Grounded people change the world
My Mission
I equip teams with science-backed tools to identify and regulate the root of stress and burnout, so they can stay grounded, make better decisions, and perform sustainably under pressure.
My absolute passion is teaching people to connect with their nervous systems. The comment I hear most after sessions is: “I had no idea how much I needed this.” That’s what drives me—helping people discover the calm, focus, and resilience they didn’t know they had access to.
What Happens When Nervous Systems Are Dysregulated
Even the most talented teams fall apart when their nervous systems are dysregulated. Small triggers become big reactions. Communication breaks down. Focus scatters. Burnout becomes inevitable.
Most solutions treat the symptoms but miss what’s underneath: a nervous system that hasn’t been trained to stay regulated when stakes are high. Without this foundation, high performance isn’t sustainable.
A Different Approach: Train the Foundation
Most solutions treat the symptoms but miss what’s underneath: a nervous system that hasn’t been trained to stay regulated when stakes are high. Without this foundation, high performance isn’t sustainable.
Live, embodied work where teams practice together and experience co-regulation in real-time. You’ll learn breathwork, somatic practices, and team connection activities that become tools you can use immediately at work, with colleagues and clients, and at home.
The goal: become trigger-proof, stay regulated, and sustain high performance without burning out.
What Sets Me Apart
I’m Marcela Avila—a certified wellness and resilience coach, speaker, instructor, community builder, and 9x national freediving record holder.
Freediving is one of the most extreme sports on the planet. I’ve dived to 226 feet on a single breath, held my breath for over five minutes, and competed in three Freediving World Championships. At depth, with no air, survival depends on perfect nervous system regulation. Your body and mind must stay completely calm. That’s trained physiological control—and it’s what I teach teams to access under pressure.
For over 15 years, I’ve trained thousands of people across five continents and diverse industries in the same nervous system regulation techniques that keep me alive underwater. I’ve worked as a trainer, speaker, instructor, and community builder—helping people reconnect with their bodies and perform at their best when it matters most.
Testimonials
Marcela’s program made a noticeable difference for our remote team—reducing stress, improving connection, and strengthening communication across the board. Her guidance also had a powerful impact on our leaders, helping them show up with more empathy, clarity, and support. The shift in our culture was immediate and genuinely transformative.
— Lee Arbel, Sr. Product Manager at RBI
You could sense that the team truly felt that we, as a company, cared about their well-being and personal health. It was a great way to help a remote team connect on a more personal level while also supporting their overall well-being.
– Stef Scrivens, COO, Tablz
“I’ve experienced Marcela’s work across multiple environments and seen firsthand how impactful her instruction and energy are for building teams of any size. Her presence is immediately palpable to everyone—whether in person or through a screen. She’s adaptable to every setting and acutely aware of how to work with different personalities to build togetherness and intimacy. Every company and person would be better off experiencing Aluna Wellness.”
– Cam Roda, Co-Founder, Misfit Labs
We’ve worked with some of the best companies.
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(647)-503-8639
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