Stillness Through Movement Perth

19/03/2026

STM at this depth is still relatively rare in Perth.

I trained with Tracy Whitton in Queensland, initially for my own healing, and later with the intention of bringing this work here.

While STM exists in different forms, this level of nervous-system focused, trauma-informed, prop-supported practice isn’t widely available locally and I’m honoured to offer it in Perth.

16/03/2026

One of the foundations of STM is its relationship with Ayurvedic Doshas — Vata, Pitta and Kapha.

These energy systems influence our physical, mental and emotional health, and can become imbalanced through stress, trauma or life experience.

Through:
• specific propping
• weight
• warmth
• stillness

STM gently supports the body in moving back toward balance — without analysis, diagnosis or effort.

It’s subtle, but powerful.

12/03/2026

My work is grounded in trauma-informed practice, including foundational training in
🧠 Trauma Centre Trauma Sensitive Yoga (TCTSY), developed and researched by the Trauma Centre in Boston and closely associated with the work of Bessel van der Kolk.

This approach recognises that the body holds lived experience and that gentle, choice-based movement can be an effective somatic support for healing, especially alongside counselling or medical care.

Nothing is forced.
You remain in control at all times.
Your body leads the way.

09/03/2026

Here’s to women who listen to their inner voice and let it lead.
That kind of trust is powerful.

Happy International Women’s Day.

09/03/2026

In STM, props aren’t an add-on, they’re essential.

Heavy blankets, weighted bags and warmth are used intentionally to:
• support deep pressure therapy
• create a sense of grounding and containment
• invite relaxation into areas holding tension
• offer comfort and safety to the nervous system

While research around deep pressure therapy is still evolving, there is growing evidence that it can help calm the sympathetic nervous system and activate the body’s natural rest response.

Sometimes the body just needs to feel held.

07/03/2026

I’m Paula, owner and practitioner of Stillness Through Movement Perth, a gentle, nervous-system focused practice designed to support deep rest, regulation and reconnection with the body.

My own journey into STM began after burnout led me to slow down and listen to what my body truly needed. That experience changed everything, and inspired me to train with the intention of offering this work here in Perth.

STM isn’t about striving or flexibility, it’s about stillness, support and allowing the body to feel safe enough to let go.

If you’re craving rest that actually lands, you’re in the right place 🤍

04/03/2026

Stillness Through Movement isn’t about pushing, striving or “getting it right”.

It’s a gentle, restorative, nervous-system focused practice that looks like relaxed yoga, but works much deeper.

✨ Slow, supported poses
✨ Heavy blankets, warmth & props
✨ A gradual invitation for the body to release tension
✨ A shift from stress mode- rest mode

Each pose is designed to help the body soften just a little more than the last, sending safety signals to the nervous system and encouraging deep relaxation through the fascia.

No forcing.
No effort.
Just space for your body to let go.

16/02/2026

We’ve been creating something new for women who’ve been carrying so much, mentally, emotionally and physically 🌿

The Somatic Reset is an intimate, in-person immersion designed for women who feel tired, wired, disconnected from their body, or craving deep rest and presence.

On March 8th, I’m honoured to be co-facilitating this experience alongside a Somatic Dance practitioner.
The day will gently unfold like this:

✨ Morning somatic dance to reconnect with the body through movement
✨ Break for lunch
✨ Afternoon deeply restorative STM session with me, focused on nervous system regulation, grounding and rest through gentle stillness, supportive propping, warmth and deep pressure
✨ We’ll close with herbal tea and a soft debrief to integrate the day

My session is designed to support a shift out of stress mode and into rest, without pushing, striving or effort. Just an invitation for the body to soften, settle and reconnect.

📍 Inspiration Space, Inglewood WA
🕙 10am – 3:30pm
📅 March 8th
🤍 Only 2 spots remaining

If your body has been asking for rest, this is for you.

To learn more and book your spot, visit the link in bio 🤍

19/02/2025

It’s been a while! Back in action soon after injury

14/09/2022

14/09/2022

Are your dark circles a little more obvious than usual?

There are many reasons why this could be but these four are some of the most common.

Adequate sleep is essential for our daily bodily functions and can drastically influence our immunity and metabolism. Not only could it be the cause of your dark circles, but so many other issues as well.

If you're struggling with sleep, Magnesium can be a great place to start as it forces the body to relax and helps to reduce stress.

29/01/2021

So important to give our adrenal glands some much needed TLC. Thanks Dr Libby for this reminder 🌸

Ever wake up feeling like you’ve been hit by a truck? It could be that your adrenal glands are struggling to keep up with what you’re asking of them. Only the size of a walnut, these mighty glands—you have two—are part of your endocrine system and they sit just on…