Private Somatic Yoga
In person or online
Personalized guidance that recognizes your individual challenges and strengths, and offers tools for real life, in all it’s mess and glory.
What to expect from trauma-informed somatic yoga and meditation?
My trauma-informed approach can help make it possible to explore a supportive movement and/or meditation practice at a manageable pace that supports your nervous system to reclaim a sense of resilience, regulation and safety, over time.
While clients sometimes experience emotional release, and I am equipped to hold space for that, the intention of these sessions is not to provoke trauma release. I am not a mental health professional and it is outside my scope to provide trauma therapy.
Whether you are living with traumatic stress or not, I believe that everyone can benefit from a trauma informed, somatically-oriented approach to movement and mindfulness
Potential Benefits:
Decrease pain
Improve sleep
Improve breathing mechanics
Support recovery from injury, surgery and illness
Reduce stress and relieve tension
Improve mobility, joint function and tissue health
Promote mindfulness, self-awareness and self-compassion
Nervous system regulation
Increase a sense of choice and agency through consent
About Annie
I bring warmth, great communication skills and a whole-human approach to my private yoga, movement and meditation sessions.
My massage treatments and private yoga sessions progress at a pace that fosters rapport, connection and eventually, trust. I practice ongoing consent, creating clarity and agreement at every step so you feel safe enough to receive my support.
In 1999 I completed my first yoga training and I’ve been studying and training since then.I’ve also completed many years of training and mentorship as a meditation teacher. I’ve been practicing as a Registered Massage Therapist since 2013.
I bring years of experience as a community mental health worker to my work and more recently have finished an immersive program somatic coaching.
Learn more about me and my training here.
I believe all bodies deserve respect and care.
My intention is to offer a supportive space for all bodies to receive care. I practice through a lens of body neutrality, and remain committed to unraveling biases based on extremely narrow cultural norms.
During my time as a massage therapist and yoga teacher, many folks with non-conforming bodies—including those with larger bodies, tattoos, piercings, disabilities, scarring (including self-harm), body-hair and more—have reported feeling ease and safety in my practice.
As a cisgendered, white woman I’m committed to dismantling internalized racism and homophobia and learning to hold meaningful and supportive space for BIPOC and LGBTQ2IA+ folks.
Accessibility
Our suite of offices is working towards full accessibility.
At the moment we have a full ramp but recognize that our double front door might be an obstacle for some people. We ask that you reach out if you would like to make a plan for accessing the space so we can help. We have an accessible bathroom and we also have chairs that can comfortable accommodate a range of body sizes in all of our rooms.
Book Me in Ottawa or Online
By appointment only
Tuesdays 1030 AM-430 PM
Thursdays 12 PM-730 PM
Fridays 1030 AM-430 PM
Saturdays 10 AM- 4 PM
427 Gilmour Street- Suite 1
Ottawa, K2P OR5
Parking information and information about how to prepare will be provided in your booking confirmation.
The space is on the first floor. We are currently working towards complete accessibility but right now there are several steps to access the building. Please reach out if I can help make a plan for accessiblity.
Fees
Prices in CAD/ HST included
Single 60-minute private yoga - $140
Package of 3 sessions - $390
Package of 5 sessions - $600
Package of 10 sessions - $1000
Please note, I have a 48-hour cancellation policy.
Sickness and emergency will always be taken into consideration but otherwise the full fee will apply if you cancel inside the 48-hour period. Thank you in advance for your consideration of my time and livelihood.