Alexzandra Strickland

I’m Ally, a personal development facilitator, somatic life coach and yoga instructor who specializes in helping you cultivate self-awareness and intentional calm, guiding you to achieve alignment and stay in the state of flow. 

My work is dedicated to supporting high-achieving young adults and millennials who are striving to manage stress and lead more fulfilled lives. Together, we'll navigate the journey from your thoughts to your body, guiding you towards your best life.

My mission is to push the self-care conversation into an authentic self-discovery practice. Since childhood I’ve nurtured an appreciation for wellness and the mind-body connection that has bloomed into my life’s work, as it has grown into an approach for stress and trauma management through movement and mindfulness.

I believe that stress is the entry point to many of our mental, physical, and relational discomforts. Just as mindfulness, movement, and personal development have become my tools for healing, self-discovery, and connection, the goal is to co-create and facilitate accessible paths to holistic growth and purpose-driven living for others. I do that as a life coach, a yoga instructor, and a stress educator. Yes, my passions are focused on self-awareness and stress relief, but you are always encouraged to play, laugh, sweat, and grow with me.

I’m a strong advocate for personalized, alternative forms of wellness.  Always have been. In fact, I pursued these topics in my formal education while earning a B.A. in Psychology and an M.A. in African American Studies concentrated on community empowerment. 

Fueled by my desire to overcome chronic pain and undergo my own holistic transformation, I went on to earn credentials in Personal Development Coaching, Classical Hatha Yoga, Breathwork, Somatic Embodiment, and Trauma-Informed Stress Management. I use this knowledge to provide a tailored, somatic experience to creatives and professionals alike.

Education

African American Studies, MA: Community Empowerment 

Georgia State University | 2018

Psychology, BA: Anxiety, Trauma, & Dance Movement Therapy

Spelman College | 2016

Certification & Skills

Certified Professional Coach (CPC) | 2023

Energy Leadership Index (ELI) Master Practitioner | 2023

Design Thinking and Group Facilitation Certification | 2022

Somatic Dance and Embodiment Certification | 2021

Trauma-Informed Dynamic Mindfulness for Somatic Stress Management Certification | 2021

Science of Breathwork Instructional Certification | 2021

Hatha Yoga Teacher Certification | 2019