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Michelle's love for intense physical & mental discipline originated over 32 years ago in the Martial Art of Tang Soo Do, Soo Bahk Do Moo Duk Kwan, where her daily practice embraced mindfulness though intense mental focus & balance. She began teaching power yoga over 25 years ago, and incorporate the philosophy of martial arts into her practice, such as the importance using the breath for power, focus & balance. Michelle has blended vinyasa & hatha into a branded style of yoga she calls Power Flow & Balance, with much focus on alignment and emphasis on complete mind & body presence, while stressing the importance of awareness of one’s own physical limitations.  

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After teaching pretty much all aspects of group fitness for over 3 decades, including martial arts, She has chosen to dedicate her teachings to her Bootie Camp Fitness® brand (which includes power yoga, barre, strength & boxing), inspiring others to not only incorporate yoga & strength into their daily life, but  "inspiring them to inspire others", through her 200 hour power yoga teacher training and Bootie Camp Fitness® instructor certifications.

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She has also worked exclusively in the mental health field coaching both young adults and adolescents in the power of the breath. She shares this method of breathwork in her upcoming book  "Fully Breathing".

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As a 61-year-old mom of 3 and grandma of 5, She enjoys outdoor activities, including hiking, backpacking, kayaking, paddle boarding, recreational target shooting, working out at the gym, beach walks, and hosting charity events.  She is also very passionate about creating Abstract Art.