Hello…
I am Tania Ortiz Welch…mother, teacher, writer, Somatic Practitioner and founder of Intent Space.
My life, as I know it now, began after a great tragedy. In the early hours of September 29th, 2003 I learned that my husband had been killed in a car accident. Life as I once knew suddenly became unrecognizable and unbearable. I was 32 years old, mama to an 18-month old little boy and I was now a widow. As l limped through my days it became quite clear that I had a decision to make...either be defeated or live the life I imagined with courage, intention, and great joy!
I chose the latter!
How it began…
A virtual space (a.k.a a blog) which I named indobay became an expression of my journey...my journey from grief and uncertainty to resilience and deep, soul happiness derived from living a creative, intentional and simple life aligned with what mattered most. Living within the spirit of indobay helped me to re-connect with myself, pay exquisite attention to my life and my choices and navigate into the best life for myself and my little man.
photo: Intent Space
A fire was lit…
My journey took many incarnations over the years. At the center of it all, wellbeing and creativity were always consistent anchors. I longed to share with others, and to bring together a community of folks yearning for more clarity, creativity and community.
In 2017, Intent Space, was born. Intent Space existed to support each other in transitioning to a more intentional, meaningful way of living. Through simple movement, meditation, self-care practices, inspired events, ritual and ceremony my hope was to cultivate experiences that supported a true sense of well-being and care; simply, sincerely and sustainably.
…THEN 2020 HAPPENED
A year like no other that forced me to pause, recalibrate, refine and to cultivate more clarity once again around what mattered most.
It was with a heart that was wide open, hopeFULL and tender that I made the decision to let go of the physical space of Intent Space.
Within the physical space I was confined around how I could create and offer what I envisioned for the future. In letting go I was free to create and share in the most accessible and impactful way.
I’m ready!
At the heart of everything I’ve ever done is the intention to create space for more meaningful connections; to ourselves, our spaces and each other. I’ve always desired creating opportunities for folks to feel nourished, inspired and a deeper sense of wellbeing.
As I envision the future, I find myself ready to begin crafting a new chapter in an ever evolving story.
I am both excited and a bit nervous which is always a sign that I’m on to something.
I once read that if you follow the path to what makes you come alive, you’ll slowly find yourself making a trail that might be different from what you’re used to following but that just might lead to something wonderfully unexpected!
with love, Tania
Education, Certifications + Trainings
B.A. in Psychology
200 hr. Yoga Teacher Training
30 hr.Trauma-informed Yoga Teacher Training
Vipassana and mindfulness meditation training
Somatic Attachment Therapy Certificate Program (3-month program)
Integrative Somatic Parts Work-Level 1
Integrative Somatic Trauma Therapy Certificate Program (3-month program in progress)
The Styling Masterclass with Natalie Walton