We all have a divine spark that needs nurturing.
One of the healthiest ways to strengthen this ember is through yoga practices and lifestyle.
All of my life I have been health-oriented, athletic, spiritual and a lover of the great outdoors. My greatest challenge, however, has been to learn how to navigate the peaks and valleys of life without being tossled about by my emotions. My first Yoga class was a revelatory experience that unveiled a path which gently grounded me in my body, in my breath and in the present moment. It helped me return home to myself, free of obstacles, hinderances, and misperceptions. Moreover, this anchoring practice guided me to face life’s circumstances with an expanded perspective, curious mind and patiently loving heart.
This is when I resolved to evolve. Upon beginning my relationship with yoga, I developed a personal resolve so I could evolve from limitation of body/mind/emotion to greater potential and possibility in all areas of life.
Enjoying a 35 year career in Health, Wellness and Yoga, I bring authentic life experiences to my classes, as well as extensive knowledge and practice of Iyengar-influenced, Therapeutic-oriented and Vinyasa flow yoga teachings. As an athlete, I had learn improved recovery and injury management for my body. This in turn guides me in helping others on the therapeutic path. My understanding of yoga philosophy stems from over 35 years of study in Classical and Tantra Yoga. I am known to be a Teacher’s Teacher as I have trained other teachers for over 12 years. Instruction credentials include Yoga Alliance E-RYT 500, YACEP, Yoga Therapist IAYT, Roll Model Method, Yoga Teacher Trainer/Mentor and more.
You will have a holistic yoga experience with me that will leave you feeling balanced, focused and healthfully, hopefully inspired, both on and off the mat. There is a unique depth to my daily teachings and, as a result, you will be held in a space to awaken your divine spark and navigate a transformational journey. I help you learn and embody techniques, strategies, and practices to nurture the fulfillment of health, creative and spiritual aspirations and to make this life well-lived and lived with love!
Let’s nurture that divine spark together.
❀ RESOLVE TO EVOLVE ❀
What sets me apart?
I see your potential and offer an evolution of experience for your body, mind, and spirit in a nurturing environment. Yoga is not just a practice, it’s also a science and an art!
My technical background encompasses over 25 years of intensive study and deep understanding in Yoga Asana, Anatomy, Yoga Therapeutics, Functional Body Movement, Neuromuscular Re-Patterning, Psychology, Philosophy and more. Classes build on intelligent sequencing, with precise anatomical alignment, as well as therapeutic modifications to ensure a safe and effective practice. The cadence of my instruction blends longer holds, core focus, and meditative slow vinyasa flow, continually linking breath with movement. Verbal adjustments help you understand your own body and offer a true experience of the pose.
I am a Teacher’s Teacher and have been training other teachers for over 14 years. Athletes of all kinds come to me for optimal health and recovery to endure their sport. And I collaborate with medical professionals to help in injury prevention and management.
My goal is to honor where you are presently at while also paving the path to transformative and healing experiences. The artistry in my instruction has a unique quality with emphasis on theme-related storytelling for inspiration and living a happy life off our mats. Classes are multi-layered to facilitate a deep inward experience through mindfulness and positive psychology. I teach about yoga philosophy that embeds the deeper traditions important to the practice of Yoga. Above all, I teach from my heart with love, kindness and compassion.
❀ Logo inspiration: Every day I watch in awe as the hummingbirds flutter about at my balcony hummingbird feeder. These winged-souls are small and delicate. They are healers and teachers of lightness, joyfulness, precision and intention. They have great ability to adapt and fly in all directions. Their iridescent presence as master teachers is a reminder to be light and adaptable, perching joyfully in order to drink the sacred nectar that sustains the divine spark. ❀
What People Are Saying
“Michele’s classes are upbeat, fun, inclusive, and transformative. I am so grateful for her exceptional ability to teach the nuance of the poses while shining a light on all that is positive and life-affirming.”
“Michele is a gifted teacher of yoga history and folklore combined with a spiritual touch and mystical musings about astrology, moon cycles, nature, and more.”