Movement & Tension Release
Somatic movement tension release
A somatic movement session that guides participants through gentle, expressive movements to release physical and emotional tension stored in the body.
Body Awareness / Interoception
Body Scan & Body Awareness
Dancing / Expressive Movement
Group Activity
Movement Activities
Nervous System Regulation Practice
Workshop
Description
A somatic movement session that guides participants through gentle, expressive movements to release physical and emotional tension stored in the body.
Benefits
Drawing from dance and somatic practices, this session helps people reconnect with their bodies, shake off stress, and experience the relief of letting go. Participants leave feeling lighter, more grounded, and more present.
Hosted by Marcela Avila Lopez
About the Host
I'm a certified wellness and resilience coach, dance and movement instructor, yoga teacher, breathwork facilitator, meditation guide, and freediving instructor. Originally from Colombia, I've lived in eight countries across three continents and taught thousands of people across five continents over the past 15 years. As a 9x national freediving record-holder, I bring a unique perspective to my work: the discipline of breath control, mental focus, and body awareness honed through years of training in extreme conditions. I translate these principles into accessible, grounding practices for everyday life and the workplace. I specialize in helping individuals and teams manage stress, prevent burnout, release physical tension, and reconnect with presence through yoga, breathwork, meditation, and creative movement. My sessions are experiential, hands-on, and designed to leave people feeling recharged, centered, and equipped with practical tools they can use immediately. Languages: English, Spanish Based in: Toronto, Canada
Certifications & Credentials
International Coach Academy
2025
Associate Certified Coach (ACC)
Leadership Wellness
2025
Certified Resilience & Coaching Professional (CRCP)
Power Of The Breath
Dec 2023 – Apr 2024
Cold Immersion Therapy Instructor
My Vinyasa Practice, LLC
Oct 2023 – Jan 2025
Ayurvedic Nutrition Certification
Global Sisterhood ORG
2021
Women’s Circle Facilitator Certificate
Yoga Alliance
Jan 2020 – Apr 2020
Mindfulness & Meditation Coach
AWS re/Start Program – Working Towards AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
Apnea Total International
2017
Freedive/Breathwork Instructor Certificate
Yoga Alliance
2016
Yoga Instructor Certificate
Scuba Schools International
2011
Advanced Scuba Dive Instructor
George Brown College
2006
Performing Arts – Dance Major
Focus Areas
Well-being/HealthDevelopment/Coaching
Location
JPMC+WJ Toronto, ON, Canada
Languages
English, Spanish
Travel Locations
Anywhere in Canada, New York, Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Mexico
Corporate Experience
Significant
Session Types Offered
Interactive & Passive
Past Experience Doing Sessions
Yes - Interactive
Client Requirements
A dedicate space where the team can move comfortably
Past Clients
Kensington Tours, Tablz, Airbnb, YMCA, OCASI, Woodgreen and more
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