Hi,
My yoga practice began in 2004 in Kuwait after the birth of my oldest son. I was looking for a way to regain strength while cultivating balance in my life. I studied Ashtanga Yoga both privately with my teacher and independently for a decade before taking my practice to the next level.
By that time, my family had grown to five, and we had returned from life in the Middle East to settle back home in Austin, Texas. I studied privately with Shanti Kelley for two years, completing my 500-hour advanced training in Alignment-Based Vinyasa Yoga. I’ve since deepened my practice through advanced studies in Yoga Therapy, Ayurveda, Spiritual Coaching, Metaphysics, and Tantra Yoga. I’ve worked as a Yoga Therapist in behavioral health, eating recovery, and cardiac rehab, and I currently serve private clients and clinical care teams. My most influential teachers include Richard Miller, Nischala Joy Devi, Leslie Kaminoff, and Monique Lonner.
I teach public, corporate, and private classes in Austin, Texas, as my schedule allows, and I host workshops and retreats. In spring 2020, I opened my first yoga studio on the campus of ACC Highland. This 2,400-square-foot facility offers donation-based vinyasa classes, specialty classes, yoga therapy, and teacher training. In 2023, I expanded to open a second studio on South Congress in Austin, furthering our mission to make yoga accessible to everyone. Both studios embody my vision of fostering inclusive and transformative yoga experiences for all.
I’m grateful for this unfolding journey and all that has brought me here. I look forward to connecting with you soon!
Sincerely,
Michelle, Founder of My Vinyasa Practice
Michelle Young is a C-IAYT Yoga Therapist, E-RYT 500, and holds an M.Ed in Curriculum Development. She has been teaching in one capacity or another for almost 20 years, and she is passionate about creating authentic, accessible content that is both high quality and affordable. Absurdly high-quality yoga teacher training does not have to be expensive. Michelle developed the first online yoga school to offer unparalleled content at reasonable prices. She continues to produce online content to include CEUs, meditation training, and business development courses.
Read more from her on Stepping Into The Light.