As a new mother I wanted to feel fit and healthy. That was when I decided to practice yoga under Michele.  Michele gave me the confidence to try new poses that I was not able to do in the past. With each session I feel stronger mentally and physically.
Yoga is now my “me time” as a new and working mother to restore and to reconnect with my mind and body. I am so thankful with every session that I have with Michele.

Namaste
Jeannie

I Love Yoga, but I am NOT your average Yogi.

I found my way to Yoga by different means than most, but finding my passion in my practice was the most important thing to me. I was able to find that passion through the teachers I have been lucky enough to study with, people whose real Love of Yoga led me to find myself and my own Love of my practice. Michelle is one of those teachers.

Her Love of Yoga is evident in the moment you come into her class. She leaves you with no doubt that the experience of her class will be unique, from the energy she exudes, to the beauty of her practice, to her down to earth approach in putting her touch to each pose she teaches.

When I started studying with Michelle, I was able to make huge strides in poses and positions that had me stuck before. I was able to move forward in my practice, but also to see the value of Yoga in my everyday life, as a way to deal with the stresses of my life style, and as a door to go through on my way to being a more complete Husband, Father, and Human Being. I know much of my peace with my practice comes from studying with people like Michelle, and I am eternally grateful.

John

Michele,
I feel really great after our practice yesterday. I so enjoy working with you. You have so much to offer. Each practice session allows me to enjoy the seeds that yoga has to offer. I feel that I'm on a life long journey, that which I never realized would have such an effect on me. The pearls of your wisdom are priceless. Thank you so much for your enthusiasm and insight. Your intentions make every practice so valuable.

Namaste,
Annelise

Michele,
Thank you for a wonderful session on Friday! I feel better than I have in weeks! You always have the magic that cures!! The time that we spend at the beginning of our sessions to catch up and sort out "real life" issues are as much a part of the "healing" of the practice as the poses themselves. Thank you for those moments.

Margaret

"I started my yoga practice with Michele about 7 years ago and intended merely switch to my exercise regimen from running to full body strengthening and flexibility. Much to my delight, I received a lot more! To Michele, Yoga is a gift she shares enthusiastically shares with anyone who walks into her class.

She has great depth and breadth as a yoga instructor and she is blessed with the talent and grace to teach it well. As a student of varied practices and philosophies, she seamlessly weaves them all into her own style.

Her classes are an upbeat, organic flow of physical effort… explaining and demonstrating… thoughtful of how each pose evolves and passes into the next, she is always mindful of individual capabilities. She has great knowledge of the musculoskeletal system and encourages me to explore my edge, and embraces my limitations.

In addition to the physical practice, Michele shares her spiritual readings and personal interpretations that enhance my yogic knowledge and experience. I always emerge from Michele’s classes with a feeling of completeness."

Lynda Siev Leslie

"Michelle's class was the first class I took in the New Year and it embodied all my new resolutions. I came to the class with a back injury and came out of the class rejuvenated on every level: philosophical, mental, spiritual and physical.

As Michelle introduced the concept of the four puruṣārthas (which represent the holistic approach to the satisfaction of man's spiritual, physical and emotional needs) and focused on Dharma and Svadaya I slowly started analyzing the concepts through my body's response to the different Asanas - self examining myself throughout the class. My awareness to each pose in this context became so intense that I felt my practice shifted to another level. Each Asana became its own entity and the back pain, although still present became a distant echo.

As Michelle continues to introduce the other purusarthas I look forward to experiencing my practice with a whole new awareness. The classes are truly a gift that I cherish with increasing appreciation every week. Michelle - you are a blessing in my life. Thank you!"

Danielle

"Michele is a wonderful yoga instructor. I have been her student for years. She has been amazing in guiding me in my yoga practice throughout my pregnancy, showing me movements and positions which are both safe and beneficial for my pregnancy. Michele is a very gifted, supportive and caring yoga instructor. I feel fortunate to have Michele as my teacher."

Joy

Dear Michelle,

Thank you so much for a wonderful class this morning. I have not been to one of your classes in over a year, so it was wonderful to see you and spend time together practicing. I don't usually practice in the morning, so I was very excited that this morning all my children were in school and I could make it to Ramsey by 9:15.
 
I am really tight in the morning, but your talk in the beginning of class was inspiring, loving, supportive, and full of wisdom. Opening my mind and my heart put me in the right place to open my body and stretch into the day. I enjoyed thinking about this great opportunity we have to "constantly reinvent ourselves".  I have been reinventing myself my whole life, but sometimes I wonder why I can't just be satisfied, content, or "done" figuring myself out. I have compared myself with the generations of women before me who were mothers and wives and never seemed to want anything more from life. The comments of the class and your insight really helped to change my whole outlook. I am so grateful.
 
The asana practice was fun and serious and deep and light and just what I needed. I hope to see you soon! Congratulations on your move!
 
Namaste,
 
Erica

I have been a yoga student of Michele Sapanaro for the past 5 years! Michele is amazing to her students in the beautiful energy and warmth she shares in each class she teaches. Michele helps you to find the confidence in yourself by gently encouraging you to listen to your body, and be kind to yourself. Michele has incredible insight into her students, and perceives the energy of each student individually with what they need. Her classes are challenging, always with the reminder to listen to your body. I absolutely love Michele, and hug her before or after each class!

Michele has taught me to bring yoga into my daily life. Meditate quietly a few minutes each day, and accept all who you are, and have become. I am so grateful to have been a student of Michele's these last 5 years..

Namaste,

Susan Isgro Sheehan