Squat More, Cry Less
If I had a dollar for every time I witnessed someone doing a squat incorrectly, I’d be a few bucks richer. It’s so fascinating to me how a basic human movement has been warped by different movement philosophies over the years. Couple that with lack of...Good Pain Vs. Bad Pain
“Is this supposed to hurt?” When working with Yoga Tune Up Therapy balls, this is a question I get asked on an almost daily basis. For many people, this is the first time they have taken a grippy, pliable rubber ball and placed it on the tissues of their...Diaphragm, Pelvic Floor, Posture, and Breathing
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...The Time You Have (In JellyBeans)
Here’s a great video I just found on the time you have in your life represented by jellybeans. How much time are you using? Is it on something you want to be doing? What will you do with your precious jellybeans, that are hopefully not butter popcorn flavored?...What Do You Store in Your Core?
What is the first thing that comes to mind when you think “core”? Maybe anxiety over wearing a swimsuit next summer, agonizing crunches, the pain in the neck crunches literally are, or the feeling of dread that washes over you every time your teacher...Happy Birthday, Ella!
One year ago today, Ella Puggleton (formerly Lucinda) became an Ellis. I had begged my parents for months to allow me to bring a dog home. I still don’t think they agreed, they just were tired of arguing with me (see! Persistence does work!). I knew that I...Is It Just Me, Or Is Your Aura Glowing?
Lately, I have been binge watching Dog Whisperer. While everyone else is freaking out over Breaking Bad, I’ve been worried about the psycho Chinese Crested who cannot be contained by her owner. Cesar Millan always stresses how the handler must maintain a calm...What Do You Mean There Are No Fireworks?
I really should learn to take my own advice. In every class, I encourage my clients to uncover their Body Blind Spots (areas that have been overused, underused, misused, or abused) with the corrective exercise, self-care with the Yoga Tune Up Therapy Balls, and stress...Sore Ankles? Try this!
Here is a therapy ball technique that I am working on to combat my current ongoing foot pain. Sometimes, it’s the areas above and below that are causing the stiffness, so be sure to go after all potential culprits when rolling! Jill Miller of...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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