Viva Elise

04/21/2026

This was such a meaningful conversation for me 💛

I had the chance to speak with Cheryl Soleway from Rocking the Ages while I was presenting at the ICAA Conference & Expo, and we talked about how movement can become more supportive, efficient, and connected when we shift from “doing” to “feeling.”

If you’re curious, I’d love for you to watch: 💛

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7RTfNAwCFuw&t=992s


Would love to hear what resonates....

Rocking the Ages | Somatic Movement, Posture & Pain-Free Living with Elise Foss

03/19/2026

Before you stretch your neck… try this.

Neck and shoulder tension are incredibly common today especially if you spend time sitting, working at a computer, looking at your phone, or even watching TV.

Most people assume the answer is to stretch the neck.

But very often, the neck isn’t the real issue.

It’s working too hard to help us breathe.

When breathing becomes shallow or stays high in the chest, the muscles in the neck and shoulders step in to assist, sometimes all day long. Over time, this can lead to tightness, fatigue, and discomfort.

In this article, I share a different approach:

✨ using the breath as an internal massage
✨ allowing the ribs (especially the back of the body) to expand
✨ helping the neck do less instead of asking it to do more

Sometimes, the most effective way to relieve tension is not by stretching harder—but by restoring how the body works together.

If your neck or shoulders have been feeling tight, this might offer a simple shift 💛

Why Neck Tension Is So Common TodayNeck and shoulder tension are among the most common complaints I hear when working with both older adults and professionals who spend long periods sitting whether at a computer, looking at their phones, or watching television.Most people assume the solution is to s...

02/12/2026

Happy Thursday 🌿

I don’t usually go for self-imposed holidays…
but I do believe most of us don’t give ourselves enough space to pause, breathe, and acknowledge what we’re carrying.

After a long, cold winter, that pause can matter even more.

So here’s a 30-second reset you can try right now:

• Let your feet feel the floor
• Soften your jaw and shoulders
• Take one slow breath that widens your ribs
• Notice one thing you’ve done well this week

That’s it. No productivity goal attached.

If you’d like to explore this kind of embodied reset in a small group setting, I have a couple of spots left in my upcoming session.

What’s one thing your body is asking for today?

Couple of spots left. Contact me if you want to participate. 🧡

01/20/2026

Big goals can be motivating…
but small movement habits are often what change how we feel day to day.
Sharing a few reflections here for this New Year! 👇

As a new year begins, many of us start thinking about improving our health through movement. Often, that means big goals or resolutions, things that feel exciting at first but can be hard to maintain over time.What if we tried something a little different this year?Instead of aiming for big changes....

01/07/2026

Take 3 minutes of mindful movement...

12/29/2025

The end of the year often brings a mix of emotions. It's a time to embrace reflection and release what we've carried. Explore our latest blog on a somatic approach to let go and regather your energy for the new year. Read more here: https://wix.to/fyDZzPK

As the year ends, many of us experience a familiar blend of relief, reflection, and tiredness, even when the year held plenty of good moments. The body may still be holding onto the work of getting through it all. Stress, change, and adaptation add up. Somatic practices offer a simple, gentle way to...

12/17/2025

✨ This holiday season, gift yourself the joy of self-care. 🌿 Dive into our latest blog post, 'Stress-Free Holidays: Mindful Self-Care,' for tips on balancing festivities with inner peace. Ready to make your celebrations both joyful and soothing? 💌 Check out the full guide here → https://wix.to/SOoGKJR

Gentle tips for mindful self-care during the holidays, including emotional well-being, stress reduction, and balanced eating without overindulging.

12/13/2025

Choose how to start your new year!

12/09/2025

Feeling the winter blues? 🌨️ Embrace the season with mindfulness! 🧘‍♀️ Check out our latest tips to stay grounded, warm, and steady through these colder months. Discover grounding exercises, nourishing food ideas, and sensory practices to make this winter truly heartwarming. ❄️✨

Winter can be beautiful, but it also brings shorter days, colder weather, and more tension in the body. It is easy to breathe more shallowly, move less, and hold tightness in the shoulders and back during this season. Below are gentle, easy-to-follow Somatic tools to help you feel grounded, warm, an...

12/07/2025

As the holidays approach, excitement rises and so can stress. Our bodies feel both. It’s a season where the nervous system dances between joy and overload. This is the perfect moment to pause, soften, and reconnect with your breath. Slow, mindful movement helps unwind the tension we’re carrying so we can meet the holidays from a grounded and centered place.

If you are one of those people that doesn't feel like a quiet seated meditation is your thing, try this somatic moving meditation. This one works on Spreadi...