After studying dance in Germany and performing professionally across Europe and New York City, I began to explore various body-mind practices and started teaching Yoga in 2004. After many years of ongoing study, personal practice and teaching full time, I've come to fully appreciate how the benefits of movement go far beyond strength and mobility, and can facilitate greater health and balance on many levels.
This holistic approach that embraces your physical, mental and emotional well-being lies right at the heart of Gold Country Yoga! Even a few minutes of Yoga every day can have a significant impact on your health and quality of life, but it is crucial to find a Yoga practice that suits your personal needs and preferences.
This holistic approach that embraces your physical, mental and emotional well-being lies right at the heart of Gold Country Yoga! Even a few minutes of Yoga every day can have a significant impact on your health and quality of life, but it is crucial to find a Yoga practice that suits your personal needs and preferences.
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Stephanie M.
Jun 16, 2020
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We travel around the US a lot and can't wait to get back to Sonora so we can attend Ellen's yoga classes. We are seniors and love her yin and restorative yoga classes but have attended her other classes and each of them are fantastic. We've attended many other yoga classes as we travel and Gold Country Yoga is our favorite. When the online classes started we attended 3 times a week. When her on demand membership started we joined immediately.
Margaret Lawrence
Aug 17, 2019
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What a warm and welcoming space Ellen has created for all levels of yoga enthusiasts at her studio. Ellen is incredibly patient as she guides you into each yoga position offering various modifications to fit your needs. I highly recommend Gold Country Yoga if you are looking for an awesome yoga experience. I have taken many of her classes and workshops and have loved them all!!
Nate Atkins
Aug 12, 2019
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Jay D.
Apr 22, 2019
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Starr C.
Oct 28, 2018
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Ellen is truly one of the best yoga instructors in Sonora.
I highly recommend Gold Country Yoga for beginners or advanced practitioners. The studio setting offers a calmness and warm welcome environment for attendees to practice a variety of yoga sequences.
If you are considering starting or reawakening your body to yoga practice.....this is the place to go.
I highly recommend Gold Country Yoga for beginners or advanced practitioners. The studio setting offers a calmness and warm welcome environment for attendees to practice a variety of yoga sequences.
If you are considering starting or reawakening your body to yoga practice.....this is the place to go.
Kameron Hurst
Jul 03, 2018
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Gold Country Yoga is a wonderful yoga studio! It is nestled in a great location, and has a full wall of windows which help you feel like you’re both inside and outside while doing yoga. Ellen does a great job accommodating injuries during classes. She’s very knowledgeable and always has suggestions for modifications to poses to make the postures/poses most effective for the individual. For those looking to try yoga, check out the schedule and make sure you pay attention to the A (active) or R (relaxing) listed next to the class.
Melissa Shotell
Jul 25, 2017
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Kira T.
Jan 15, 2017
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As a yogini with a 13 year personal practice and hundreds of hours of sampling various yoga instructors and yoga spaces, I honestly say that I am impressed by this little yoga temple in the foothills of the Sierra. Ellen's thoughtful space and caring facilitation provided a sense of safety and a sense of home. I look forward to diversifying my yoga practice with her variety of modalities offered. The yin class was an especially welcome change to my typically fiery vinyasa flow. Highly recommended!!
Jax M.
Dec 03, 2016
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Gold Country Yoga is a beautiful, light filled studio. This warm, inviting space is my favorite place in town to practice yoga. Ellen is incredibly knowledgeable and designs her classes with her students in mind. Whether you are new to yoga or have been practicing for years I highly recommend Gold Country Yoga. You can frequent Ellen's weekly classes or attend a wonderful two hour Restorative or Yin Yoga workshop. Namaste!
Donna B.
Jun 10, 2016
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I began taking classes from Ellen almost a year ago and immediately recognized she is one of the special yoga teachers that has the experience and understanding to provide not only precise instruction to ensure her students attain the best alignment for their own bodies, but also provide modifications that allow each student to experience poses comfortably and safely. With her beautiful new studio, she offers not only a lovely space in which to practice, but also a wide variety of classes to suit everyone. Her three-class series for Absolute Beginners (ABC) is a wonderful way to learn about yoga
