by Alexandra Ellis | Sep 22, 2015 | Confidence, Life, Main Blog |
I have never been the strongest, fastest, shortest, tallest, blondest, skinniest, smartest or best at anything – and I’m ok with that. I have always strived to do my best at any task, and as long as I’ve worked hard, win or lose, I am satisfied with the outcome. As...
by Alexandra Ellis | Sep 16, 2015 | Main Blog, Posture, Wellness |
My current podcast obsession is the Industrial Strength Show with Joe DeFranco. Joe is a strength and conditioning coach who does a lot of work with NFL players and is also a masterful teacher and storyteller. I first listened to this podcast for an interview with...
by Alexandra Ellis | Sep 8, 2015 | Main Blog, Posture, Therapy Balls |
Do you wish there was a way to unwind the tension in your upper back with one simple move? The Thoracic Mow with Yoga Tune Up Therapy balls is just what you’ve been looking for! It’s so simple, you can literally do it anywhere. Just grab any sized pair of Therapy...
by Alexandra Ellis | Sep 1, 2015 | Life, Main Blog, Mental Wellness |
My vulnerability is my strength. Far too often we think that we have to “save face” and keep a brave face when things get tough. I feel this pressure especially as a movement educator/group fitness instructor. With social media documenting every moment, each thing...
by Alexandra Ellis | Aug 25, 2015 | Life, Main Blog, Mental Wellness |
It seems like forever since we last met, and it has been! My last article published on March 18th – since then I’ve led my first solo Roll Model Method Teacher Training, held multiple workshops around SoCal, officially launched my new brand AE Wellness, and oh yeah,...
by Alexandra Ellis | Mar 18, 2015 | Food, Main Blog, Wellness |
Have you ever thought about your emotional relationship to food or considered the idea that your brain is literally addicted to some of the compounds commonly found in our food? When you find yourself reaching for the chocolate bar at 3pm everyday, is it habit? Is...
by Alexandra Ellis | Mar 3, 2015 | Main Blog, Therapy Balls, Wellness |
Hydration goes beyond drinking the 48 oz a day. If all that water is only making you venture to the bathroom every hour, chances are it is only passing through and never making beyond your intestines. Our body is mostly water and all of your cells, tissues, and...
by Alexandra Ellis | Feb 27, 2015 | Life, Main Blog, Posture |
What does good posture look like? Yoga Tune Up has done the work for you with this 6 basic tenets of good posture. Try to incorporate these while you stand to tune up your standing alignment, which will seep into your alignment while moving, sitting and doing the...
by Alexandra Ellis | Feb 16, 2015 | Life, Main Blog, Mental Wellness |
I’m a recovering snooze button addict. Each morning when my alarm would go off, I would press the snooze button, convinced that getting up was not better than cuddling with the dog in our warm and comfy bed. You’ve probably done it too – the Snooze Button Tango, the...
by Alexandra Ellis | Jan 29, 2015 | Main Blog, Mental Wellness, Wellness |
This past week I had the wonderful opportunity to travel to Downtown Las Vegas to experience the revitalization of the neighborhood while exploring the topic “Get Some Mindspace”. This event was organized by a company called “CatalystCreativ, an experience studio and...