Alright – so today we’ve got the honor of introducing you to Claudia Solitaire. We think you’ll enjoy our conversation, we’ve shared it below.

Claudia , thanks for joining us, excited to have you contributing your stories and insights. If you had a defining moment that you feel really changed the trajectory of your career, we’d love to hear the story and details.

One defining moment came during a session early in my teaching journey. I was guiding a student through a somatic practice, and something in the space just shifted — there was a stillness, a deep release, and I could feel that they were meeting a part of themselves they hadn’t accessed in a long time. Afterward, they told me it was the first time they felt truly safe in their body.

That moment changed everything for me. It affirmed that this work wasn’t just about movement or technique — it was about presence, trust, and the sacredness of holding space. It gave me the clarity and confidence to commit more fully to trauma-informed work and to trust that healing doesn’t need to be loud or dramatic to be powerful.

Since then, I’ve been devoted to creating spaces where people can return to themselves, slowly and safely. That moment reminded me that transformation often begins in silence, in softness — and that’s stayed with me ever since.

Awesome – so before we get into the rest of our questions, can you briefly introduce yourself to our readers.

I’m a trauma-informed and therapeutic yoga teacher, and sound healing practitioner. My path into this work began with my own healing journey — I turned to yoga during a time when I felt disconnected from my body and overwhelmed by life. It became a space where I could begin to feel again, breathe again, and listen inward. That experience changed me, and eventually led me to study the practices that supported my healing in a deeper, more intentional way.

Today, I offer mobile services — bringing somatic and therapeutic yoga, sound healing, and nervous system support to individuals and small groups. My work is rooted in presence, care, and the belief that healing doesn’t need to be forced — it unfolds naturally when people feel safe, seen, and supported.

I specialize in helping clients regulate their nervous systems, reconnect with their bodies, and release patterns of tension and holding. Whether someone is navigating stress, trauma, or simply seeking to deepen their connection to self, I aim to create spaces that are gentle, grounded, and attuned.

What sets my work apart is the way I meet people where they are — physically, emotionally, and energetically. My approach is not one-size-fits-all; it’s intuitive, relational, and centered around trust. I believe healing is a sacred process, and I’m honored to hold space for people in the tender moments of their journey.

What I’m most proud of is how this work continues to evolve in service of both personal and collective healing. My intention is always to offer something real — not performative or perfect — but honest, spacious, and rooted in care.

If there’s one thing I hope people take away from my work, it’s that coming home to yourself is possible. And it’s allowed to be slow, soft, and uniquely your own.

What’s a lesson you had to unlearn and what’s the backstory?

One of the biggest lessons I’ve learned is that I don’t have to abandon myself to be of service to others. For a long time, I thought that being deeply empathetic meant absorbing the emotions and needs of everyone around me. I was the one who held space, who showed up, who cared — even when I was depleted. It was a pattern rooted in childhood, shaped by being attuned to others before being attuned to myself.

The turning point came when I hit a wall in my own practice — I realized I was teaching others to listen to their bodies and honor their needs, while quietly ignoring my own. That moment was humbling, but also clarifying. I began to shift the way I related to my work, to create boundaries that were rooted in love, and to prioritize my own regulation and wellbeing first.

The lesson was this: I can only hold others as deeply as I’m willing to hold myself. And when I do, my work becomes more honest, more spacious, and more sustainable.

Training and knowledge matter of course, but beyond that what do you think matters most in terms of succeeding in your field?

Beyond training, I believe what truly makes someone successful in this field is embodiment. You have to live the work — not just teach it. Compassion, humility, and presence are just as important as any certification. People can feel when you’re showing up from a regulated, grounded place.

It also takes deep listening — to yourself, to others, to the space between words. This work requires ongoing self-reflection, nervous system care, and the ability to hold space without judgment or urgency. Success, to me, isn’t about growing fast or reaching more people — it’s about depth, integrity, and the relationships we build over time.

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