Rave Ellen Barrett Four Elements Flow!!!!!!

[Gemini2874]

Originally Posted by yogapam

I agree that Ellen doesn’t give many form cues. I give so many form cues when I teach Essentrics that some times I feel like a broken record, lol.

That's AWESOME!!!!! I would take that any day of the week!!!!!!

[JackieB]

Originally Posted by yogapam

I agree that Ellen doesn’t give many form cues. I give so many form cues when I teach Essentrics that some times I feel like a broken record, lol.

Oh gosh, same! I get so tired of myself!!!

[Lorelai]

Originally Posted by yogapam

I agree that Ellen doesn’t give many form cues. I give so many form cues when I teach Essentrics that some times I feel like a broken record, lol.

I appreciate the cues because I need the reminders! There's a lot to think about all at once! Also what I THINK I'm doing isn't what I'm ACTUALLY doing half the time apparently, so my mirror is my newest workout buddy.

[Gemini2874]

Originally Posted by Lorelai

I hope you feel better soon! I remember there being twists and flat back down type moves in this one... It wasn't until I started doing Essentrics that I actually got a mirror and looked at myself while doing moves like that. I thought my back was flat but really it was slightly arched and that was causing low back strain. Doing the slight pelvic tuck while bending forward has taken a lot of that pain away in my low back. I haven't done an Ellen workout since restarting, so it's been a long time, but I think I'd approach some moves differently, knowing what I know now... And I'd have a mirror handy. Another thing that in hindsight probably contributed to back pain for me anyway... Doing those back leg raises for the glutes, if I'm not very careful to isolate then my hips move and it goes into my back instead of my butt.

So, I took your advice and got a mirror! I resubscribed to Essentrics and watched the tutorials by Miranda and Sahra. Also watched the excellent workshop by Gail on modifications. Very helpful! Sahra’s explanation on rounding the back by pulling “your monkey tail” was very helpful! Turns out, I was rounding my back but not moving my pelvis. So, I will keep watching tutorials and I think the mirror will be helpful. Thank you, friend!!!!

[Izzy]

Originally Posted by Gemini2874

So, I took your advice and got a mirror! I resubscribed to Essentrics and watched the tutorials by Miranda and Sahra. Also watched the excellent workshop by Gail on modifications. Very helpful! Sahra’s explanation on rounding the back by pulling “your monkey tail” was very helpful! Turns out, I was rounding my back but not moving my pelvis. So, I will keep watching tutorials and I think the mirror will be helpful. Thank you, friend!!!!

I am glad you went back to revisit Essentrics and gave it another try.

[Gemini2874]

Originally Posted by Izzy

I am glad you went back to revisit Essentrics and gave it another try.

Thank you!! I appreciate that!!!

[michl43]

Where can I find the Four elements flow?

[Karla25]

Originally Posted by Gemini2874

Ok, I decided to give Ellen another try and did her Four Elements Flow workout. It is THE best Ellen workout I have ever done!!!! It was a beautiful flow and surprising sneaky! It seemed so easy and laid back but I ended up covered in sweat. I love that there was a modifier who really modified every move so I ended up protecting my back! Really cool workout and my new favorite!!! What is your favorite Ellen Barrett streaming workout (from her new stuff)? I also love Moving Meditation!

Thank you for sharing this! Based on your review, I decided to try Ellen's streaming. I'm loving all of the workouts that I've done. The light weight workouts which, because of the unique moves, have helped my shoulder immensely.

[Gemini2874]

Originally Posted by Karla25

Thank you for sharing this! Based on your review, I decided to try Ellen's streaming. I'm loving all of the workouts that I've done. The light weight workouts which, because of the unique moves, have helped my shoulder immensely.

Yay!!! I’m so happy for you!!