by Alexandra Ellis | Dec 14, 2015 | Breath, Wellness |
Your respiratory diaphragm does more than help you breathe. I’ve waxed poetic about the magic of the diaphragm, its role in down regulation and how so many of us are not breathing optimally. On one hand, it’s awesome that you don’t have to consciously control each...
by Alexandra Ellis | Oct 17, 2014 | Breath, Posture |
Breath – we all do it, but are you doing optimally? The breath is governed by a very special muscle known as the respiratory diaphragm, which is the only muscle of the body that is controlled by both the autonomic and somatic nervous systems. This means that you can...
by Alexandra Ellis | Oct 28, 2013 | Breath, Posture |
This week, I wanted to continue the discussion of the diaphragm, pelvic floor, posture and breathing. I decided to do a video, because sometimes, reading is just not enough! Watch the video below regarding the relationship between your anatomical center, and let me...
by Alexandra Ellis | Jan 9, 2013 | Breath, Posture, Therapy Balls |
The other day I was chatting with a friend about the books we were currently reading. She was currently making her way through some novels and I shared that I’m making my way through a book on Trigger Points, rereading the manual from my Yoga Tune Up® Therapy Ball...
Hi, I’m Alexandra Ellis, an anatomy loving body-nerd and I want to help you move better and feel better, every day. It is possible to build strength, flexibility, and resiliency of both mind and body, and I'd love to show you how!
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