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...5 Ways to Reset Your Body with a Vacation (without ever leaving home!)
I recently spent two weeks in Spain for my honeymoon, which was fantastic for many reasons (mostly churros and croissants) but surprising in one way I did not expect. I brought self-care tools of every size (therapy balls and voodoo floss), expecting to have aches and...Nobody’s Perfect
I wear heels. And sometimes I don’t roll before I workout. And sometimes I do something crazy like sit for a whole day because I feel like it. But I make conscious decisions about what I’m doing. I make decisions about my body knowing (mostly) what the outcome will be...New Year, New You?
Do you set New Year Resolutions that only last until the second week of January? While you don’t have to wait until January to make changes, let’s be honest, it’s right around the corner so now is good time! If you’re tired of setting goals or resolutions that...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...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...
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...I’m Back!
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,...Hi, I’m Alex!
Tension. Soreness. Cranky. Achy.
These are all nice words for pain - and pain is something you don’t have to just deal with.
When you don’t feel good - everything suffers. Your relationships, Your home life, Your work life.
You’re not YOU when you’re in pain.
You can change the unchangeable starting today.
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