
Michelle Stanger is a 200-RYT yoga instructor with years of teaching experience. She specializes in Power Vinyasa, Buti Yoga and handstands and is best known as a teacher for her fun, light-hearted attitude and classes that are as challenging as they are welcoming.
All posts by Michelle Stanger
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Michelle Stanger | February 16, 2023
Practice These 4 Yoga Poses For Natural PMS Relief
Women don’t need to suffer from the cramps, bloating, mood swings, and cravings that come with PMS. Find natural PMS relief with these 4 yoga poses.
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Michelle Stanger | November 12, 2020
Flip Your Grip and Master King Pigeon Pose With These 8 Prep Poses
Not sure how to flip your grip in King Pigeon pose? Practice these 8 yoga poses to safely prepare your body for the full expression of King Pigeon.
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Michelle Stanger | October 12, 2020
6 Yoga Poses You Can Do During Menstruation for a Healthier, Happier Period
6 yoga poses you can do during menstruation if you want to experience a happier period. Enjoy a healthier period naturally with yoga!
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Michelle Stanger | January 29, 2020
Do Yoga With Your Toddler! Here Are 10 Yoga Exercises You Can Practice Together
Looking for indoor activities for your kids? Do yoga with your toddler! Here are 10 yoga exercises you can do with your toddler that you'll both enjoy.
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Michelle Stanger | January 19, 2020
Diastasis Recti Recovery: 10 Yoga Poses + Tips to Help New Moms Heal
Diastasis recti occurs when your abdominal wall begins to separate during pregnancy. Try these yoga poses to aid in diastasis recti recovery.
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Michelle Stanger | September 10, 2018
This Yoga Teacher is Sick of the Yoga Community’s Bullsh*t
As yoga spreads throughout the world, so does the yoga community. And it's rapidly changing. Find out why this one yoga teacher is sick of its bullshit.
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Michelle Stanger | May 26, 2018
Have Trouble Sleeping? Practice These 4 Yoga Poses For Insomnia
Insomnia keeps many adults awake at night and can wreak havoc on your mind and body. Here are 4 yoga poses for insomnia you can try tonight.
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Michelle Stanger | May 9, 2018
If You Have Chronic Inflammation, Practice These 5 Naturally Anti-Inflammatory Yoga Poses
Chronic inflammation can cause permanent damage to the body if left untreated. Practice these 5 naturally anti-inflammatory yoga poses to relieve pain.
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Michelle Stanger | May 1, 2018
These 5 Yoga Poses Will Help Relieve Your Headaches Naturally
Headaches can stop you from accomplishing simple daily tasks. Try these 5 yoga poses for natural headache relief next time your head is pounding.
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Michelle Stanger | April 26, 2018
Practice These 5 Yoga Poses to Relieve Allergies and Sinus Pressure
Do you have itchy eyes, runny nose, sinus pain, or other allergy symptoms? This Spring, try these 5 yoga poses to relieve your allergies and sinus pressure.
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Michelle Stanger | December 18, 2017
Everything You Need to Know About AcroYoga + 5 Beginner AcroYoga Poses
Have you seen AcroYoga photos or tried it with your friends? Here’s everything you need to know about AcroYoga, plus 5 Acro poses to get you started.
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Michelle Stanger | October 17, 2017
Tips and Drills to Help You Safely Fall Out of a Handstand (Video Tutorial)
Handstand is a popular yoga pose but many people fear of falling. Learn how to safely fall out of a Handstand and gain confidence to master this inversion.
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Michelle Stanger | September 7, 2017
Best Online Resources for Yoga Teachers – Your Complete Guide
A yoga teacher needs to do more than teach yoga for a successful career. Here are the top online resources yoga teachers need to know.
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Michelle Stanger | July 22, 2017
Diastasis Recti – How to Avoid Ab Separation and How to Heal (Moms)
Diastasis Recti is one common and unpleasant change in our bodies after pregnancy. Read this to learn what it is, how to avoid it, and how to heal.
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Michelle Stanger | July 15, 2017
Boost Your Metabolism with This Vinyasa Yoga Sequence
Practice this Vinyasa flow sequence with strengthening yoga poses to create the perfect formula for increasing heart rate and boosting metabolism overall.
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Michelle Stanger | May 20, 2017
Lower Back Pain? Try These Yoga Exercises to Strengthen Your Core & Find Relief
Lower back pain is a common ailment. Try these yoga exercises to strengthen your core and alleviate lower back pain.
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Michelle Stanger | May 2, 2017
What Would Happen If We All Did This Once A Day? (Video)
The crew at Kindness.org created a beautiful video that has everyone asking, “What would happen if we all did this?”
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Michelle Stanger | April 15, 2017
Have You Seen One of the Most Hilarious Yoga Parodies Ever? (Funny Video)
Throughout this hilarious yoga video parody, we are fortunate enough to get a glimpse inside of Max’s mind during his yoga practice.
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Michelle Stanger | April 2, 2017
LUXYOGA Creator Ben Sears Shares How Yoga Transformed His Life (Video)
In the video, you see the hustle and noise of the outside world, and how Ben Sears uses his yoga practice to go within.
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Michelle Stanger | March 25, 2017
How One Man Lost 300 Pounds and Saved His Own Life Using Yoga (Video)
He decided he wanted to live. Jared battled his whole life with an obsession with food and soon...
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Michelle Stanger | March 25, 2017
When You Run Into That Inappropriate Guy In Yoga Class (Funny Video)
This video provides a funny yet unfortunately at times accurate depiction of the inappropriate guy in yoga class that takes it just a little too far . . .
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Michelle Stanger | March 13, 2017
The Eight Limb Path Explained in this Beautiful Yoga Video
Yoga has a different definition to everyone, but many yogis follow the Yamas and the Niyamas as part...
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Michelle Stanger | March 12, 2017
Boost Your Energy in 10-Minutes with These Ten Yoga Poses
Yoga is an awesome physical activity to get the blood flowing, break up stagnant energy, and allow your energy to flow freely so you can focus, feel more energized, and face whatever comes your way without having to reach for that third cup of coffee.
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Michelle Stanger | March 4, 2017
JP Sears Calls Out Boulder, CO and it is Hilarious (Video)
JP Sears doesn’t hold anything back in his video about Boulder, CO - the “Conscious Capital of the...
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Michelle Stanger | February 23, 2017
Incredible Ashtanga Yoga Flow in Mysore, India (Video)
Check out this video set in Mysore, India of Ashtangi Ty Landrum as he flawlessly flows through extremely advanced poses with grace and fluidity.
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Michelle Stanger | February 10, 2017
This Viral Video Will Restore Your Faith in Humanity
This powerful video demonstrates how much we actually have in common with complete strangers. Have you ever caught yourself labeling people and placing them in their appropriate “boxes”?
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Michelle Stanger | January 23, 2017
Beautiful Dance Interpretation To Hozier’s “Take Me To Church”
Our bodies are art and can tell a beautiful story. That is exactly what Sergei Polunin does with his passionate dance and powerful movement.
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Michelle Stanger | January 19, 2017
Badass Yogi Jessamyn Stanley Talks Yoga Body Stereotypes (Video)
Jessamyn Stanley is a yoga teacher that offers the message of acceptance and self-love to the yoga world.
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Michelle Stanger | January 7, 2017
Breathtaking Yoga Practice in Front of Italian Castle (Video)
The setting in the yoga video is near a castle in Italy with breathtaking views, but your attention will quickly turn toward Jayaprada Radhika flowing through her yoga practice.
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Michelle Stanger | December 27, 2016
10 Hilarious Pet Yoga Photobombs on Instagram
If your fur baby loves to be the star of the show during your yoga practice, you are not alone. Check out these hilarious Instagram yogis whose pets stole the show - and the photo:
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Michelle Stanger | December 27, 2016
This Yoga Video Is Absolute Art in Motion
A magical setting, a dedicated yogi and strength beyond belief. Daniel Rama shows amazing flexibility, control and graceful...
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Michelle Stanger | November 29, 2016
How Meditation Is Helping People Get Out of Prison (Video)
Meditation offers benefits for anyone who practices, including this prison population. Learn about the Prison Mindfulness Institute in this inspiring video.
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Michelle Stanger | November 29, 2016
The Importance of Opening Your Third Eye (Funny Video)
Are you tired of having to use your intelligence to get through life? Luckily, JP Sears is back...
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Michelle Stanger | November 17, 2016
Guys Try On Women’s Yoga Pants (Funny Video)
What happens when a group of guys who don’t practice yoga (yet), try on a pair of women’s...
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Michelle Stanger | November 11, 2016
Why Veterans Should Practice Yoga & Resources to Get Them Started
We are all aware of the sacrifices our veterans make every day, and the effects their jobs have...
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Michelle Stanger | October 24, 2016
Namasdrake, A Completely Drake-Themed Yoga Class Is A Real Thing
Just hold on, we are going OM. If you like Drake - aka one of the most popular...
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Michelle Stanger | October 5, 2016
What If We Replaced Detention With Meditation? This School Did and the Results Are Amazing
Schools are introducing mindfulness programs and replacing detention with meditation. Kids learn to connect with their emotions. Read on.
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Michelle Stanger | September 27, 2016
Quick Guide to Sanskrit: 15 Common Yoga Terms Translated
Sanskrit was used to write the ancient collections of hymns and texts known as the Vedas, which much of our yoga practice was derived from.
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Michelle Stanger | September 27, 2016
Abdominal Anatomy + Yoga Poses to Strengthen Your Full Core
Having full core awareness and a solid understanding of the core’s anatomy is a very important part of your yoga practice.
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Michelle Stanger | September 23, 2016
Common Mudras, Their Meaning, and How to Practice Them
You may have seen a picture of a yogi seated in meditation or in a yoga pose with...
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Michelle Stanger | September 8, 2016
15 Interesting Yoga Facts You May Not Know
Here are 15 interesting yoga facts you might not have heard about before. Yoga has an amazing history, and there is so much to learn about it!
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Michelle Stanger | August 31, 2016
5 Techniques to Get You Stronger in Your Handstand
Your handstand can be one of the best teachers you will ever have. The road to finding a...
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Michelle Stanger | August 9, 2016
A Beautiful AcroYoga Video – SHARK
Enjoy this AcroYoga video that includes dance and fluid motion to embody love, intimacy and connection between this partner yoga duo. We can't get enough!
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Michelle Stanger | August 3, 2016
Have You Heard of These 10 Trending Yoga Styles?
...there is plenty of opportunity to get creative and expressive with your practice, with emerging and evolving yoga disciplines to fit any personality and preference. Check out all the different yoga styles!
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Michelle Stanger | July 27, 2016
Thousands Gather to Meditate in Central Park (Video)
The Medi Club is an NYC-based meditation club that invites the community to gather once a month for meditation and discussion.
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Michelle Stanger | July 27, 2016
5 Inspirational Quotes to Apply to Your Yoga Practice
Be inspired. Whether it is from a quote, a person, a photo or your surroundings. Find inspiration and think of it not only for your life but perhaps your yoga practice as well.
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Michelle Stanger | July 20, 2016
5 Tips to Get Your Friends and Family to Try Yoga
So how can we help our friends and family decide to take their first yoga class, aside from telling them they get to take a nap at the end?
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Michelle Stanger | July 19, 2016
Sound Off™ Yoga: Have You Heard of It?
I have had the opportunity to practice and teach using Sound Off™ and I can honestly say it is a one-of-a-kind experience. My initial concern while practicing was the movement of the headphones during class. Great news! They didn’t move, and I even went upside-down a few times. The Sound Off headphones are adjustable and fit well over my ears.
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Michelle Stanger | July 17, 2016
Feeling Lost? Why You Should Walk Away from It All (Video)
We all have one, that inner voice telling us what our true self desires. Some of us have...
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Michelle Stanger | July 8, 2016
Yoga and Hula Hooping: Beauty in Motion (Video)
Our bodies are amazing - we are finding this every day in our yoga practice. We discover new...