As the year comes to a close, Arwen steps out from behind the interviewer’s chair to offer a nourishing solo episode focused on reflection, resourcing, and intentional care, for yourself, your clients, and your business.
In this episode, Arwen reflects on the first full year of CoLab Conversations, highlighting the themes that emerged across conversations with CoreAlign educators, innovators, and movement leaders. From compassion in teaching to accessibility, curiosity, and nervous system regulation, these shared insights reveal what truly supports sustainable movement practices.
Arwen also shares practical ways to move through the busy holiday season with more ease, by slowing down, listening inward, and offering the same care to clients and teams that we hope to give ourselves. She closes by sharing what’s ahead for CoreAlign CoLab in 2026, including live pop-up classes, expanded education offerings, and an open invitation for more voices to join the community.
This episode is an invitation to pause, reflect, and step forward into the new year feeling grounded, supported, and connected.
CoLab’s 2026 Community Survey
As CoreAlign CoLab moves into a new year, we’d love to hear from you.
If you’ve been listening to CoLab Conversations, taking classes, or engaging with the community in any way, your perspective matters. This short year-end reflection survey helps shape what’s ahead for CoreAlign CoLab in 2026—from education offerings to classes, conversations, and community support.
✨ Share your reflections, requests, and ideas HERE.
Your responses directly inform future programming and help ensure CoreAlign CoLab continues to support you, your clients, and your work in meaningful ways. Thank you for being part of this growing community.
Resources Mentioned
CoreAlign CoLab classes, workshops & community: https://www.colabmovement.com/corealigncolab
CoLab Flex On-Demand Library:
About the Host
Arwen Brooke is the owner of CoLab Movement Studio, founder of CoreAlign CoLab, and an educator for Balanced Body Pilates & CoreAlign. She is also a founding member of the Pilates Education Collective.
Arwen has been teaching Pilates since 2006 and training teachers since 2011. She became a CoreAlign educator in 2018 and completed her 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training in 2020, blending Pilates, CoreAlign, and yoga into her work.
She specializes in pain relief, functional movement, and building strength with ease. Known for her clear, supportive teaching style, Arwen helps students understand their bodies and create lasting change.
Based in the Santa Cruz Mountains, California, Arwen offers in-person sessions in Ben Lomond and virtual classes worldwide. When she’s not teaching, she’s hiking, traveling, or spending time with her family.
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