Gold Country Yoga

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he change and transformation a dedicated Yoga practice can bring about is priceless.  And the great news is that anyone can benefit from Yoga; whether you are new to Yoga or have taken classes for a while, whether you are strong to begin with or not, whether you are stiff or flexible, in shape or not—Yoga will simply help you feel better!

Yoga is meant to be a practice–something you engage with on a regular or even daily basis. Of course there are days that simply get away from you, but you’ll be amazed how even a few minutes of Yoga every day can go a long way in supporting your physical health and emotional well-being.

Gold Country Yoga offers different length classes and a broad variety of themes and styles that will make it easy for you to find just the right class for what you need every day.

Benefits of a Home Yoga Practice

Feel more comfortable and at home in your body

Increase your strength, mobility and flexibility

Find relief from common aches and pains

Feel grounded & resilient in the face of challenge

Learn how to effectively reduce stress and tension

Become more accepting of yourself & others

Invaluable chance to care for your health & well-being

Greater ease falling asleep and staying asleep

What’s Included in Your Membership

Hundreds of professionally produced Yoga Classes right at your fingertips 24/7

Active Movement, Restorative Yoga, Yin Yoga, Relaxation & Mindfulness classes

Specialty Yoga Workshops and Special Series on a wide range of topics

Multi-day Yoga Challenges and Retreats for a truly guided experience

Targeted practices to address your changing daily challenges and needs

Expert guidance with plenty of skillful modifications for different levels

Membership pages and On-Demand Library are easy to use and navigate

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Are We the Right Fit?

It is crucial to find a teacher that you trust—someone who is skilled, experienced, creates meaningful practices and communicates Yoga in a way that resonates directly with you.  Ellen’s warm personality, dedication, depth of knowledge and consistent teaching principles will help you deepen your understanding of Yoga and move towards your goals of improved health and well-being.

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Curious to learn more about how you can feel your best every day? Sign up, become a Member today and enjoy our entire library of On Demand classes for 14 days; cancel anytime if it’s not for you!

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What We Offer

• Yoga for physical and emotional well-being
• Movement that is much more than just exercise
• Postures that respect your unique body
• Yoga that includes reflection and mindfulness
• Support to create a home Yoga practice
• A family-run business dedicated to good health

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What We Do Not

• Extremely fast-paced or power Yoga classes
• Practices solely focused on exercise and cardio
• Gymnastic, extreme poses and practices
• ‘No pain, no gain’ as a motto
• Excessive fixation on aesthetics or appearance
• Bland, corporate Yoga with high-paid execs

Meet the Family Behind the Scenes

Ellen, Teacher & Owner at Gold Country Yoga, brings over 25 years of Yoga, movement & dance experience to her classes.  She skillfully combines traditional postures and creative movement sequences with mindfulness practices for a truly unique and engaging Yoga experience.

Mark, an Emmy Award-winning television and film professional, has extensive experience producing instructional Yoga videos.  He records all classes with multiple cameras, crystal-clear audio and carefully edits each one to highlight teaching details and create a seamless, flowing experience.

The Felines: Our cat family of four adds a little extra sweetness and delight to our classes. You may see Speedy climbing onto Ellen’s back in a Yoga pose, Mr. Smokes leaping up the cat tree, Tulane taking a nap on a Yoga blanket or Maddie parading her cuteness across the room.

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Want to See More?  Browse Our Library

 Preview the On-Demand Library below: hundreds of Classes, Specialty Workshops and Multi-Day Yoga Challenges.

Recently Added

Recently Added Classes

We add classes regularly, often several new ones each week.  Here’s what we’ve been up to lately.

Gentle Movement • 05-03-23
40:32, General Class, Back, Chest Opening, Hamstrings, Twists
Enjoy 40 minutes of great, Gentle Movement with a focus on the hips, neck and twists—and mindfulness of course.
Self-Embrace
23:46, General Class, Chest Opening, Gentle Movement, Mindfulness, Twists
Give yourself a big hug—literally and figuratively—with this 23-minute class focused on self-care.
Simply Delicious
28:58, Restorative & Relaxation, Chest Opening, Forward Bends, Hips, Introspection
30 minutes of absolutely delicious Restorative Yoga with lots of room for quiet introspection.
Yoga Nonstop 1
17:39, General Class, Lunges, Shoulders, Standing Postures, Strengthening
A short, flowing practice that never stops moving with gentle, accessible postures and transitions.
Daily Trio 11
21:55, General Class, Back, Gentle Movement, Legs, Relaxation, Twists
Another great Trio practice, short and sweet; this time the focus is on the back, legs and twists.
Daily Trio 10
21:50, General Class, Back, Breath Work, Gentle Movement, Legs
Another installment of our popular 3-posture mini series focused on the back and legs!
No-Prop Restorative Yoga
28:28, General Class, Back Bends, Inversion, Relaxation, Twists
A 30-minute Restorative Yoga practice that you don't need a bunch of props to do—just normal household items!
Moving Into Meditation
31:40, Meditation, Breath Work, Gentle Movement, Guided Meditation, Mindfulness
Let's use some movement as a natural transition into silence, stillness and meditation.
Office Break • Posture 1
4:50, Shoulders & Upper Back, Posture, Shoulders, Upper Back
Take 5 minutes at your desk to give your posture a boost.

Active Level 1

Active Level 1

These beginner-friendly active practices are a great way to start exploring our Library and evoke your curiosity about this rich practice.

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Active Level 2

Active Level 2

Ready for a bit more? Here we explore a little more depth with active movements and strength enhancing postures.

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Active Level 3

Active Level 3

Up for a challenge? After an active warm up fluidly linking one pose with the next we’ll explore longer-held postures to help increase strength & stability.

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Gentle & Seated

Gentle & Seated Practices

If a mat-based Yoga practice is not right for you try one of our Chair Classes. We start seated with easy upper-body movements followed by a few standing postures for balance and a short relaxation that can be done on the floor or couch.

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Meditation & Breath

Meditation & Breathing Practices

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

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Yin & Restorative

Yin & Restorative Yoga Practices

Let’s slow down! Restorative Yoga disconnects offers time relax, nurture and renew; Yin Yoga’s long-held stretching poses release tension and invite a deep inward reflection and surrender.

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Yoga à la Carte

Yoga à la Carte

Build Your Perfect Class! Shorter, partial practices meant to be mixed and matched together. I recommend mixing Active and Relaxing practices, in that order; but trust your body, experiment, and create your very own perfect class or longer sequence.

Self-Embrace
23:46, General Class, Chest Opening, Gentle Movement, Mindfulness, Twists
Give yourself a big hug—literally and figuratively—with this 23-minute class focused on self-care.
Simply Delicious
28:58, Restorative & Relaxation, Chest Opening, Forward Bends, Hips, Introspection
30 minutes of absolutely delicious Restorative Yoga with lots of room for quiet introspection.
Yoga Nonstop 1
17:39, General Class, Lunges, Shoulders, Standing Postures, Strengthening
A short, flowing practice that never stops moving with gentle, accessible postures and transitions.
No-Prop Restorative Yoga
28:28, General Class, Back Bends, Inversion, Relaxation, Twists
A 30-minute Restorative Yoga practice that you don't need a bunch of props to do—just normal household items!
Moving Into Meditation
31:40, Meditation, Breath Work, Gentle Movement, Guided Meditation, Mindfulness
Let's use some movement as a natural transition into silence, stillness and meditation.
Yinsights
37:01, General Class, Backbends, Hips, Mindfulness, Shoulders
Turn inward with this quiet practices focusing on exploring insights through Yin Yoga.
Rest, Safety & Support
18:37, Restorative & Relaxation, Breathing, Mindfulness, Relaxation
Let's explore the foundations of safety with a conscious practice of rest and support.
Yoga Break 5
18:45, Restorative & Relaxation, Forward Bends, Hamstrings, Inversion, Relaxing Breath Work
Take a 20-minute Yoga Break and treat yourself to some forward bends and inversions with relaxing breath work.
30-Minute Moves 7
29:06, General Class, Back, Core, Leg Strength, Shoulders
Take 30 minutes to move! Focus on your back, core, legs and shoulders.

Instruction & Inspiration

Instruction & Inspiration: Talks and Practices

Here you’ll find a mix of inspiration talks, philosophy, detailed instruction—plus practices linked with a deep inner inquiry to explore the subtler, essential questions we all face.

Intro to Chakra Yoga
7:42, General Class, Instruction, Instruction, Philosophy, Reflection
Ellen gives a short talk introducing this fascinating series exploring Chakra Yoga, practices around the 7 energy centers of the body.
Yoga Details • Home Setup
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.
Yoga Details • Restorative vs. Yin Yoga
7:19, Instruction, Instruction, Restorative, Yin
This short talk explores both the similarities and differences between Restorative Yoga and Yin Yoga.
Series: Posture pt. 1
17:33, Instruction, Back, Instruction, Posture
This first of a series explore the nature of posture, common problems and ways to improve it.
Inspiration & Support • Authenticity
8:14, Instruction
A short talk with inspiring thoughts on the nature and expression of authenticity.
Yoga Details • On Sleep
5:34, Instruction, Details, Instruction
Ellen offers a short talk on the issues around sleep trouble and practical considerations for improving your slumber.
Inspiration & Support: Wholeness = YOU
7:48, Breath Work & Meditation, Instruction, Inquiry, Mindfulness, Reflection
A short talk where Ellen explores the nature of wholeness with skillful inquiry.
Inspiration & Support • Intentions
14:30, Instruction, Meditation, Reflection
A short talk on the importance of intentions, and practical advice and how to work with them.
Inspiration & Support • About Beliefs
8:40, Breath Work & Meditation, Instruction, Inspiration, Mindfulness, Relfection
This short talk explores the nature of beliefs and how they affect our place in the world.

Office Breaks

Office Breaks: Practice at Work

These 5 to 10-minute practices help during long hours at work; a few minutes of movement and simple stretches can relieve a tight back, sore wrists and tired legs.

Office Break • Posture 1
4:50, Shoulders & Upper Back, Posture, Shoulders, Upper Back
Take 5 minutes at your desk to give your posture a boost.
Office Break • Posture 3
5:08, Shoulders & Upper Back, Gentle Movement, Posture, Shoulders
5 minutes of simple movement and attention will help enliven your posture today!
Office Break • Posture 2
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!
Office Break • Neck Check 2
14:04, Neck, Neck, Shoulders, Upper Back
A short break you can take at your desk to wake up and loosen up your neck!
Office Break • Self-Massage
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!
Office Break • Shake it Off
6:00, General Class, Arms, Hands, Legs, Shoulders
Feeling stiff? Overbearing boss? Stressful meeting? Shake it Off with this super quick release!
Office Break • On the Wall
14:02, Inversions, Back, Hamstrings, Shoulders
Let's use a wall to support for this short restorative practice.
Office Break • Quick Energy
6:36, General Class, Active Breath Work, Back, Hands, Shoulders
A quick, energizing practice to shake up your office day!
Office Break • Calming Breath
10:00, Breath Work & Meditation, Breathing, Mindfulness, Relaxation
A 10-minute Office Break focusing on relaxing breath work for stress-reduction.

Workshops & Series

Workshops and Special Series

These Workshops and Special Series explore practices around a specific theme. Workshops dive deeper with longer, single classes; Series explore a topic over a range of classes.

Daily Trio 11
21:55, General Class, Back, Gentle Movement, Legs, Relaxation, Twists
Another great Trio practice, short and sweet; this time the focus is on the back, legs and twists.
Daily Trio 10
21:50, General Class, Back, Breath Work, Gentle Movement, Legs
Another installment of our popular 3-posture mini series focused on the back and legs!
Daily Trio 9
20:11, General Class, Back Bends, Hamstrings, Relaxation, Twists
Another in our great series of short, sweet and simple practices to get you going.
7th Chakra • Knowledge & Wisdom
58:16, Breath Work & Meditation, Gentle Movement, Head, Inquiry, Meditation
This is the 7th and final installment of the Chakra Yoga series, focusing on practice and understanding of the crown chakra.
Daily Trio 8
21:57, General Class, Leg Strength, Mindfulness, Spinal Movements
A trio of poses for your busy day: focus on leg strength and enlivening your spine!
Mindful Pause 1
14:50, Meditation, Breathing, Gentle Movement, Mindfulness, Reflection
Take a short pause in your day and enjoy this guided, mindful practice.
Daily Trio 7
19:03, General Class, Back, Hamstrings, Mindfulness, Side Bends
Try 3 short poses to liven up your day with a focus on your back, hamstrings and side bends.
6th Chakra • Vision & Perception
1:05:43, Face & Eyes, Eyes, Face, Forward Bends, Inquiry
Ellen explores the 6th Chakra in this complete practice. This is part of a 7-class series.
Stretch Break 1
30:03, Arms, Gentle Movement, Hips, Side Bends, Twists
Take a short break to stretch, restore and relax! Focus is on hips, twists and side bends.

Therapy Balls

Therapy Balls & Self-Massage

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.

Yin Yoga w/ Therapy Balls 2
41:23, Therapy Balls, Gluteus, Hips, Neck, Shoulders
Explore a perfect combination of slow, deep Yin Yoga with the skillful use of therapy balls.
Yin Yoga w/Therapy Balls
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.
Neck Rescue
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!
Hips on the Ball
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.
Feet Retreat
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!
Back Massage
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.
On The Ball: Yin Yoga & Self Massage
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.
On the Ball: Shoulders
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.

Yoga with Cats!

Yoga with Cats!

Enjoy a practice with our resident Yogis: Maddie, Mr. Smokes, Tulane or the ever-present Speedy!

Gentle Movement • 05-03-23
• 40:32, Mr. Smokes, General Class, Gentle Movement
Enjoy 40 minutes of great, Gentle Movement with a focus on the hips, neck and twists—and mindfulness of course.
Self-Embrace
• 23:46, Speedy, General Class, Yoga à la Carte
Give yourself a big hug—literally and figuratively—with this 23-minute class focused on self-care.
Moving Into Meditation
• 31:40, Speedy, Meditation, Yoga à la Carte
Let's use some movement as a natural transition into silence, stillness and meditation.
Rise & Shine • 02-06-23
• 50:22, Maddie, Twists, Rise & Shine
Our first Rise & Shine of 2023! It's a great start to your morning or a new year!
Yinsights
• 37:01, Speedy, General Class, Yoga à la Carte
Turn inward with this quiet practices focusing on exploring insights through Yin Yoga.
Mindful Pause 1
• 14:50, Speedy, Meditation, Special Series
Take a short pause in your day and enjoy this guided, mindful practice.
6th Chakra • Vision & Perception
• 1:05:43, Mr. Smokes, Speedy, Face & Eyes, Special Series
Ellen explores the 6th Chakra in this complete practice. This is part of a 7-class series.
30-Minute Moves 7
• 29:06, Mr. Smokes, General Class, Yoga à la Carte
Take 30 minutes to move! Focus on your back, core, legs and shoulders.
Restorative Yoga • 11-28-22
• 59:41, Maddie, Speedy, General Class, Restorative Yoga
A complete Restorative Yoga classes with bends, inversions and twists.

Explore our Multi-Day Yoga Challenges

Ellen’s carefully hand-chosen practices will guide you over 7-28 days,
focusing on topics like strength building, relaxation, meditation and anatomy.

See All Challenges and Retreats

Try Ellen’s Teaching for Free

Curious to learn more about how you can feel your best every day? Sign up, become a Member today and enjoy our entire library of On Demand classes for 14 days; cancel anytime if it’s not for you!

TRY 14 DAYS OF FREE MEMBERSHIP NOW!