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Alexandra Ellis | AE Wellness

I totally ate it and fell flat on my face

Published about 1 month ago • 1 min read

Hey Reader,

For the first time I can remember, I tripped and totally ate it on the asphalt this week. 🫠

It was dark. I caught myself on my hands. It just really sucked.

I’ve always said pain is a matter of when, not if, because life happens when you have a body that moves through the world.

But so many people play small because they're afraid of exactly this kind of moment.

Afraid of falling.

Afraid of getting hurt.

Afraid that if something goes wrong, they won't know what to do.

I wasn't scared when it happened, and not because I'm fearless, but because I have tools to help myself and I know how to use them.

First order of business was rolling out the base of my skull where I felt tension building first (I followed the Tension Headache Relief video from the Vault).

Then, I worked on the front of my shoulders that were irritated from catching my fall.

I ended up hiking with my cousin on Friday, and while I could feel some discomfort in the foot I twisted, it was nothing too big or scary.

I feel like we get all tied up in finding the perfect 73-step routine to improve hip mobility when we really should be preparing our body (and mobility toolbox) for when you eat 💩 walking into your house. 🫢

Because something will eventually happen. And believe it or not, it’s a lot easier to have the tools and understand your own body well enough to know where to start.

I’m not asking you to do brain surgery - just suggesting that knowing where to roll your Therapy Balls when something hurts is a great place to get started.

And if you’re not sure, that’s exactly what Movement Mavens® Therapy Balls and my Full Body Mobility Bundle were designed to help you with.

Not just maintenance, but the confidence that comes from knowing you can handle what comes up. 💕

XO,

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PS. Whenever you're ready, here's how I can help you get stronger and out of pain:

1️⃣ The Movement Mavens® Full Body Mobility Bundle is the all-in-one starter kit for targeted daily relief. The right tools, ready when you need them.

2️⃣ The Movement Mavens® Video Vault shows you exactly how to use your tools. You get 200+ expert-led routines for $15/month.

3️⃣ Not sure where to start? The AUP Plan Wizard builds you a custom mobility plan in minutes and you get lifetime access.

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Alexandra Ellis | AE Wellness

Get stronger and out of pain - even with injuries, hypermobility or chronic pain

Life without pain is possible. Mobility isn't just for athletes - it's for anyone who wants to move better and feel better. I’m a coach, writer, kettlebell devotee, lover of lifting heavy things and 100% a Body Nerd. I host the Body Nerd Show podcast and created the best mobility tools available (IMHO), Movement Mavens® Therapy Balls.

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