profile

AUM@home

Dancing with the Tension of Life

Published over 1 year ago • 1 min read

Dancing with the Tension of Life

Hi Reader,

This week, I found myself reflecting on something we often overlook in our pursuit of wellness: the beauty of returning.

After a full weekend (and let’s be honest, a slightly chaotic start to the week), I noticed how easy it is to rush through even the practices that ground and nourish me. But instead of spiraling into self-judgment, I took a breath. I made space. I moved with more intention the next day. And it reminded me: Balance doesn’t come from perfection—it’s cultivated through presence, patience, and the courage to begin again.

This theme echoed beautifully in our Community Yoga class this week. We explored sthira, the Sanskrit word for steadiness, through the lens of Natarajasana—the dancer’s pose. A shape that asks us to root down, reach out, and stay soft even when things feel wobbly. The mythology of Nataraja, a form of Shiva, reminds us that there’s a rhythm to it all—and that within the chaos, there is also the potential for creation, transformation, and clarity.

If you missed class—or just want to sit with the teachings a little longer—I invite you to read this week’s blog post:

​Dancing with the Tension of Life​

🧘‍♀️ There’s still one more sthira-based Community Yoga practice this Tuesday at 6:30pm. Whether you’ve been practicing all month or are just jumping in, know that you’re welcome to show up just as you are. The invitation is always to meet yourself with care.

On another note, I’m also so very much looking forward to this weekend’s Women’s Wellness Retreat. A gathering of wise, wonderful women—each bringing their stories, their wisdom, and their willingness to reconnect with their inner rhythms. These weekends are a kind of magic all their own, and I’m deeply grateful for the collective energy we’ll be co-creating together.

Lastly, a gentle nudge:

If you’re not already following along on Instagram or Facebook, I’ve been posting more regularly there—sharing glimpses of my daily life, teachings, thoughts on Ayurveda, and little reminders to slow down. Social media gets a bad rap sometimes, but it can also be a space for connection and community when used intentionally. And if you know someone who might resonate with my approach to Yoga and living well, I’d be honoured if you shared my work with them.

📲 Follow on Instagram​
📘 Follow on Facebook​

Thank you for being here—reading, practicing, and walking this path alongside me. Your presence matters more than you know.

Namaste,
​Michelle

Sussex Street, Halifax, NS B3R1P3
​Unsubscribe · Preferences​

AUM@home

Michelle Robinson | Yoga and Ayurveda for real life.

At AUM@home, you will find practical tools and time-tested wisdom to support your health, energy, and sense of rhythm, even inside a full and complicated life. Through Yoga, Ayurveda, and seasonal self-care, I help women slow down, listen to what their bodies are actually saying, and build practices that are real enough to stick.Whether you are craving more calm, more clarity, or simply a way back to yourself, there is a path here for you. Not a perfect one. A real one, that meets you exactly where you are.Explore classes, courses, and seasonal offerings designed for women who are navigating work, family, change, and the quiet longing to feel more at home in their own lives.Start where you are. I will meet you there.

Read more from AUM@home

Earlier this week I sat at the kitchen table with my head in my hands, and ugly-cried over work stress. A few minutes into me losing my sh!t, my twelve-year-old walked into the kitchen, put his hand on my back and started to consciously take deep breaths. He didn't say a word. He just stood there, beside me, breathing. Eventually I followed along and took a few deep breaths too. And, as you might guess, I calmed down. I've been teaching mindfulness and movement since the '90s. And there I...

7 days ago • 1 min read

Hi Reader, If you've been flowing along lately, you'll know that I've been writing a weekly article on Substack where I share something about my practice and how it has anchored and supported me through life's ups and downs. And even though I had every intention of writing one this week, it didn't happen. Old Michelle would be stressing to the max, frantically trying to get a piece together and uploaded. I would have lost sleep over it and likely would have erupted under the pressure of...

14 days ago • 2 min read
The Inward Journey - a yoga immersion

Hi Reader If I’ve gleaned anything over the years of practicing Yoga, it’s that every time I get on my mat, I need something different. Some days, my body needs to move or build strength. Some days, I need to slow down, breathe, and settle my mind. And some days, I need to support an injury, low energy, stress, digestive discomfort, or whatever else life has 'happened' in my body, mind and heart. My practice changes because I change. And yours should, too. It's a bold statement, I know. But...

21 days ago • 2 min read