by Alexandra Ellis | Aug 30, 2012 | Main Blog, Uncategorized |
Do you have a lot of stress in your life? Has this stress caused you to lose sleep, decreased your appetite, or even caused physical problems/ailments? Did you know that you can help yourself and all it takes is some breathing? Yep, that’s right, all it takes...
by Alexandra Ellis | Aug 29, 2012 | Main Blog, Uncategorized |
I think I have found my calling! I am in the middle of a yoga training that combines anatomy with movement to help people be more acquainted with and pain free in their bodies. It’s like anatomy lab all over again as we discuss fascia, muscles, myofibrils,...
by Alexandra Ellis | Aug 28, 2012 | Main Blog, Uncategorized |
To fully embrace a practice, regardless if its yoga or work, you should not be afraid to fall. If you can’t fully commit to the task at hand, then you aren’t really doing it all. The other day, I decided to squeeze in some practice time of my own. As a...
by Alexandra Ellis | Aug 23, 2012 | Main Blog, Uncategorized |
So after the shipping debacle of 2012, I thought you may appreciate the update on how Canada went. It was awesome! The convention was very successful and the Canadians are super nice. I was there to attend the 2012 Canadian Fitness Professionals Expo. The majority of...
by Alexandra Ellis | Aug 21, 2012 | Main Blog, Uncategorized |
In the past few days, I have been reminded the benefits of yoga by others. Yoga is not an activity that you can do for one hour a week, and then not touch again until next week. As you commit yourself to a regular yoga practice, you will find that it permeates...
by Alexandra Ellis | Aug 18, 2012 | Main Blog, Uncategorized |
I am in Toronto for the CanFit Pro convention. Having a blast and will be back next week with new posts and videos! Hope you’re having a great week =)-Alex
by Alexandra Ellis | Aug 10, 2012 | Main Blog, Uncategorized |
Why is it that good and bad things never arrive separately? When you’re having a bad day, or have a ton to do, there’s nothing more awesome than for it to go south. NOT. I had one of those days this week. One of those days where what I really wanted to...
by Alexandra Ellis | Aug 10, 2012 | Main Blog, Uncategorized |
Do you suffer from knee pain? Whether it is from injury or onset of something chronic, Virasana (Hero’s Pose) is a wonderful and easy pose that can help. With the slight internal rotation of the hips and open position of the knees, you will encourage your body...
by Alexandra Ellis | Aug 6, 2012 | Main Blog, Uncategorized |
Those who know me will agree that I am a positive person. I always try to see the glass as half full, as it tends to result in a better experience for me. I truly believe that our thoughts help to create our reality. If we can guide our thoughts, we can feel that we...
by Alexandra Ellis | Aug 1, 2012 | Main Blog, Uncategorized |
Loving yourself is very important. It is beneficial for your relationship with yourself and your relationships with others. For some reason, taking care of yourself is seen as selfishness in our current social culture. Perhaps it comes from the idea that if you are...