Michelle Bouvier Email and Phone Number

I've always seemed to defy categorization, on my mission to amplify how we can use embodiment as our superpower for regulation, restoration and optimal performance. Whether it's working with mental focus, emotional balance, or peak physical performance, I can support you through personalized practices and tools right at your fingertips (literally). I work with all walks of life to:-transform stress into energy-support sleep and optimal biorhythms-enhance mental clarity &… Show more I've always seemed to defy categorization, on my mission to amplify how we can use embodiment as our superpower for regulation, restoration and optimal performance. Whether it's working with mental focus, emotional balance, or peak physical performance, I can support you through personalized practices and tools right at your fingertips (literally). I work with all walks of life to:-transform stress into energy-support sleep and optimal biorhythms-enhance mental clarity & optimize mindset -reeducate movement after injury -refine movement in any activity for injury prevention and optimal performance Show less

I aim to serve each client based on their unique lifestyle, physiology, experience and desires for healing, refinement, and freedom. Private sessions can include:yoga asanahands-on assiststherapeutic use of props, breath, pulsationcreative movementtherapeutic flying (AcroYoga supported inversions + massage)focused bodywork: Thai Yoga Massageguided meditationSpecialties:functional biomechanicstherapeutic applications of asana and healing… Show more I aim to serve each client based on their unique lifestyle, physiology, experience and desires for healing, refinement, and freedom. Private sessions can include:yoga asanahands-on assiststherapeutic use of props, breath, pulsationcreative movementtherapeutic flying (AcroYoga supported inversions + massage)focused bodywork: Thai Yoga Massageguided meditationSpecialties:functional biomechanicstherapeutic applications of asana and healing movementindividualized prescription for daily practicerestoring range of motionhealing injury patternsI have worked one-on-one with:busy executivesprofessional athletesprofessional dancersphysicians, nursespre- & post- natal mothersabsolute beginner yoga studentsstudents healing emotional traumastudents healing physical traumacancer survivors & thriversfibromyalgia patientsadvanced practitioners seeking the next level of refinementI thrive on finding creative solutions to whatever issues are presented to me. There is always a way to support the free-flow of the life force! Show less

I have taught at the following special events:(partial list)Workshops:Everywhere, too many to list! Trainings:Balanced Action Yoga Teacher Training (2013, 2014)Embody Retreat, Costa Rica (2014)Yoga Tree Teacher Training, San FranciscoFestivals:Wanderlust Festival (2010, 2013, 2014)Vibhasana Yoga Festival (2011, 2012)Sacred Circularities, Bali (2013, 2014)Sacred Circularities, Sedona (2014)Hoop Convergence (2009-2011… Show more I have taught at the following special events:(partial list)Workshops:Everywhere, too many to list! Trainings:Balanced Action Yoga Teacher Training (2013, 2014)Embody Retreat, Costa Rica (2014)Yoga Tree Teacher Training, San FranciscoFestivals:Wanderlust Festival (2010, 2013, 2014)Vibhasana Yoga Festival (2011, 2012)Sacred Circularities, Bali (2013, 2014)Sacred Circularities, Sedona (2014)Hoop Convergence (2009-2011, 2014)Hoop Camp Retreat (2009-2014)High Sierra Music Festival (2008-2011)Lightning in a Bottle Festival (2010, 2011, 2013)Envision Festival, Costa Rica (2014)Guitar Fish Festival (2014) Show less

I teach creative Prana Flow Vinyasa, traditional Ashtanga Vinyasa, Gentle and Beginner Yoga, meditation and pranayama (breathing practices) in group classes. One-on-one sessions focus on individual needs, and may include cultivating greater physical freedom, decreasing stress and its effects, increasing athletic performance, or creating a daily routine to support the client's unique lifestyle.Specialties:functional biomechanicstherapeutic applications of asana and healing… Show more I teach creative Prana Flow Vinyasa, traditional Ashtanga Vinyasa, Gentle and Beginner Yoga, meditation and pranayama (breathing practices) in group classes. One-on-one sessions focus on individual needs, and may include cultivating greater physical freedom, decreasing stress and its effects, increasing athletic performance, or creating a daily routine to support the client's unique lifestyle.Specialties:functional biomechanicstherapeutic applications of asana and healing movementindividualized prescription for daily practicerestoring range of motionhealing injury patterns Show less

Created curriculum and facilitated numerous AcroYoga Workshops, with a specialty in the Therapeutic applications for healthy biomechanics as well as play.Helped co-create one of the strongest local AcroYoga communities in San Diego, CA, as one of the first two teachers who spread the practice through much of Southern California.

Classes, Workshops, Retreats, Conferences, FestivalsHoopdance improves coordination, cardiovascular conditioning, and flexibility, tones the body, quiets the mind, deepens awareness, and creates a sense of joy and playfulness we all yearn for.My teaching focuses on healthy body mechanics, alignment, present-moment awareness/meditation, philosophy, energetic healing potential for the mind and heart, and rhythmic entrainment of the dance.

Provided classes, workshops, jams, performances, and parties for all ages.Initiated the Hoopdance community in San Diego, CA. Held the longest-running (at the time!) weekend class + jam at Swami's beach park 2006-2011.

Core faculty. Taught all levels of classes, 3-10/week.