Aligned Strength With Ellen Barrett

New Workout: Aligned Strength

Strength without alignment is force without flow. Initially, it leads to compromised mobility, but down the road, it causes pain. When I say alignment must precede power, I’m very serious. Proper alignment is foundational to any and all types of muscle conditioning and it’s foundational to overall health. The #1 most common and most necessary alignment adjustment is front body expansion. We live in a world of forward flexion be it driving a car, sitting at a desk, or leaning over a...

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Gift Ideas (From the 💚)

If you’re looking for a thoughtful gift for a wellness-minded family member or friend, here are my top eight suggestions. They are completely authentic, as I personally have and use every single one of these products, and I am not sponsored. This Citrus Juicer  – I am in the habit of drinking water with lemon every morning. With this juicer, I never miss a day.  Best Skin Ever by Living Libations – it’s the best facial cleaning oil I’ve ever used....

Onward & Upward

The mentality of onward and upward is the winningest one. It's the way to see yourself, your health and fitness journey, and your life as a whole. In spite of setbacks or detours, you are on your way, baby. Keep going. Your future is bright!

Ellen Barrett Mindful Movement

Happiness & Health, Health & Happiness

Did you know that happy people have improved immune function, reduced stress, are considered more attractive, and they move more? Sounds like being happy is a bio-hack! 

Ellen Barrett Ground to Crown

New! Ground to Crown!

Say hello to Ground to Crown, our latest workout on Let’s Move! It's my kinda workout, free and flowy, robust yet calm, and no time wasted.

Behind the Scene Stories

I’ve been creating workout videos for a while now, and the production experience is always thrilling, but often unforeseen challenges crop up that stress me out, yet make for great stories in hindsight. Here are five:  1. Grateful for electricity.It was a perfect August day, not too hot, clear sky and the leaves on the trees were still green. We set up and shot Barre Arms and Core Walk, and we were about to shoot Focused Flow when the power cuts off. The wifi is out...

Ellen Barrett Mindful Movement

The Core Issue

Every movement teeters on core strength. Spend ten seconds watching a baby attempt to sit up, and you'll see, the core is the epicenter of action, making it so important. 

Movement & Menopause Empowered Wellness

Movement & Menopause

Menopause is a call for right action in every aspect of living, from diet and sleep, to the people you surround yourself with. A huge aspect that (in my opinion) is totally underrated, is your quality and frequency of movement. 

Moving the Needle, Ellen Barrett Blog

Moving the Needle

That 15minute workout you're squeezing in today? It might appear like nothing much. However, it' s a VIP (very important part) of your wellness journey. What is the ocean, but a multitude of water drops?

Ellen Barrett New Moon Energy

New Moon (And We Begin Again)

It’s officially a new moon (as of this evening, as I type), and I’m here for it. I look at all new moons the way many people see Mondays or January 1s. To me, a new moon is a fresh start-clean slate-new beginning, so if you veered off track, if you want to turn it up, or if you want to set sail on a new frontier, now is good to begin again. The new moon has got your back. So what are you jonesin’ for? How...