About Michelle

Certifications & Experience

• Classical Hatha Yoga Certification (200-HR Hatha Yoga Institute, Colorado, 2004)
• Yoga Therapy & Ayurveda (300 HR, Sarasvati Buhrman, Rocky Mountain Institute of Yoga & Ayurveda, Colorado, 2008).
• Studio Owner, Harmony Yoga studio in Denver, CO (2006-2015)
• Reiki Level I, II & Master Teacher Essence Reiki Trainings, Colorado (2015-2018)
• Meditation courses 10+ years Lauren Skye of Inner Connection Institute
• 200-HR Yoga Teacher Training, Asana Instructor, Rocky Mountain Institute of Yoga & Ayurveda, Colorado (2009 & 2010)
• Co-Created & Taught 200-HR Yoga Teacher Training Harmony Yoga, Denver, CO (2012, 2013, 2014)
• Restorative Yoga Module, Axis Yoga, Denver (2015)
• Corporate Yoga Classes, Chipotle HQ, Denver, CO (2016-2017)
• Yoga Instructor, Zen Yoga, San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua (2018)
• 200-HR Yoga Teacher Training, Asana Instructor, Kosha Yoga, Littleton (2019)
• Yoga Instructor, Soul Tree Yoga, Lafayette, CO (2019-2020)
• Yoga Instructor, Damselfly Yoga, Arvada, CO (2018-2019)
• Certified Holistic Health & Wellness Coach (Holistic Mastery Program 2022)
• Certified Spiritual Life Coach (Transformation Academy, 2022)

Michelle’s main teacher is the recently deceased silent monk Sri Baba Hari Dass of the Mount Madonna Center in Santa Cruz, California.  His practice is based in Ashtanga Yoga of Pantanjali, The 8-Limbed Path of Yoga, that “includes guidelines for a virtuous life, spiritual practices for calming the mind, and the yogic postures associated with Ashtanga Yoga in the West.” (Everyday Peace, Letters for Life intro.) He gave Michelle her spiritual name “Parmita” – Limitless.

“Work honestly, meditate every day, meet people without fear, and play.” -Babaji

Michelle has done extensive work in the Healing Arts & continue to evolve as a healer.  She has developed Yoga Teacher Trainings, lead international retreats, workshops, and yoga classes.

Teaching Highlights
Yoga Rocks the Park, Denver, CO 2010, 2011, Live Music by Gary Fishman, & 2012 Live Music by Shantala
ARISE Music Festival, Loveland, CO 2013 Live Music by Chuck White
Yoga with Live Music by Girish, Denver, CO 2014
Sonic Bloom Festival, Hummingbird Ranch, CO 2017
Live Music Yoga with members of Big Something, Fox Theatre, Boulder, CO 2019
Panic en la Playa, Live music yoga with members of Big Something, Riviera Maya, Mexico, 2020
The Big What? festival What Fam Yoga Virginia, 2022

Past Retreat Locations
Black Forest, Colorado
Mandala Center, New Mexico
Mount Princeton Hot Springs, Colorado
Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica
San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua
Joyful Journey Hot Springs, Colorado

Whether in a private session, studio, or on a yoga retreat, her passion is offering classes that align you with your natural state of peace, ease & grace.