Yoga
About
Michele de la Menardiere is a certified yoga teacher (RYT/500hr) based in San Francisco, California. She teaches hatha classes that rejuvenate the body, calm the mind, and engage the spirit. Through breathing, movement, and mindfulness, she helps students tap into their authentic nature, discovering physical, emotional, and mental well-being.
Michele has been practicing yoga for over 20+ years. She completed her first yoga teacher training in 2004 and continued to study with many well-known teachers including Ana Forest, Dina Amsterdam, Beryl Bender Birch, and Jill Abelson. She is also a vipasana meditation practitioner.
Michele believes strongly in the healing powers of yoga and cultivates a non-judgemental atmosphere of curiosity, joy, and loving-kindness in her classes. With advanced understanding of anatomy, alignment, and the energy body, Michele makes sure her classes are challenging, fun, and safe for all.
Training
2014: 50 hr Science of Yoga and Dharma training with Katchie Ananda, SF, CA
2012-14: 500 hr yoga teacher training, Yoga Tree, SF, CA
(Studied with Jill Abelson, Sean Haleen, Lauren Slater)
2012: 100 hr Inner Yoga teacher training, Dina Amsterdam, SF, CA
2012: 75 hr yoga therapy training, Purusha Yoga, SF, CA
2005: 200 hr teacher training, Tranquil Space Yoga, Washington, DC
2004: 40 hr Sivananda yoga training, Sivananda Yoga, Washington, DC
Testimonials
Michele is a patient and skilled instructor who brings out the best in each of her students. She is adept at structuring her classes so that they are both challenging and fulfilling for everyone, regardless of the experience level. She recognizes and taps into individual strengths and carefully coaxes the class to push collectively to the next level. Her attitude is uniformly positive, inspiring one and all.
–Ann Merchant Communications Director, Washington, DC
Having a yoga class with Michele is always a treat. As stressed as I might be before class, I leave feeling serene and relaxed. Michele, Thank you!
–Sally Stanfield Editor, Washington, DC
I always look forward to Michele’s classes. Her clear instruction allows all levels of students to take part and the yoga practice is so enjoyable...you leave behind the tensions of the day.
–Leslie Griffin Intl Government Affairs, Washington, DC
I always thought that I was a hopeless case with yoga, but Michele made me feel like I really could do it —always encouraging and motivating.
–Alison Hills, London, England