Meet Michèle

Michèle has been practicing Hatha yoga for nearly 17 years and is a 2002-03 Graduate of Georgian College Yoga Teacher Training.
She is also a Member of OYA/The Ontario Yoga Association www.ontarioyogaassociation.ca.

Michèle explores the areas of self-growth and body awareness. As Yoga regards the body as the vehicle of the soul and its journey towards perfection these vigorous physical exercises (asanas) will not only develop the body, they will enrich our mental faculties and spiritual capacities. Michèle's classes introduce Classic Sivananda style postures to produce balance and empowerment of the individual. Breathing exercises, meditation and relaxation techniques are introduced along with positive thinking. A consistent and sincere approach to your Yoga practice will build strength, stamina, coordination and flexibility. Energy levels will increase, circulation is increased, concentration and discipline will improve along with the ability to face difficult challenges. Your body is as young as it is flexible and Yoga postures focus first on the health of the spine. Michèle is committed to the study of Sivananda Hatha Yoga and remains a humble student of this life changing philosophy. She strives to maintain the highest ethical standards and moral conduct and is dedicated to her students' ever changing needs for self-improvement.

Michèle has reached new heights on this journey of discovery and would like to express her gratitude to Prahalada of the Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centre www.sivananda.org for re-awakening the spirit and passion within for Classical Hatha Yoga during his retreat in Mansfield 2009. To her loving husband Michael for his unwaivering patience and inspirational words of faith and encouragement.


Michèle Chrétien Smith
Certified Hatha Yoga Instructor Member of FOYT


"You yourself, as much as anybody in the entire universe, deserve love and affection".

-Buddha