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...Not Running to Run: A (sort of) Case Study
This past weekend, I ran the Inaugural Disneyland 10K. The course was awesome, winding through both parks and some Anaheim streets. It was a bit of an experiment on my part, as my training leading up to the race consisted of no running. Yep, I trained for a race by...I Get By With A Little Help From My Friends
This past weekend I had the awesome opportunity to come together with the top Yoga Tune Up® teachers from around the world. This is a group of some of the brightest and most creative people I am privileged to call my friends. While working with partners on...Why So Serious?
I like to dabble in many different worlds. I am a yogi who likes to lift and a CrossFit-er who enjoys running. I am finding it more challenging to describe myself with a single word…and why should I have to? Many people are quick to cling on to a group of...Pardon the Interruption…
Life is currently crazy and I am traveling every weekend. I will update you on all the latest news as soon as possible. In the meantime, stand up straight, keep moving, and don’t forget to smile!xoxo, AlexHi, 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.
And if you're not sure where to start? You can kickstart your mobility habit with my Bodywork Starter Guide.
Inside the free guide, you'll learn how to use therapy ball mobilizations for your feet, low back, upper back, neck, shoulders, hips and more.
Click here to learn more and download the guide!
