Michele was first introduced to yoga by her mother when she was a young child. As an adult, Michele began a formal yoga practice when seeking a means to release stress and take better care of herself.
With a background in public health, Michele has worked in health education for over ten years and has taught a variety of topics including sexual health, nutrition, and trauma-informed care. With time, it became evident to Michele that she longed to merge her passions of health education and yoga.
In 2016, Michele began teaching children’s yoga after completing a children’s yoga certification with Global Family Yoga. Michele’s work with children focuses on sharing pranayama, asana, and meditation with middle school children who experience anxiety, depression, and ADD-ADHD.
In 2017, Michele’s personal and professional yoga journey evolved when she enrolled in a 200-hour yoga teacher training at Prairie Yoga in Lisle. She enjoys sharing the practice of yoga with diverse audiences and has taught for The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) and Heartland Alliance.
Michele strives to meet her students where they are while challenging them to step outside of their comfort zones. This includes offering modifications for all levels of students, sharing yoga philosophies, and inviting students to bring the work they do on their mat into their daily lives.
