Somamvmt - breath & bodywork

Somamvmt - breath & bodywork Helping you live and move with greater ease, embodiment, trauma resilience & nervous system support. Hi my name is Alaria! Find out more by visiting my website!

I am a Somatic Educator in the tradition of Thomas Hanna, a fully Certified STOTT PILATES Instructor, 500 Hr Hatha Yoga Teacher, and Holistic Cooking Coach. I have been teaching Pilates circa 2004 and believe it is a fundamental asset to maintaining a strong core, strength, flexibility and coordinated body for life. Yoga is medicine and has many wonderful gifts that can help in healing physical an

d mental diseases. I guide students with a trauma sensitive approach, encouraging and guiding self exploration. Without getting in the way of your learning experience. Breathwork is a key and integral element within the holistic movement practices I offer. Somatics heals, through non-pharmaceutical pain relief, embodiment experiencing and neuro muscular repatterning. Life changing practices that you can do for the rest of your life. Join me for sustainable movement today! Learn more at www.somamvmt.ca

I created several online programs to help my clients find greater connection to themselves and find a more holistic approach to themselves and their approch to exercise and movement. You can catch me on
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Movement with Alaria

Lately I have been waking up early, which is very unlike meI feel the pull of the morning light and the desire to bask i...
03/30/2026

Lately I have been waking up early, which is very unlike me

I feel the pull of the morning light and the desire to bask in the quiet until the birds start to chirp

A few moments for myself, collecting my thoughts, writing down my hearts desires, dreams and glimmers

The treasure that is each day I celebrate life

There is nothing more sacred to me than my morning cup of tea, I can't wait till I get to sit on my porch and drink it, almost there

I start to move and crack my creaks, stretching and bending slowly and gently, ironing out my own kinks from the days before or from the way I rested

What pleasure it is to feel my flesh wrapping round my bones but more intimately my fascia talking to me

I sense deeply into my tissues and listen for force transmission, a language unto me, tension and sensation dancing together internally

And then I walk away, I start my day

12/24/2025

Most recovery advice focuses on what you add:

Supplements, tools, routines, optimisation.

But one study looked at what happens when you simply remove the barrier between your body and the Earth.

In a controlled study published in the Journal of Inflammation Research, participants who were grounded after exercise experienced less delayed-onset muscle soreness (DOMS) than those who weren’t.

Not just subjectively, markers of muscle damage and pain were measurably lower.

Why this matters 👇

Exercise creates micro-damage and inflammation in muscle tissue.

Inflammation isn’t only chemical, it also has an electrical component.

The Earth maintains a stable negative charge.

Direct contact allows free electrons to enter the body, which may help neutralise excess positive charge involved in inflammatory responses. In the study, grounded participants showed:

• Reduced muscle soreness
• Altered immune cell activity
• Faster recovery markers after exertion

No ice baths.
No compression.
No supplements.

Just contact.
This doesn’t mean grounding is a magic cure, but it does suggest the body may recover more efficiently when it’s electrically supported the way it evolved to be.

Today I received a most wonderful gift, after our Somatic Movement class I always ask our students if there is anything ...
12/24/2025

Today I received a most wonderful gift, after our Somatic Movement class I always ask our students if there is anything that they would like to share about their experience. One gentleman said (as I remember it) -

"you know when you go to an art gallery and its quite calm and contemplative, or the feeling when you go into a church, there is a comfort and safety there. Well that's how I feel here, in this space that you have created. A safe and comfortable space." All the students nodded or spoke up in agreement.

I was absolutely ecstatic by the words he chose. I thanked him for the lovely contribution that he makes in being with us, and present and sharing his experience.

I had many moments this year where I wondered why I work so hard, why I push myself to do the deep work I do every day.

I know these are the moments I live for. The feeling of making a difference in another humans life. Their walking away feeling better than before they were with me. It has been a humbling journey for me in self acceptance, self love, and the ability to share myself and mind body work with authenticity.

Today I feel successful, many may have said I had success before now but it was in this moment I knew all I yearned to create was in fruition. What a wonderful way to end the last group class I taught of this year 2025!

I am just so excited to be able to share my experience with you.

I yearn to tell you all about my work, its hard to convince others of the profoud impact it has. However if you are willing to listen I will begin.

My goal is to create that safe and comfortable space here, for you, my audience 💜

Pilates was the gateway to my healing journey. It is a gateway to your best health.

Follow me, to learn the rest of my story and more!

Happy Holidays my friends ☮️


12/19/2025

Pay close attention to where your focus goes, and try to disrupt any negativity before it even forms. Best intentions are at the root if this.

Where your attention goes, energy flows. This is certain.

The good news is, know that you can create change at anytime. Using neuroplasticity techniques to create different pathways to your goals.

Create a lens that filters out the things that hold you back, bother you or create obstacles to your personal development and growth.

Come back to nature to bring your nervous system into regulation.

You are nature and will attune to the peace that nature brings automatically, somatically. This is our gift.

You are nature, your body remembers this.

Someone made a Pilates doll with AI which is funny and then I found a Pilates s9ng to go with! Who knew!?
10/04/2025

Someone made a Pilates doll with AI which is funny and then I found a Pilates s9ng to go with! Who knew!?

Me rockin my bad ass f***y pack on my morning walk. Its been awhile since I did my whole 4km block!I am reminded of the ...
08/23/2025

Me rockin my bad ass f***y pack on my morning walk. Its been awhile since I did my whole 4km block!

I am reminded of the many solo walks I have done around the globe. Brings me back to myself. Pounding the pavement as they say, making my way in this life.

If there's one thing that I recommend to keep you mobile its walking. I can't stress how important it is to keep walking for your health and longevity.

Walking helps your body with circulation, mobilizing joints, strengthening your legs, hips and core. It can assist with cardiovascular health, digestive issuses and sleep issues.

I always tell my clients "we were made to walk", made to move forward in this world.

If you ever want to go for a walk with me, let me know! Its a great time to share stories and walk/work out whats bothering you. Movement helps us process our thoughts and emotions.

Walk for your physical and mental health, its one step at a time, into your life of health and wellness.

Do you have difficulty walking? Pilates and Somatic Movement help me walk. They can help you too. Ask me how?


We have been blessed with a studio fairy!My dear friend and long-time client .root.77 created her from felt 🩵She decided...
05/10/2025

We have been blessed with a studio fairy!

My dear friend and long-time client .root.77 created her from felt 🩵

She decided on this exercise as she knows it is used in both Pilates (Swimming Prep) and Yoga (Bird Dog/Parshva Balasana), which I love that she knows 😁 She also chose the Mat colour to match the ones we have at our studio!!!

Thank-you for the blessing Emma! We named her Clara after Joseph Pilates wife.

Fun spirals, love it!I do this kind of work with my Private clients using a piece of Pilates equipment called The Orbit!
03/27/2025

Fun spirals, love it!

I do this kind of work with my Private clients using a piece of Pilates equipment called The Orbit!

What happens when we don't move our bodies enough?Complications of Immobility in the Elderly (not just the elderly unfor...
10/25/2024

What happens when we don't move our bodies enough?

Complications of Immobility in the Elderly (not just the elderly unfortunately) ::
▫️ Dehydration, resulting in fluid and electrolyte imbalance
▫️ Increased blood viscosity (thickening of the blood), which increases the risk of DVT (deep vein thrombosis) / PE (pulmonary embolism) development
▫️ Cardiac deconditioning
▫️ Respiratory infections
▫️ Musculoskeletal deconditioning and contractures
▫️ Constipation
▫️ Urinary tract stasis and infection

What can we do if our bodies hurt so much we do not want to move?

▫️ Move the parts of your body that don't hurt as much, this will still help the parts that do
▫️ Start with small movements, like wrist and ankle rotations, gradually increase your range and duration over time
▫️ Work with a professional (such as myself) to help regain your mobility in a safe and progressive way
▫️ Stay mobile with regular movement hygiene (What is that?, Stay tuned for more on that)
▫️ Walk. (any pace, or distance will do) Join a walking group or community centre activities
▫️ Dance to one whole song you love
▫️ follow me, and join me for classes, events and more!

Exercise (aka Movement) is not meant to be torture or painful, in fact it can be rather pleasant when pursued for pleasure instead of aesthetics. Get your body moving today, your whole system will appreciate it!

Today I taught a Pilates & Pelvic Health workshop! Thank-you to everyone who came out and shared with us 🫶What I love mo...
08/17/2024

Today I taught a Pilates & Pelvic Health workshop! Thank-you to everyone who came out and shared with us 🫶

What I love most about teaching this work is how empowered we all feel afterward!

Working with our deepest tissues, through Somatic Core Awareness, using Pilates props as sensory tools, and strengthening tools.

I love my spine and pelvis visual and 3D teaching aid. It is so helpful to see and touch and understand this magnificent column and base.

I will definitely run this workshop again, it was pretty awesome. Let me know if you are interested and I can add you to my mailing list! 👇

05/16/2024

Movement is so beautiful, it is art!

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