06 Aug 2025
Holistic Health, Vegan Lifestyle
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From Hustle to Harmony: My Top 5 Energy-Shifting Practices Right Now

Ella Magers flow state

The Universe works in mysterious ways – Know what I mean?

A few weeks ago I made a huge decision…

For the next six weeks I would simply (not to be confused with easily) stop trying so hard for the first time in my entire life…

I vowed to…

  • reduce my constant push to “do” and focus primarily on “being…”
  • prioritize meditation and my tai chi practice with the intention of increasing the flow and frequency of my energy…
  • minimize screen time, computer work, and social media…

And can you believe that in a matter of 2 weeks, my schedule filled up with amazing personal training and coaching clients whom I genuinely love working with?

AND

I feel lighter and less stressed than I have in… honestly, as long as I can remember.

So I thought I’d share a few of the ways I’ve been shifting my energy, in case you’re craving a reset too.

🌅Meditation Every Morning 

I meet with Sifu Lester and other members of his Patreon, every morning at 5:45 on Google Meet for silent meditation practice.

I alternate between standing and seated meditation. 

I started with 15 minutes, and am increasing the time by 1 minute each week. 

Non-moving meditation has been the most difficult thing for me to stay consistent with, so having a group for accountability has been a game changer!

I have a 20-minute stretch, mobility, and qi gong routine that I also do every morning, before or after meditation.  Make sure you’re subscribed  

☯️Doubling Down on Tai Chi Practice

I train tai chi chuan at least 4 times a week, some days with Sifu Fred in person, and some days with Sifu Lester virtually. I am noticing significant changes in how grounded I feel, how open and aligned my body is becoming, and how much more focused and calm my mind is. 

 

🥦Whole Foods-Based, Plant-Exclusive Fuel

This is certainly not new for me – it’s been part of my lifestyle for decades – but I of course wanted to mention it, because it plays a monumental role in our health on every level…. Not only for our physical health, but for our spiritual health (there’s something magical about moving through the world knowing you’re doing your very best to do the least harm and most good considering all living creatures). 

It’s pretty awesome that every time we eat, we have the opportunity to make a positive impact on our own health and the health of other people, animals, and the planet.

I start my morning with LiveUltimate’s Ultimate Elixir, and I highly recommend everyone give it a try. I’ve been using it for years, as have many of my clients. Learn more and get a huge discount HERE.    

 

🧘‍♀️Listening to My Body

I’m 8 weeks post ACL reconstruction surgery now, and I’m literally over a month “ahead of schedule” in terms of the recovery protocol. 

My physical therapist even said it’s the fastest recovery he’s seen (not that it’s a race😜). I’m back doing all my animal locomotives and well on my way to regaining my leg strength. I even ran this morning for short intervals while out with Fiona! 

That said, I’ve been experiencing more achiness and joint pain throughout my body than usual some days. 

So instead of pushing through like I usually would, I’ve been honoring that. Like last weekend, I skipped training at Muscle Beach and did yoga instead.

I also got my annual bloodwork done to make sure everything’s in check.

So for now, I’m flowing with what my body tells me:

  • When it says “Go for it!” I train calisthenics and strength.
  • When it says “Not today,” I focus on yoga, mobility, and flexibility.

Spending time in Nature, and with Family and Friends

I feel beyond lucky to live by the ocean—and I’ve been soaking it in even more lately. It feels like pure medicine for my soul.

And even though Fiona’s not a big fan of the water, she’s a good sport about going in with me, and then does sprints in the sand like the little athlete she is! 🐾

I also:

  • Attended the friends & family opening of Love Life Café
  • Led a squat challenge at Vegan Block Party
  • Spent more quality time with my sister, nieces, and nephew than I have in a long time (my heart is full)

 

Oh—and speaking of family: I took my mom for her hip replacement surgery, and three weeks out she’s already walking 30 minutes every morning like the badass she is.. She’s crushing her recovery!

 

So with all that said…

I hope this gives you a little spark of inspiration to tune inward and find your own rhythm of self-care and alignment—whatever that looks like for you right now.

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Ella Magers, MSW

Founder & CEO at Sexy Fit Vegan®
A passionate vegan for the last 28 years, Ella Magers, MSW is a leading voice for revolutionary transformation in the fitness industry. Ella connects people with the information, tools, support, and guidance they need to develop holistically healthy habits, claim mental and emotional well-being, and live more fulfilling and fiercely compassionate lives. Ella is a professional speaker, published author, and coach. She is the spirited host of the inspiring Rise & Thrive Podcast and the Vegan Life Coach Podcast, founder of Sexy Fit Vegan®, and creator of the 22Reboot total transformation system. As a plant-based athlete and former bodybuilding champion, Ella was recognized as one of the world's top personal trainers by bodybuilding.com and Shape Magazine. Having healed from her own struggles with disordered eating, Ella Magers shows people that there are alternatives to crash diets and excessive workout regimens, and how to align their lifestyle with true health by using compassion as their compass. Ella is on the founding board of Hogs & Kisses Farm Sanctuary, a 501(c)3 nonprofit with the mission of creating the best possible life for farm animals while inspiring compassion for all living beings.

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