2026: Cultivating Wabi Sabi

Welcome to the year of the horse, and I have a horse. I’ve asked him about the deeper meaning of this year, and he responded with a request for more carrots. Ralph was lame when I bought him. His conformation is not great - a crooked leg and a club foot which led to long toe and navicular. The outlook for a lame horse with poor conformation is not great. However, we have worked diligently and he is now mostly sound. We can ride Dressage and on the trails and are having a grand old time.

Wabi Sabi is the Japenese art of appreciating the beauty in imperfect things. While Ralph has limitations, he has the sweetest temperament. His “try” is high because he has so much to overcome. He is not unlike many of us who are not perfect, but we soldier on. I am inspired by my horse, and by the concept of Wabi Sabi, and so it is this year’s theme.

I can’t believe it’s been three years since becoming certified in Functional Range Conditioning and mobility. The Kinstretch model is excellent and serves everyone. I am so happy with the mobility path. While flexibility gives us range, mobility gives us strength, particularly around the joints. Find me at The Lion’s Den in Greenwood Village.

Studio Classes and Schedule

Weekly

• Tuesday, 4:30 p.m. Gentle Yoga and Pilates, One Yoga Denver

• Tuesday, 6:00 p.m. Mobility at The Lion’s Den

• Wednesday, 12:00 p.m. Align 2-3, Yoga at One Yoga Denver

• Saturday, 9:00 a.m. Mobility at The Lion’s Den

Classes are in-person and live-streamed at One Yoga Denver, now in the Lion’s Den gym in the Denver Tech Center.

The Practice

The Practice is a 2-hour, full-spectrum Asana Intensive and Mobility practice where we do all the things. It happens sporadically at One Yoga Denver.

One Yoga Denver or www.OneYogaDenver.com to sign up on MBO.

Music

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Yoga Teacher Training

Michelle offers workshops and teacher trainings in Yoga, Mobility, Yoga Themes, Alignment, Philosophy, History of Yoga, and Aging Fearlessly. Michelle is an E-RYT 500 and YACEP teacher with Yoga Alliance.

300 Hour Yoga Teacher Training

One Yoga Denver 300 YTT in Hatha yoga

I am pleased to lead the 300 level yoga teacher training for One Yoga. This training is certified by Yoga Alliance, and will focus on alignment and flow, with a special emphasis on yoga texts, philosophy and practice. We study the Bhagavad Gita, the Pradipika, the Sutras and modern-day texts on yoga. We’ll practice our pants off, and immerse ourselves in all things yoga. My intention is that every participant develops a deep and personal relationship with the self that transforms their practice, and their life.

Inquire at One Yoga Denver if you are interested.

Past & Present Workshops