Training Statement 

My name is Michele McCormick and I am a certified yoga instructor through Yoga Alliance (RYT-200). I have been practicing yoga regularly since 2000 and was certified to teach yoga in 2007. Many people think that yoga is just stretching. But yoga is really about creating balance in the body through developing both strength and flexibility. This is done through the performance of poses. The poses can be done quickly in succession, creating heat in the body (vinyasa-style yoga) or more slowly to increase stamina and perfect the alignment of the pose. I use both styles in my classes.

Anyone can start a yoga practice, even if you don't feel like you are very flexible or strong. These things will develop over time, and you will quickly notice improvements with consistent practice! Another great thing about yoga is that it is entirely noncompetitive. One of the most difficult, but ultimately best things about yoga is letting go of the ego and accepting that no one is better than anyone else. Everyone is just doing their best on any given day.

Benefits of yoga include increasing flexibility in your hamstrings, back, shoulders, and hips; gaining strength and muscle tone; preventing back pain; learning to breathe properly, increasing mental calmness, reducing stress, and improving posture and body awareness. I hope to see you in class soon!