by Alexandra Ellis | Nov 2, 2012 | Main Blog, Uncategorized |
As I was hiking with my dog this week (we’re so outdoorsy haha), my friend and I were talking about shoes. Both of us had minimal-ish type tennis shoes, both lightweight and non-restricting. We both had previously worn orthotics within restrictive shoes. Before...
by Alexandra Ellis | Oct 30, 2012 | Main Blog, Uncategorized |
There is nothing better than shaking up your routine to discover your weaknesses. Or at least for me! I love to exercise. My weekly rotation includes All About You Boot Camp (every type of strength training and cardio you can imagine), Yoga (obviously), running (now...
by Alexandra Ellis | Oct 26, 2012 | Main Blog, Uncategorized |
“How long will it take?” This is a question I hear all of the time. We fill it in with any number of activities: How long will it take for me to lose 10 pounds? How long will it take until I can get into handstand? How long will it take for me to lower...
by Alexandra Ellis | Oct 22, 2012 | Main Blog, Uncategorized |
Imagine this – you are faced with a problem and trying to work it out in your head, while the solution is right in front of you, but you can’t see it. Has this ever happened to you? As humans, we love to think that our mind knows best. The ego is always...
by Alexandra Ellis | Oct 19, 2012 | Main Blog, Uncategorized |
I had a client recently comment on how he felt that he wasn’t making any progress with his yoga practice. He had seen huge improvements in flexibility the first month of practice, but the second month felt that nothing had changed and he didn’t see the...
by Alexandra Ellis | Oct 15, 2012 | Main Blog, Uncategorized |
If you want to learn how to live in the now – get a dog. I’ve spent the last week constantly reminding myself to stay in the moment as Ella and I go on walks, meet new dogs, or experience new things at home (like the washing machine – oh my!). I...
by Alexandra Ellis | Oct 8, 2012 | Main Blog, Uncategorized |
Today I brought home my doggie life partner, Ella. After meeting (and not connecting) with another dog, I met Ella (formally Lucinda) at the Glendale Humane Society. I called on Saturday and went down to meet her. As soon as they opened the gate into the “Bark...
by Alexandra Ellis | Oct 2, 2012 | Main Blog, Uncategorized |
Delayed gratification is the ability of someone to wait for something they want. It could be waiting for an activity (not going to Disneyland until you finish a task) or saving money up before purchasing an item. For many people, delaying their gratification is...
by Alexandra Ellis | Sep 25, 2012 | Main Blog, Uncategorized |
After completing the Yoga Tune Up® certification course a few weeks ago, my teaching style has changed. I have long been looking for a way to integrate my anatomy background with my yoga in a non-threatening way. 99.9% of people who come to class have very...
by Alexandra Ellis | Sep 24, 2012 | Main Blog, Uncategorized |
Two very exciting things happened last week in Los Angeles 1) the iPhone 5 came out and 2) the space shuttle Endeavour made its final journey “Home” as it takes up permanent residence at the California Science Center. iPhone 5, not that exciting (sorry)....