Embark on a journey ⏤ of embodied remembrance through pregnancy, birth & postpartum.

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welcome.

My name is Alana (she/her).

I am a yoga teacher, birthkeeper | doula, writer, community facilitator, and new mom based in Durango, Colorado.

My own journey to a felt sense of Self began with my initiation into motherhood as I navigated the season of being stretched - physically, emotionally, and spiritually.  

This deep dive into embodiment ultimately brought me home. And by home, I mean to my body. To a felt sense that is experienced somatically 〰 deeply 〰 and with great reverence. 

My hope is to aid others in this same journey of coming home during life’s greatest seasons of growth.

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Disembodied cultures announce only the birth of a child. Embodied cultures announce the arrival of a newborn baby, as well as a newly born parent.

Gender-Affirming

Body Positive

Consent-Oriented

Trauma-Informed

Gender-Affirming Body Positive Consent-Oriented Trauma-Informed

What is embodiment?

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It’s not woo woo. it’s your body’s innate wisdom.

Embodiment is a state of being in which we are attuned to our body’s physical sensations and feelings. 80% of information travels from the body to the brain, with only 20% traveling from the brain to the body. There is immense wisdom held within the cells of our body!

As parents and birthing people, we will have many moments of needing to listen to this internal wisdom as we navigate the twists and turns of pregnancy & parenthood. Learning what feels good from what doesn’t and how to differentiate between a yes and a no are all integral parts of parenting.

The ability to listen to our bodies first requires that we feel safe in our bodies. In modern day society, many of us lack this sense of safety due to cultural conditioning, trauma, and low-nurture. Feeling safe in our bodies to explore our changing internal states, sensations, and emotions is necessary for feeling at home in our bodies. Somatic practices aid in this journey of re-discovery and will continue to serve you in the ever-evolving adventure of parenthood. 

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Offerings

meeting you where you are now, through all seasons of growth.

① Embodied Birth

Prenatal yoga to prepare the mind, body, and spirit for birth

Evidence-based childbirth education meets the age-old traditions of yoga. Think pelvic mobility, postural support, and nervous system regulation.

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② Embodied Postpartum

Postnatal Yoga

Postpartum is an integral period of healing and integration for your physical, emotional, and spiritual bodies. This movement is gentle yet strong, specifically designed to help you move and breathe in a way that is deeply supportive of your new Self.

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③ Birth Story Medicine

Birth Story Listening for Pregnancy, Birth, & Postpartum

These hour long sessions are for anyone looking to shift how they perceive and feel about a pregnancy, birth, or postpartum experience.

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Bodily Autonomy

Sovereignty

Empowered

Informed

Bodily Autonomy Sovereignty Empowered Informed

✹ Nourishment is possible ✹

  • Jenna M.

    Working with Alana was truly a transformative experience for my birth journey. From the very first meeting, she made me feel comfortable, supported and confident in my birth plan. Throughout my pregnancy, she was always available to answer questions, offer guidance, and provide emotional support. Alana brought a wealth of knowledge, calm energy, and reassurance when I needed it most. Thanks to her, I felt empowered to make informed birth decisions. I highly recommend Alana to any expecting parent looking for a compassionate and knowledgeable doula!

  • Hallee W.

    “I have had a hard time connecting with my body for as long as I can remember, Alana really put me at ease and I found myself feeling connected to my body in a way I never have during our sessions. She tailored everything to my own abilities.”

  • Paige E.

    My birth art session with Alana was a powerful experience. Through meditation and her gentle presence, she guided me deep into my intuition, holding space as I connected with the energy of birth and creation, translating my memories and emotions into imagery. It felt like a profound remembering of a deeply personal truth, leaving me grounded, seen, and empowered.

  • Cameron T.

    Alana makes the movements very easy with her natural ability to explain poses in detail, as well as demonstrate them. You learn very quickly with her, even if you don’t know a single pose. I have never felt so comfortable being a ‘beginner’ until joining Alana’s sessions.

  • Dr. Maura M.

    I’m THRILLED to know that mothers and families will be blessed by your loving services!

  • Tiffany B.

    I was fortunate to work with Alana through the Birth Story Listening Sessions she offers, and it was an incredible experience. It truly jumpstarted some deep mother-wound healing for me, not only around my daughter’s birth story, but around wounds carried through my mother’s lineage. Alana created such a safe, grounded space that allowed me to share my story in a way I hadn’t before. Her thoughtful prompts and gentle guidance took me deeper into my experience than I had gone in the year and a half since giving birth. She has a remarkable way of listening and reflecting back insights that opened new layers of understanding and compassion for myself.

    This process helped me see my birth and postpartum days in a new light, bringing a sense of healing and integration I hadn’t thought possible. I found myself continuing the work in therapy, exploring the deeper layers that surfaced during our sessions, which contributed profoundly to my overall healing around maternal wounds. I highly recommend this process, and Alana as a gifted facilitator and listener, to anyone wanting to heal, process, or reconnect with their birth story.

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