AWARDED CLASS PASS TOP INSTRUCTOR IN TAMPA BAY
AWARDED BEST OF TAMPA TOP SPORTS INSTRUCTOR
ABOUT:
Michelle has experience working with diverse populations around the world. Her travels have brought her to Ghana, Morocco, India, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Dubai, Egypt, Jordan and many more far off places. After discovering her love for yoga, she decided that she wanted to share the peace she found with as many people as possible, starting in her own community.
She is now a certified yoga instructor leading studio classes, workshops, high end events and retreats around the globe. After many years of teaching, this Global Goddess has intertwined her love for yoga and travel by creating luxury retreats that provide her guests the opportunity to experience new cultures while enjoying life’s luxuries. Her upscale travel company, VIVE, hosts International Group Trips and offers Travel Planning Services for private groups & individuals. She now runs the licensed Tour Company with her husband full time.
A trip to West Africa at the age of 14 is what instilled her love for travel and learning from other cultures. Her goal is to bring travelers to exotic locations they wouldn't normally travel to on their own - opening the door to new perspectives on life. Making sure they feel well taken care of along the way.
Her passion is creating high vibe, life changing experiences for others.
She runs a Facebook Group for women called the Goddess Network which a free community for women to connect and encourage each other to chase after their biggest dreams.
TEACHING STYLE:
Although she is a Hot Yoga enthusiast, Michelle enjoys exploring all styles of yoga. She incorporates many of the 26 postures from the traditional Hot Practice into her flows. She believes a good teacher doesn’t just instruct but provides a space for students to create their own expression of the practice.
She also enjoys leading Restore Classes + Classes infused with Kundalini , Tai Chi and Qigong with techniques she has learned from her around the world travels.
Michelle’s teaching style is energetic, fun , accepting and full of reminders to love yourself above all else. Fun playlists keep the mood light and happy.
Michelle holds an E-RYT500 certification with Yoga Alliance and is a CEU Provider. She has been teaching yoga since 2010.