Somatic Yoga & Support for⏤ pregnancy, birth & postpartum in Durango, CO & the Four Corners Region

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Embodied Remembrance: Prenatal & Postnatal Yoga

My name is Alana (she/her).

I am a 300-hr Embodyoga® teacher, 90-hour Birthing Mama Prenatal and Postnatal yoga teacher, and community facilitator in Durango, CO serving families across the Four Corners.

My own journey to a felt sense of Self began with my initiation into motherhood. This deep dive into somatic movement and biomechanics ultimately brought me home—to a body that feels supported from the inside out.

Through Body-Mind Centering® and functional movement, I help others find relief from SI joint pain and pelvic floor tension, offering a grounded path through 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

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What is‍ ‍embodiment? Somatic Support for the Modern Parent.

It’s not woo woo. it’s biology.

Embodiment is a state of being in which we are attuned to our body’s physical sensations. Scientifically, we know that 80% of information travels from the body to the brain, with only 20% traveling back down. There is immense wisdom held within the cells, fascia, and nervous system of our bodies.

Building Resilience in Pregnancy & Parenthood

As parents and birthing people in Durango, we have many moments of needing to listen to this internal wisdom. Whether you are navigating prenatal transitions or postpartum recovery, learning to differentiate between "yes" and "no" in the body is an integral part of parenting.

Somatic Practices for Safety & Ease

The ability to listen to our bodies requires a sense of nervous system safety. In modern society, many of us lack this due to cultural conditioning and trauma. My somatic practices and yoga offerings aid in this journey of re-discovery, helping you feel at home in your body throughout the ever-evolving adventure of parenthood.

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Services

My work is trauma-informed, gender affirming, body positive, and consent-oriented.

① Prenatal Yoga & Somatic Birth Prep

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

Find ease and internal support during your pregnancy. We focus on pelvic biomechanics, diaphragm release, and building the "Internal Anchors" necessary for a grounded birth experience in Durango and the Four Corners.

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② Postpartum Recovery & Pelvic Floor Support

Postnatal Yoga for the birthing parent

A somatic approach to the first 40 days and beyond. We prioritize nervous system regulation, gentle core re-patterning, and pelvic floor health to support your transition into parenthood.

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③ Birth Story Medicine & Somatic Processing

Birth Story Listening for Pregnancy, Birth, & Postpartum

Move through the "stuck" places of your birth experience. This session combines storytelling with somatic tools to help you process and integrate your birth story with reverence and clarity.

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Evidence-Based Birth Preparation

Nervous System Regulation

Deep Front Line & Fascial Support

Diaphragm Crura & Core Integration

Embodying the Pelvic Architecture

Evidence-Based Birth Preparation Nervous System Regulation Deep Front Line & Fascial Support Diaphragm Crura & Core Integration Embodying the Pelvic Architecture

✹ 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.