Atha SomaYoga

Atha SomaYoga ReForm Somatic Yoga Therapy brings a Multi-Tool Approach to healing and wellness. Atha is transitioning to ReForm! Atha SomaYoga is located inside Core PT.

When I started Atha SomaYoga, it fit. Atha! The Time is Now! (That is the first sutra of yoga.... the time is always now...
03/31/2026

When I started Atha SomaYoga, it fit. Atha! The Time is Now! (That is the first sutra of yoga.... the time is always now to use the practices of yoga.) As time has passed, and I've shared this work with more and more people, it became clear that A) people didn't know what I did by the name, and B) my practice has evolved! I wasn't planning on doing a Rebranding, but as I moved into my new space and talked to more people, it seemed like the right time. So why ReForm?

ReForm Somatic Yoga Therapy is an integrative nervous system and structural recalibration practice, combining somatics, breath re-education, yoga therapy, and fascial work and other hands-on techniques, to create sustainable change from the inside out. You can literally ReForm yourself - your posture, your breath, your nervous system, your relationship to yourself and to others, with these tools. I wanted to say the word "Somatics" as people are beginning to hear this word, and it's a big part of what I do. Yoga Therapy, because that's the broad work that I do - all of this is housed under being a Certified Yoga Therapist.

You'll see me making slow changes..... I'm in no hurry. I do want to tell you the "why's" and what I do these days. It's exciting, and I hope you'll be along for the ride, and maybe even try it out, if you haven't yet.

“The world thinks we should stretch and force change,” Jackson said during the class. “Somatics means tuning in and sens...
03/25/2026

“The world thinks we should stretch and force change,” Jackson said during the class. “Somatics means tuning in and sensing what you’re doing, and learning how to release your muscles.”

Check out this article on Somatics!

Somatic workout classes, characterized by minuscule clenches and releases, have exploded in popularity as an antidote to high-intensity exercise.

To quote one of my favorites, Florence Welch, "Ultimately, I found my voice by stopping the attempts to prove myself to ...
03/21/2026

To quote one of my favorites, Florence Welch, "Ultimately, I found my voice by stopping the attempts to prove myself to the mainstream and embracing my own weirdness." (If you don't know who she is, that's ok, she doesn't mind.) The work of Somatics, Breath Re-education, even yoga, is weird to a lot of people. It was weird to me at first! And, they're extremely good tools for finding better balance, health, and wellness. So why rebrand at this time? Because something shifted in how I do and view this work. Because it feels right. Because this new brand fits.

The new brand is a work in progress, like I am, like we all are. It might feel too busy or too much, or weird. I couldn't do it without including all that's there. It might not be the colors that are "recommended" for a logo. They're my colors. It might feel unnecessary - I get it - it's a lot of work. It feels necessary, to define better what it is that I do with Somatic Yoga Therapy.

I'll be separating out pieces of the new logo in my next posts, so you can see all the pieces, or tools, in this work. Why the name ReForm? Why the infinity symbol? Why the person with their arms up? Why the Multi-Tool? Why the colors? Why the circle like it is?

For now, welcome to ReForm Somatic Yoga Therapy!

The Time is Now for a ReBranding...... here's a sneak peak!
03/20/2026

The Time is Now for a ReBranding...... here's a sneak peak!

Spring..... the hours of sunlight in the days is changing, the outside world is coming alive with the budding of the tre...
03/19/2026

Spring..... the hours of sunlight in the days is changing, the outside world is coming alive with the budding of the trees, plants popping up, seeing more animals and birds. It feels like the right time, after moving into a new space and re-examining what I do, to make a change. Spurred by a client who reframed things for me, by her explanation, and encouraged by others that making change shows progress and better show where you are, what you do. Follow along, if you want, in the next few days, as I bring in some freshness to Atha. The Time is still Now!

Some things just feel right... what a fantastic weekend with this 500 hour group! Public Clinic  #1 complete!! Thanks to...
03/17/2026

Some things just feel right... what a fantastic weekend with this 500 hour group! Public Clinic #1 complete!! Thanks to all who came in for sessions. 🥰🙏🧡

Also on International Woman's Day,  I wanted to share how excited I am that this amazing woman will be joining me in my ...
03/09/2026

Also on International Woman's Day, I wanted to share how excited I am that this amazing woman will be joining me in my new space soon. Heather Moon , looking forward looks good with you! Cheers!

“Success is liking yourself, liking what you do, and liking how you do it.”― Maya AngelouAnd that includes liking the pe...
03/09/2026

“Success is liking yourself, liking what you do, and liking how you do it.”
― Maya Angelou
And that includes liking the people around you. Celebrating the amazing women in my life today..... these are just a few from the photos I could access. I could share many more photos, of many more amazing women. Cheers to all the amazing women in my life, and in the world!

03/03/2026

Come check out my new Suite!

A Multi-tool!?! A while back, a client said to me, "I see a lot of different providers, but you're like a multi-tool. Yo...
03/02/2026

A Multi-tool!?! A while back, a client said to me, "I see a lot of different providers, but you're like a multi-tool. You have so many different ways to help, and you use all these different tools, depending on how I show up." Such an insightful comment, and it really got me thinking....... as an Occupational Therapist, I always felt like I had a lot of tools, and was the bridge between Speech-Language Therapy, Counseling, and Physical Therapy. Now with Somatic Yoga Therapy, I have so many more "tools" in my toolbelt! My goal with each session is to give clients the tools THEY need, in the moment, and that they can use at home. I LOVE blending the different areas of Somatics, Yoga, Ayurveda, Breath Re-education, and sprinkle in the OT techniques of myofascial and cranialsacral work when needed as well! I'll be sharing some of the ways this works over the next few weeks. (And that includes collaborating with other professionals who have deeper knowledge in some of these areas. One thing I've learned as I've honed new skills, is that one person, or one modality, isn't always the answer.)

If you're curious about this "Multitool approach" feel free to email me at Pam@athasomayoga.com. Always happy to send you more information about specific issues you might have, or schedule a discovery call!

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3408 Woodland Avenue, Suite 502, West
Des Moines, IA
50266

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