About Sithara & Somattyx
Sithara Stohr (they/them)
As most humans do, I have gone through an arduous process of healing with my personal experiences being with chronic illness/pain, neurodivergence, and trauma. Appointments, no answers, side effects, pain – there have been moments in my life where I felt, maybe it would always be heavy and difficult.
After many years of this, I sought my own answers. I’m not going to tell you that anything is a one size fits all for healing, because that’s flat out false advertising. I can only speak from how my own quality of life has shifted with the combination of practices over years.
Distilling my healing journey down to a pathway is what brought Somattyx to life. Through somatic movement, yoga, ayurveda, and meditation practices informed by my background in social work, I hope to work with you to connect to the autonomy in healing by living in alignment with your inner knowledge.
The golden thread in my life and life’s work has been recognizing that healing happens in community, and I am grateful to be a part of yours.
Training & Certifications
Licensed Clinical Social Worker | Knox College & University of Illinois at Chicago
500hr Registered Yoga/Meditation Teacher | Chi-Town Shakti & Konalani Ashram
Somatic Experiencing [Intermediate Training] | Somatic Experiencing International
Certificate in Somatic Psychotherapy | Antioch University
Certificate in Somatic Yoga | My Vinyasa Practice
Seeking Harmony & Serendipity Together
Balance Between Effort & Ease
Core Values
Unleash the Power Within!
Together, we explore holistic wellness in all its forms: physical, mental, and emotional well-being.
Somattyx is focused on supporting your creativity as you to embark on a journey of transformation to unlock your inner capacity for healing and growth.
My goal is to create an environment that fosters curiosity toward patterns in your life opposed to judgement.
Through classes, workshops, guidance, and personalized services, Somattyx supports you in connecting to your trust in your felt sense and your community.
Are you ready to rewrite your story?
Join us and unleash your inner power. Together, let's shape a future of connection, curiosity, and creativity!
“You are the sky. Everything else is just weather.”
— Pema Chödrön
LOTUS: Love Others Through Unselfish Service
The vision for Somattyx was built from this motto based on a concept called seva. Within the lineage of yoga and meditation that I’ve been trained in, seva is defined as selfless service. It is work performed without expectations of reward, and yet, I often find it to be the most rewarding.
When we are intentional about the ways we move through life and how we engage with ourselves and others, things shift within and around us. The goal of Sommattyx is to use mindful movement for intentional healing. It’s not just how we move our bodies, but how we allow movement through our minds and spirits, too.
The world we live in has a lot to navigate. It makes sense that we sometimes feel disconnected from ourselves and our communities. I want you to feel inspired to be your authentic self and prioritize your growth.
Now can be the time to take autonomy over your own body and how you care for it.
Testimonials
Sithara is thoughtful and makes me feel heard and seen. I have worked with them weekly for over a year and they are caring, patient, and skillful in their work.
~Yoga/Meditation Client
