Ellyn Ochs

Ellyn Ochs

27 Episodes

Ellyn Ochs is a Level 4 Essentrics Instructor who has been teaching in Montreal since 2016.

She is passionate about sharing this innovative program that supports a vibrant and balanced body and makes fitness enjoyable and accessible for all. She first became interested in movement and well-being growing up in her hometown of Madison, Wisconsin. She holds a bachelor’s degree in French from Grinnell College in Iowa, and a master’s degree in translation from the University of Western Brittany in France.

After several years working in the translation industry, Ellyn joined the Teacher Training department at the Essentrics Head Office in 2020, where she works on writing and editing projects related to the certification program to support the instructor community.

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Ellyn Ochs
  • Build Strength, Energy and Awareness

    Episode 1

    30 minutes
    Standing | Barre

    Join Ellyn Ochs for an easy-to-follow beginner workout focused on strengthening your muscles as they lengthen through controlled, deliberate movements that build endurance, energy, and body awareness.

  • Advanced Legs and Back Strength

    Episode 2

    23 minutes
    Standing | Floor

    Join Ellyn Ochs for an advanced Legs & Back-focused workout that will lengthen and strengthen your muscles through dynamic movements designed to build power, endurance, and full-body support.

  • Release Tension | AM & PM Program

    Episode 3

    Standing | Barre | Floor
    30min

    Wind down with Ellyn Ochs in this soothing evening release class. Flowing, full-body sequences help release tension, followed by calming barre & floor stretches to prepare for deep, restful sleep.

  • Improve Circulation and Reduce Stiffness | AM & PM Program

    Episode 4

    Standing | Floor
    23min

    Start your day with Ellyn Ochs to boost circulation, ease stiffness, and support your posture, leaving you feeling refreshed and focused.

  • Immune Support | Lymphatic Flow Program

    Episode 5

    Standing | Barre | Floor
    All levels
    30min

    Join Ellyn for a full-body workout that pairs strengthening and lengthening sequences with deep breathing to support your body’s natural defenses, encourage lymphatic flow, and relieve stress.

  • Fascia Stretch | Beg. 23-min Reset

    Episode 6

    All Standing

    Join Ellyn for an All Standing workout focused on stretching into long lines to sculpt your muscles and reshape your fascia.

    The workout will be made available for replay shortly after the live broadcast and will remain on Essentrics TV for 14 days.

  • Back & Core Strength | Beg. 23-min Reset

    Episode 7

    Standing | Floor

    Join Ellyn for a beginner Back & Core workout designed to awaken your body’s natural support system. Through standing and floor work, you’ll strengthen the stabilizing muscles of your back and abdominals through simple, effective exercises.

    The workout will be made available fo...

  • Balance & Stability | Beg. 23-min Reset

    Episode 8

    Standing | Barre

    Join Ellyn for a Standing & Chair workout that unlocks mobility and builds stability—two essentials for better balance—so you feel steady, grounded, and free in your movements.

    The workout will be made available for replay shortly after the live broadcast and will remain on Ess...

  • Hips & Glutes Lower Body Strengthening with Ellyn Ochs

    Episode 9

    Instructor: Ellyn Ochs
    Level: Advanced
    Pace: Medium - Fast
    Components: Standing, Barre & Floor

    Objectives: Balance, Cardio, Energy Boost, Rebalancing, Toning, Strengthening
    Focus: Lower Body, Abs, Arms, Back, Spine, Butt, Glutes, Core, Groin, Hamstrings, Hips, Legs, Psoas, Quads, Ribs, Shoulders...

  • Morning Routine with Ellyn Ochs

    Episode 10

    Instructor: Ellyn Ochs
    Level: All Levels
    Pace: Slow
    Components: All Standing

    Objectives: Energy Boost, Flexibility, Stretching, Mobility, Range of Motion, Posture
    Focus: Full Body, Ankles, Arms, Back, Spine, Calves, Achilles, Shins, Core, Feet, Groin, Hamstrings, Hips, IT Band, Knees, Legs, Pect...

  • Agility & Power | Season 1 Ep. 09

    Episode 11

    Instructor: Ellyn Ochs
    Level: Intermediate
    Pace: Medium - Fast
    Components: Standing & Barre

    Objectives: Balance, Energy Boost, Flexibility, Stretching, Toning, Strengthening
    Focus: Full Body, Ankles, Arms, Back, Spine, Butt, Glutes, Calves, Achilles, Shins, Core, Feet, Groin, Hamstrings, Hands, ...

  • Desk Workout: Back & Shoulder Tension Relief

    Episode 12

    Instructor: Ellyn Ochs
    Level: Beginner
    Pace: Slow
    Components: All standing
    Objectives: Flexibility, Stretching, Mobility, Range of Motion, Posture, Restore, Healing, Stress Relief, Relaxation, Back Pain, Desk
    Focus: Full Body, Upper Body, Back, Spine, Neck, Pectorals, Chest, Ribs, Shoulders

    Rel...

  • Desk Workout: Hip & Low Back Release

    Episode 13

    Instructor: Ellyn Ochs
    Level: Beginner
    Pace: Slow
    Components: Standing and Barre
    Objectives: Flexibility, Stretching, Mobility, Range of Motion, Restore, Healing, Stress Relief, Relaxation, Desk
    Focus: Lower Body, Back, Spine, Groin, Hamstrings, Hips, IT Band, Knees, Legs, Psoas, Quads, Thighs

    ...

  • Desk Workout: Posture & Deep Breathing

    Episode 14

    Instructor: Ellyn Ochs
    Level: All levels
    Pace: Slow
    Components: All standing
    Objectives: Flexibility, Stretching, Mobility, Range of Motion, Posture, Restore, Healing, Stress Relief, Relaxation, Desk
    Focus: Full Body, Abs, Arms, Back, Spine, Core, Knees, Pectorals, Chest, Ribs, Shoulders, Waist
    ...

  • Stress Relief | Season 1 Ep. 04

    Episode 15

    Instructor: Ellyn Ochs
    Level: All Levels
    Pace: Slow
    Components: Standing & Floor

    Objectives: Flexibility, Stretching, Mobility, Range of Motion, Pain relief, Restore, Healing, Rebalancing, Stress Relief, Relaxation, Yoga, Back Pain
    Focus: Full Body, Back, Spine, Groin, Hips, Legs, Neck, Pectoral...

  • Day 12 | Pain Relief | Beg

    Episode 16

    Instructor: Ellyn Ochs
    Level: Beginner
    Pace: Slow
    Components: Standing & Barre

    Objectives: Pain Relief, Restore, Healing, Stress Relief, Relaxation, Arthritis, Back Pain, Frozen Shoulder, Sciatica
    Focus: Full Body, Ankles, Arms, Back, Spine, Calves, Achilles, Shins, Feet, Groin, Hamstrings, Hand...

  • Day 12 | Pain Relief | Int

    Episode 17

    Instructor: Ellyn Ochs
    Level: Intermediate
    Pace: Slow
    Components: Standing & Barre

    Objectives: Pain Relief, Restore, Healing, Stress Relief, Relaxation, Arthritis, Back Pain, Frozen Shoulder, Sciatica
    Focus: Full Body, Ankles, Arms, Back, Spine, Calves, Achilles, Shins, Feet, Groin, Hamstrings, ...

  • Day 12 | Pain Relief | Adv

    Episode 18

    Instructor: Ellyn Ochs
    Level: Advanced
    Pace: Slow
    Components: Standing & Barre

    Objectives: Pain Relief, Restore, Healing, Stress Relief, Relaxation, Arthritis, Back Pain, Frozen Shoulder, Sciatica
    Focus: Full Body, Ankles, Arms, Back, Spine, Calves, Achilles, Shins, Feet Groin, Hamstrings, Hands...

  • Strengthen & Stretch | Lower Body Toning

    Episode 19

    Standing & Floor | 30 min

    This beginner level workout with Ellyn is designed to help elongate your muscles and gradually get your heart-rate going. Our signature floor exercises will work to strengthen and lengthen your lower body.

  • Full Body Strength in Length

    Episode 20

    Standing & Barre | 30 min

    Join Ellyn Ochs for a dynamic workout that’s easy to follow for beginners.
    This workout is designed to increase mobility and strength throughout your entire body leaving you feeling strong and energized!

  • Energy Boost | Unlock Extraordinary Challenge | Advanced

    Episode 21

    Standing & Floor | 30 min.

    Join Ellyn Ochs for an invigorating workout that will power up your cells and get your blood pumping to fuel your day!

    View the entire Advanced Unlock Extraordinary Challenge here: https://www.essentricstv.com/advanced-unlock-extraordinary-challenge

  • Energy Boost | Unlock Extraordinary Challenge | Advanced

    Episode 22

    Standing & Barre | 30 min.

    Join Ellyn Ochs for an invigorating workout that will power up your cells and get your blood pumping to fuel your day!

    View the entire Advanced Unlock Extraordinary Challenge here: https://www.essentricstv.com/advanced-unlock-extraordinary-challenge

  • Tone & Strengthen Arms, Core & Legs | 20s Strength & Stretch Challenge

    Episode 23

    Standing & Floor | 30 min

    Join Ellyn Ochs for a 30-minute workout to tone your arms, strengthen your core and create powerful legs. This class will leave you feeling strong and energized inside and out!

  • Essentrics® Essentials Challenge | Pain Relief

    Episode 24

    All Levels | Standing & Barre | 45 min

    This class with Ellyn Ochs will restore movement in your joints and help you find your own pain-free range of motion. We’ll gently stretch and strengthen all 650 muscles to alleviate aches and pains and leave you feeling refreshed and rebalanced.