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My goal is for each of my students to feel supported and empowered in their own personal journey. I am not here to fix anyone - we are all always growing together.
After 5 amazing years of yoga in Riverside Park, our final class will be Saturday, June 21st, at 1:00pm. When I began these classes in the park, we were masked, 6’ apart, and had no idea what the next day would bring. These classes gave me a sense of purpose and I am so grateful for all of the people I’ve met along the way!
If you asked high school Michelle if she would become passionate about fitness, she'd laugh and offer a resounding "absolutely not".
I hated gym class. I did everything I could to get out of it.
It wasn't until I began practicing yoga that I began to love anything physical. I needed the group for inspiration and accountability, and loved the freedom of my own mat. Several years after I began practicing yoga regularly, a colleague was talking about how much she loved spin class and I decided to give that a try. I had the same experience on the bike.
I find so much joy being in a group while simultaneously having the freedom to go at my own pace, either on my mat or on my bike. I encourage my students to challenge themselves and to take care of themselves in the same way.
In 2016, I completed my 200-hour yoga teacher training. I immediately began teaching at the Athleta Flatiron studio. A year later, I was hired at Crunch (where my fitness journey began!). I was able to obtain my Schwinn certification at Crunch and have been teaching spin as well since 2018.
I am proud to be a trauma-informed yoga teacher as of June 2022.
Check out my thoughts on Body Neutrality
“I’ve been going to Michelle’s class in Riverside Park for almost 2 years now and I’m a huge fan. The setting is wonderful and Michelle is a great teacher - knowledgeable, kind, welcoming, and funny. She makes us all feel like part of a community.”
Amy
“Michelle is simply the best, most caring yoga teacher. During class she tunes into what everyone needs, makes adjustment and is very focused on each individual in her warmhearted guiding way. And after years of practicing yoga I was lost when the pandemic hit. I met Michelle when she resumed outdoor classes and never left. Her classes keep me sane.”
Juliane
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