Movement for your mind, body, spirit & soul

WELCOME TO DIVINE FEMININE PILATES & SOMATIC MOVEMENT

Divine Feminine Pilates &
Somatic Movement

I am excited to offer this amazing space for you where every BODY is welcome. Through movement I will empower you to be the best version of your true authentic self in a private space held with love and compassion.

Allow Pilates and Somatic Movement Education to become your own spiritual fitness and embark on a personal transformation journey that will see you heal and your light shine bright through movement.

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movement ~ mindset ~ magic ~

movement ~ mindset ~ magic ~

A movement practice and ritual that is designed for your unique body. No body is the same, so let’s design a movement practice just for you. Celebrate your unique body, and give it some love with either Divine Feminine Pilates or Somatic Movement. Sessions are offered both online or in person in New Zealand. AliKay Pilates is proud to have a fitness partnership with LSKD which will enable you to a 15% discount code off all items (excluding sale items)

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SOMATIC MOVEMENT

How can Somatic Movement help me?

Somatic Movement is movement education that teaches us how to release chronic muscle tension, improve posture and movement. It is done by retraining your nervous system resulting in you being able to move with freedom and ease in your everyday movement.

✔ Internal Experience of Movement The focus of Somatic Movement is on the internal experience rather than the external appearance of the exercise. It is performed slowly, consciously and with your eyes closed so your complete internal focus and attention is on the movement.

✔ Benefits Somatic Movement can be used to relieve chronic musculoskeletal pain and helps with the following: release of chronic muscle tension, improve posture, enhance athletic performance, improve flexibility and range of motion, prevent injuries, improve balance, reduce stress, improve sleeping and breathing.

✔ Education You are taught exercises during your session so that you can practise them at home. This means after the session you can continue to improve indefinitely and develop your self-awareness of your own movement patterns. You are an active participant in the process with the end goal being that you will be able to resolve any muscle pain/movements issues you may experience yourself. Practising the exercises on a daily basis will help retrain one’s nervous system.

✔ Modification If you are currently in pain and/or you have limited movement the exercises are able to be modified so you can do them comfortably. The exercises are performed slowly and gently resulting in long lasting results that address the root cause of the pain and release the tension held in your muscles

✔ Ground-breaking pain relief technique Through the technique of Pandiculation your muscle memory is retrained and your nervous system is taught to release chronic, subconsciously held muscle tension. Your brain is engaged through the process of deliberate contraction, (consciously you tighten your muscles to regain voluntary control) slow, gentle release (slowly and carefully relaxing the muscles back to their natural resting length) and pausing at rest (allowing the body to sense the difference between tension and relaxation)

✔ Effective talk therapy It is often our own thoughts, reactions, emotions, traumas and experiences that have contributed to the habitual patterns which result in one’s dysfunction within our body. We become really good at holding our muscles tight without even realising we are doing it. Sometimes words are hard to articulate and somatic movement allows for a safe emotional release to take place in a non-verbal form.

Less is more with Somatic Movement

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Bespoke Pilates Session Created For Your Unique BODY

Your program will include a vast array of different exercises that are unique to your own specific goal and body

Not Just a Workout

Your program will be unique to your body incorporating your movement goal whilst unlocking any hidden causes that may be limiting your joy for living.

Intuitive Movement

Through bringing your presence and awareness to the mat/reformer you will draw on your own intuition within your movement

Goal Setting & Vision Holding

I can help your goal be achievable through us both sharing the vision of what is possible through your movement

Accountability & Support

With your permission I can weave in your accountability towards your goals and help ensure you are committed to achieving them

Bring Pilates Into Everyday Life

You will be given take home exercises and will develop an understanding of how to bring Pilates into your everyday life

  • Ali is incredibly intuitive, listens carefully to what is happening in her clients' bodies, and adjusts her approach to meet their individual needs.

    "As someone living with a lifelong disability caused by a childhood traumatic brain injury, I had come to believe that the physical decline I experienced through much of my midlife years was simply an unavoidable part of aging with a disability. Working with Ali has changed that perspective and restored my confidence that my body can become stronger and move better. Through Pilates and Somatics, I have already experienced improvements. Ali is incredibly intuitive, listens carefully to what is happening in my body, and adjusts her approach to meet my individual needs. Her passion for helping people move, thrive, and live with less pain is evident in every session. Combined with her commitment to continual learning, Ali provides thoughtful, personalized support that has given me renewed hope and a growing belief that positive change is possible."

    Tracy - author of Your Untethered Voice


  • I walk out better than I walk in!

    AliKayPilates is a great place to go for exercise to ensure your body is fit and strong. Ali is very caring and incredibly passionate about the brain/body connection, so her training abilities easily extend to neurological clients. From personal experience I am more than happy to say that your condition will improve with Ali’s guidance. I walk out better than I walk in!

    Shelley - multiple sclerosis

  • A session with Ali is one of the best gifts you can give yourself.

    "Ali makes you feel comfortable, safe, and completely free from judgement. My body is a bit crooked and sore most days but these sessions gave me permission to slow down and really listen to what my body needs. It wasn't about pushing through or "getting it right"—it was simply about being present with myself; self awareness is incredibly powerful. Ali has a beautiful way of guiding my sessions with kindness, warmth, and genuine care. You can tell she's passionate about helping people reconnect with themselves in a gentle and supportive way. A session with Ali is one of the best gifts you can give yourself."

    Karma - Multiple Sclerosis


  • Ali guided me with care, patience, and deep expertise, helping me become stronger both physically and mentally.

    "After my knee surgeries, I started Pilates sessions with Ali, and it was one of the best decisions I made for my recovery. Ali guided me with care, patience, and deep expertise, helping me become stronger both physically and mentally. Her friendly attitude and true passion for what she does made every session enjoyable and motivating. I’m incredibly grateful for her support and highly recommend her to anyone looking for a knowledgeable and dedicated instructor”

    Dr. Nilmini Thilakarathna - Double Knee replacement


  • I have noticed the benefits of Pilates with Ali since day one

    I have noticed the benefits of Pilates with Ali since day one! After suffering with MS all my adult life (diagnosed at 20) I can now say getting out of bed in the morning doesn't hurt. I have cut my pain medication in half because my body feels more pliable. Ali adapts the sessions to my body and what it can or can't do. Some days Ali needs to rethink the plan when my body retaliates, but this is never a problem for Ali. Building strength and balance is a main focus to keep me out of a chair for as long as possible. With her research of the brain and its connection to movement, we will get there!

    Karma - Multiple Sclerosis


  • It continues to amaze me how much better my back feels after doing Somatics

    I have just completed 6 weeks of being taught Somatic exercises with Ali. I am amazed at how much better I felt after each session with the release of tension in my muscles. I suffer from Sciatica and have had lower back pain for decades. Since learning Somatics and understanding what is behind the pain in my body I have had a significant reduction in my pain level. It continues to amaze me how much better my back feels after doing Somatics. It has also helped with my posture and now has become part of my daily routine. Ali is a wonderful and dedicated teacher of Somatics

    Janet

                                                         

If you would like to know how Divine Feminine Pilates and Somatic Movement can benefit you, please book a free 15 minute chat with Ali

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