Alexandra Ellis
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If You See Something, Say Something
I just finished reading Elizabeth Gilbert’s newest book, Big Magic. In the book, she offers advice for the perfectionist that “done is better than good.” Now, in the world of creative living without fear, done is precisely what one needs. Perfection when you...
Banish Back Pain with this Simple Stretch
During my junior and senior year of college, I had the awesome opportunity to serve as a student athletic trainer in the athletics department at UC Davis. As students, we helped monitor practices and the training room, including a rehab room for injured athletes. We...
Less is More
One of the perks of being a Yoga Tune Up® teacher is that we have monthly coaching calls where Jill and the community share their insight on specific topics. This month, Jill and Sarah Court (fellow YTU Teacher Trainer and soon-to-be DPT) shared their learnings from...
Finding Your Tribe
I recently had the opportunity to travel to Anchorage and lead the Yoga Tune Up® Integrated Embodied Anatomy Training. The 3-day training culminates in a mini Retrofit Your Downdog class experience that puts the weekend’s learning together in a practical way. For all...
Rolling is Not The Only Answer
A study from earlier this year compared static stretching, foam rolling and a combination of the two to see if one method was best to increase range of motion. Range of motion is how much movement you have at a joint and static stretching is just what the name implies...
Shift Happens When You’re Willing To Work For It
Change is inevitable. Shift happens. We’ve heard these sayings over and over again, and yet, when we’re in the thick of a difficult time, they never seem to be true! I know I am preaching to the choir when I say that things would be so much easier if you could come to...
How Lifting Weights Taught Me To Love My Muscles
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...
Reverse Text Neck
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...
Upper Back Unwind
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...
My Vulnerability is My Strength
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...