Hi Reader

Quick January check-in...how's the month going for you so far?

I'm honestly asking because January can feel a little all over the place for me. Days feel slow yet this month seems to be flying by. And the darkness! Ugh, that's a tough one for me. Even though we're gaining light every single day, it's still after 7am before the sun starts to appear, and I'm finding myself turning on extra lamps and lighting more candles to combat the early evening darkness.

To help with all of that, this month I'm leaning into my practice quite heavily and have been really trying to get clear on what’s realistic for me right now and getting honest about how I want to share my practice(s) and, of course, teach.
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As you may have noticed, I'm not offering a weekly in-person class anymore. Instead, I've made the switch to live and online offerings through a platform called Skool instead.

Now, I know there can be a lot of resistance to practicing at home or online. And I want to be really clear: I’m not trying to replace in-person classes, studios, or the sense of community when being in a room together. There’s something really special about that, and I love it too.

But what I am trying to support is the space in between. The days when getting to class feels impossible (hello snow storms...). The evenings when driving across town feels like a chore. The moments when you’d still love to practice, but don’t want to change clothes, rush out the door, or commit to a full production.

Practicing at home can be a little like cooking versus going out for a meal. Going out is fun. You don’t have to prep or clean up. But having something simple at home makes it easier to stay nourished on a regular basis.

That’s what practicing with me online can be. Not better than in-person. Just supportive in a different way.

And that’s exactly what I’ll be talking about in next week’s Mat Chat session, a free 'MasterClass' where I'll share a bit about the how an at home practice can look, feel and be of benefit.

Mat Chat : Creating an At-Home Practice you'll actually come back to I’ll be sharing my thoughts on: What at-home practice can realistically look like and why consistency matters How practicing at home can actually make in-person classes feel better and more beneficial. Simple ways to remove the barriers that make practicing at home feel hard to start. We’ll have time for Q&A too, so it can really be a conversation. (All the details can be found under the Calendar Tab of the Community.) 🗓 January 28th, 2026 8 from 7:30–8:30pm Join in the Conversation

And for those of you craving an in-person experience this month, I am hosting one ☺️

Yin + Sound Session 🗓 January 30th, 2026 🕡 6:30–8:00pm This will be a deeply restful, in-person evening of long-held yin postures and soothing sounds of singing bowls and mantra repetition. I t's your chance to slow down, soften, and settle your nervous system as we close out the month, together. Register for Class

No matter how or where you’re practicing right now, I hope you know it all counts.

Consistency doesn’t have to look perfect for it to be meaningful. Practice is about meeting yourself where you are, and if that includes having me around, I'd be honoured.

Big hugs,

Michelle