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)....
by Alexandra Ellis | Sep 18, 2012 | Main Blog, Uncategorized |
One of the many perks of living with parents as an adult is to tag-along when they travel. I just returned from four days in New Mexico, spending time in Albuquerque, Santa Fe, and Taos. This was my first time to New Mexico, and as I say with many of the places...
by Alexandra Ellis | Sep 11, 2012 | Main Blog, Uncategorized |
Facebook is a fickle creature. It helps us to keep in touch with those who are no longer close or keep tabs on those who interest us. It also allows us to witness the life events of our peers through the computer. I’m at the age where many of my friends are...
by Alexandra Ellis | Sep 10, 2012 | Main Blog, Uncategorized |
This weekend I had the fabulous opportunity to lead the Sunday morning class sponsored by the local lululemon athletica. This was the second time I was privileged to teach this incredibly large (70+ people) class on the grass at a local shopping center. The first time...
by Alexandra Ellis | Sep 7, 2012 | Main Blog, Uncategorized |
What does it mean to be truly flexible? In the yoga-sphere, flexibility brings just a physical dexterity to mind, but we may actually increase our flexibility in other arenas with our practice. Flexibility is defined as 1: capable of being flexed: pliant2:...
by Alexandra Ellis | Sep 4, 2012 | Main Blog, Uncategorized |
As I was reading the manual from my most recent training, I came across a great quote – “Accept yourself, learn your limits, and learn to drive pleasure from being in the practice instead of using the practice to punish yourself.” What a novel idea...