Gold Country Yoga

On-Demand Membership

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

Give Yourself the Care and Support You Deserve!

Choose a payment plan that works for you; all Membership benefits are the same.

Monthly

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$29 per month


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12-Month Obligation

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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.

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!

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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.

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 Classes

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

Daily Trio 6
3 quick poses to get you up and moving, featuring core work and lunges.
5th Chakra • Truth & Expression
Let's explore the throat, neck and voice—all fundamental elements used in authentic expression.
Daily Trio 5
A short class of just 3 poses focusing on the lower body. A quick treat!
Yoga Warmup 4
Another installment in our Yoga Warmup series to help get you up and going anytime!
Hip Care 1
Treat your hips to 40 minutes of care and attention!
4th Chakra • Love & Compassion
Continue exploring the chakras with this complete practice focusing on the 4th chakra, emphasizing love and compassion.
The Daily Trio • Practice 3
Three simple poses for a short, perfect practice!
The Daily Trio • Practice 4
Three simple poses to get you up and moving each day; short and sweet!
The Daily Trio • Practice 1
A new series of short videos featuring 3 Yoga poses. A perfect way to fit a practice into your busy day!

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

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

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 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 & 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 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

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.

Wake Up Yoga 1
Start your morning off right with a great wake up call! Or enjoy this short practice anytime you need a boost.
30-Minute Yin 3
A great, short Yin practice that you can do by itself or matching with something more active.
30-Minute Yin 2
Another great practice in the 30-minute series, this one on Yin Yoga. Mix and match with active practices.
30-Minute Moves 4
A great movement practice to get you up and moving. Mix with a restorative or quieter practice for a full class.
Guided Relaxation for Sleep
Can't sleep? Try this guided relaxation and let Ellen's soothing voice help you find a deep, restorative rest.
Simple Strength 6
Enjoy getting stronger with this challenging yet accessible à la Carte practice. Add a relaxation or Yin practice to round it out.
Yin Yoga for Runners
This focused Yin Yoga practice addresses the stresses and strains from running, providing relief and increased flexibility.
Yoga Break 2
Need a short break? Need a boost during your day? Enjoy this short mini-practice!
Yoga Break 3
Another great, short break; this one focuses on Yin Yoga and relaxation. Mix with something more active for a longer class!

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.

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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.

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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.

Restore & More 2
Another class in this great series: some active practice and intentional relaxation.
Self Care: Touch
This is the first in our Self Care series: a short exploration and practice of touch as a form of healing.
Inspiration & Support • Home Practice
Ellen offers a short talk to help support and inspire your home yoga practice.
Yoga & Mindfulness: Equanimity
Join Ellen for some gentle movements and deeper reflection on the topic of equanimity.
Yoga Outside: Beach Gentle Movement
Join Ellen for a Gentle Movement class on the beach in sunny California!
Yoga Outside: Forest Meditation
Enjoy a quiet forest meditation in the wooded hills of coastal California.
Yoga Outside: Forest Break
Try a short, active practice in the coastal forest to warm up and revive.
Series:  Wrist & Knees Free 3
Our third installment for anyone looking for a complete practice—without stressing your knees or wrists.
Strength & Stretch: Hamstrings
Let's give some attention to the hamstrings! This class focuses on both strength, and length.

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.

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Yoga with Cats!

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

30-Minute Yin 2
Another great practice in the 30-minute series, this one on Yin Yoga. Mix and match with active practices.
Series: Coordination pt.1
The 1st in a 3-part series exploring and improving coordination, balance and dexterity.
Yoga 101 • Mindfulness
A great, basic class exploring the foundations and practice of mindfulness.
Yoga 101 • The Neck
17:56, Speedy, Neck, Special Series
Back to the basics, this time focusing on your neck and ways to keep it healthy and happy.
30-Minute Moves 4
A great movement practice to get you up and moving. Mix with a restorative or quieter practice for a full class.
Yoga 101 • Balance
Back to basics, learning the fundamentals of staying upright! Great for beginners.
Yoga 101 • Breath
Back to basics exploring the foundation of breath, both in description and practice.
Restorative Yoga for Compassion
A complete restorative class focusing understanding and cultivating Compassion.
Gentle Movement Yoga • 04-02-21
Another of our popular Gentle Movement Yoga classes. This is a complete, accessible class.

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.

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!