Hi, I am Michele. In my life I have been many things. Today I am a massage therapist, a student and teacher of yoga.
I have been practicing massage therapy for 30 years. My technique has evolved over time, morphing into the intuitive, Swedish/Deep work that I practice today. I like to establish a connection with your body and be guided by the flow of conversation between us rather than just digging into a tight spot.
I first found myself on a yoga mat in 1994 while searching for a non-pharmaceutical method to deal with my symptoms of PTSD. In my 30 plus years of practice, I have discovered yoga to be an endless and forgiving teacher on how to show up in life with strength and softness simultaneously.
I completed my 200 E-RYT under the guidance of Farzaneh Noori and Hanna House Gilan at Yoga House Pasadena. I continued to study with Lea Kraemer of Prana Mandir Yoga, completing 240 in Agni: Kundalini Yoga Intensive for Yoga as Therapy. In May 2023, I received my certificate in Yin Yoga with Melissa Christensen. I continue to study and learn so that I can bring freshness and share new perspectives in my classes.
Mission Statement
Yoga Matka is an inclusive, loving community where people feel safe and inspired to deepen their self-awareness through consistent yoga practice using their breath as a healing tool. We offer a variety of healing techniques for exploration to grow in mind body connection. We believe that by deepening our connection to ourselves we connect more fully to nature, creating positive energy to affect good in the world around us.