Mara Ellison
Somatic movement educator · 500-hr trained · 10 years teaching
Mara is a somatic movement educator who spent a decade teaching breath and body-based practices to people navigating chronic stress. She writes about what she has tested herself, sources every claim to published research, and is careful to frame everything as a tool rather than a treatment.
calmroutine exists because most calm advice is either vague or overwhelming. I wanted a place for the practical, body-based tools that actually helped me — the ones you can do in five minutes without buying anything.
I write in plain language, I show my sources, and I try things myself before I put them in front of you. If something didn't help me, it doesn't make the list.
Research-sourced
Every claim links back to published research, not vibes.
Tested first
Routines and products are tried before they are recommended.
No diagnosing
Tools, not treatment. Nothing here is medical advice.