Alexandra Ellis
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Change is Always Possible
Have you ever not done something for fear of the outcome or fear that you’d mess it up? I recently had a student share her frustration with progress with me because she felt that everything she did caused pain. She was considering giving up all movement practices in...
Self-Care and Hacking Your Nervous System
We often think of stress as that horrible overloaded feeling you get after an incredibly overwhelming workday, but did you know that your body endures stressful situations more often than you realize? While the feeling of overwhelm is a psychological and emotional...
A Strong Foundation Starts with Strong Feet
Your feet are your foundation - and are the first responders to the environment, constantly giving your brain feedback about the type of material you are standing on and how best to approach it. Your foot has 26 bones and 33 joints - all of which have the potential...
Rotator Cuff Injury? Try the Deltoid Detangle!
We spend a lot of time focusing on stretching shoulders and chest, but how often do you consider the sides of your shoulders? Your body is 3D and your fascias don’t care if they are on the top, bottom, front, back or side of you - it’s all interconnected. Even when...
Inflight Stretching: Self Care in the Air
Regardless if you travel often or hardly ever, anytime you are confined to a small space for a long period of time can be hard on your body, especially if you are used to moving. On my recent trip to Spain, I decided to create a series of inflight stretching exercises...
My Trip to the 2016 Symposium on Yoga Therapy and Research
When I graduated from college, my goal was to get into physical therapy school. As I was preparing my applications and completing work hours, I decided to take a 200-hour yoga teacher training course. During college, yoga had been a safe haven for me - it was there I...
Save Your Low Back in the Car
Cars and the freedom they provide us are a huge part of American culture. In many cities, including LA, public transportation is not a viable option to get you around the vast city. If you’re like me, you may be spending 10-13 hours a week in the car - and your low...
Why MRIs Can’t Tell the Full Story
Medical imaging is a technology that has saved countless lives through its ability to allow healthcare professionals to see the structures beneath the skin. But what about the additional information it also captures, such as the bulging disks and tears that might not...
Best Standing Desks
With phrases like “sitting is the new smoking” floating about the internet, many people (myself included) have turned to standing workstations as an alternative. I enjoy my standing desk because it allows me to productively fidget (aka dance) while working. I also...
How to Make a DIY Standing Desk
You’ve heard the phrase “sitting is the new smoking” and are ready to ditch your chair for a standing desk. If you’re looking for an inexpensive way to have a standing workstation - look no further. Here’s how to make your very own DIY Standing Desk! A 2013 study...