and lower back.

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