Keep up to date with the most recent Balance Movers and Shakers podcast episodes and musings of the Balance Movement community.
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Balance Movers and Shakers Podcast Episode 8- Interview with Caitlin Sloan, The Brainy Ballerina
In this episode of the Balance Movers and Shakers Podcast, Ellen interviews Caitlin Sloan, founder of the Brainy Ballerina. During this episode Ellen and Caitlin discuss what dancers need to be successful in today’s industry, as well as techniques that instructors can implement to provide well-rounded dance education to their students. Bring balance to your… Read more
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Bonus Balance Movers and Shakers Podcast Episode | Balancing Your Practice
In this episode of the Balance Movers and Shakers podcast, Ellen discusses what it means to balance your practice. With the holidays on the horizon, self-care is an important practice – but what is self care really? Ellen explores various forms of self-care, including how to practice self-care through movement and the internal language that… Read more
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What It Means to Truly Balance Your Practice
Intensity and optimization are the two principles of most workout or physical movement practices. The drive to sweat, burn, tone, tighten, build – it’s all great… until you’ve had a heavy week. You’re tired, you’re frazzled, your nervous system is on edge overloaded with aggressive, demanding stimuli. Conversely, there are times when your energy is… Read more
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Balance Movers and Shakers Podcast Episode 6- Interview with Melanie C. Klein, Yoga and Body Image Coalition
In this episode of the Balance Movers and Shakers podcast, Ellen interviews Melanie C. Klein, cofounder of Yoga and Body Image Coalition and empowerment coach. Ellen and Melanie discuss how body image and exercise culture inform movement practices, creating a barrier to accessibility. Melanie discusses how body acceptance and exercise culture have permeated the modern… Read more
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Simply Find Balance – Ellen
Hello, let me introduce myself – I’m Ellen. I started balance movement and the podcast out of my own curiosity about the body and study of human movement. As a dancer, artist and yogi myself I recognize all that the movement arts have provided to me and I am looking to give back. Why? I… Read more
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Balance Movers and Shakers Podcast Episode 5- Interview with Brynne Caleda, Yoga Ed.
In this episode of the Balance Movers and Shakers podcast, Ellen interviews Brynne Caleda, CEO of Yoga Ed., an organization which brings yoga and mindfulness techniques into classrooms across the world. Hear Brynne discuss the application of principles of yoga and mindfulness in both a traditional classroom environment as a tool for teachers, and as… Read more
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Balance Movers and Shakers Podcast Episode 4- Interview with Alice MacDonald, Alexander Technique
During this episode of the Balance Movers and Shakers podcast Ellen and Alice discuss principles of dynamic balance and how the Alexander Technique can be used to help individuals find their alignment. Alice and Ellen also discuss how the Alexander Technique can be used to refine movements for performing artists, as well as re-pattern physical… Read more
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Balance Movers and Shakers Podcast Episode 3- Interview with Melanie Holst-Collins
Ellen interviews Melanie Holst-Collins, founder of Grow Your Love Space. Melanie is healer and facilitator of ‘sacred spaces’ using yoga to create safe, inclusive experiences for women and people of color both on and off the mat. During this interview Melanie and Ellen discuss the dynamics of modern yoga classes, including racial diversity, healing experiences… Read more
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Balance Movers and Shakers Podcast Episode 2- Interview with Jennifer Kreatsoulas
Ellen interviews Jennifer Kreatsoulas, PhD, e-RYT-500, C-IAYT and founder of Yoga for Eating Disorders. Jennifer is a Mover and Shaker who is creating safe spaces as a yoga therapist for individuals who are recovering from eating disorders. Jennifer’s book Body Mindful Yoga explores the powerful relationship between words and body image. In this episode, Ellen… Read more
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Balance Movers and Shakers Podcast Episode 1: Welcome
Meet Ellen, host of the Balance Movers and Shakers podcast in the first episode. The Balance Movers and Shakers podcast highlights the stories of individuals, practitioners and businesses that have a unique mission to help others and bring balance to the world through movement. Hear from yoga, dance and functional movement experts who are thinking… Read more
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