Michelle Robinson Yoga

09/09/2026

How to decompress after a long, stressful day in just 10 minutes.

You don’t need a full hour to unwind. As a busy working mom, I know how rare a free hour actually is. But ten minutes on your mat can calm your nervous system, release the tension you’ve been holding, and help you drop into a better night’s sleep. Do it consistently and you’ve got yourself a truly wonderful support practice.

Here’s how I’d spend the time: letting my breath be the guide, I’d open through my side body to make more room to breathe. Then I’d fold over gently to soften my shoulders and release my back. Finally, I’d let myself rest, landing for as long as I possibly can before the household comes calling.

Small and consistent practices make a world of difference in how you feel day in and day out. And you are worth 10 minutes of your time.

Want a guided practice? Comment DECOMPRESS and I’ll send you the link for the full class.

09/06/2026

09/04/2026

How much Yoga do you need to do to feel a difference?

Sometimes, five minutes is enough.

I’d been sitting at my computer for three hours when I noticed that my body felt stiff and my energy was starting to drop. Instead of pushing through until lunch, I stepped onto my mat for a movement snack.

I chose a few familiar poses, stayed for four or five breaths in each, and then carried on with my day.

It wasn’t a full class or a carefully planned sequence. It was simply a moment of noticing what I needed and doing something about it.

Because a meaningful practice doesn’t have to be perfect, long or complicated. It needs to be something you can return to, even in the middle of an ordinary day.

Save this for the next time you’ve been sitting too long and need a reminder to get up and move. And if you want some guidance, let me know. Happy to help 🙂

09/03/2026

What does a realistic home practice look like?

For me, right now, it looks like reconnecting with strength training, remembering that muscles get sore when you haven’t used them in a while, and mixing a few kettlebell exercises with the yoga stretches my body is asking for.

It also looks like working around a 90-pound Lab who believes any time spent on the floor must involve him.

I could have waited for more space, fewer interruptions or a time when I felt more prepared. But this month is about picking back up the practices that help me feel good, even when they’re a little messy and look nothing like a perfectly planned workout.

Yoga, strength training, stretching and a few moments using the dog as a bolster, it all counts.

Anyone else have a four-legged assistant who insists on joining their home practice?

09/02/2026

How do children learn to regulate their emotions? Sometimes, simply by watching us try to regulate ours.

I could look at yesterday and tell myself that I failed. That, as the ‘yogi’ mom who teaches others how to breathe and care for themselves, I should have handled my stress better. That I shouldn’t have become so overwhelmed that I ended up ugly crying at the kitchen table.

But the practice of yoga has never been about not losing our s**t. It’s about having something to rely on when we do.

It wasn’t my son’s job to fix me, and he didn’t try. He didn’t tell me to stop crying or explain why everything would be okay. He simply put his hand on my back and started taking slow, deep breaths.

And I realized that all those little moments when I’ve paused to breathe, or invited him to breathe with me, have mattered. He’s been paying attention.

Our kids don’t need us to hold it together all the time. Maybe they need to see that hard feelings can be felt, that we can support one another through them, and that we always have our breath to help us find our way back.

So keep breathing, moms.

Even when you’re not sure anyone is noticing. ❤️

08/26/2026

After nearly 30 years of practicing Yoga, you’d think I’d have it all figured out by now.

I don’t.

But there are a few things I’m finally starting to understand in ways I didn’t before.

1️⃣ The pose doesn’t have to look a certain way to be helpful.

2️⃣ Rest isn’t something you earn after working hard enough. It’s part of the practice.

3️⃣ Some days, moving and building strength are exactly what I need. Other days, lying on the floor and taking a few deep breaths is enough.

4️⃣ My practice has to keep changing because my body, my needs, and my life keep changing.

This morning, I taught PJ Yoga outside on my back deck. It was just after 7 a.m., foggy as heck, and so still. By the time I landed in Savasana, I wasn’t thinking about whether I had done enough or how the practice looked.
I was thinking about how I felt, encouraging my students to do the same.

And maybe that’s what I understand most after all these years:

5️⃣ The goal isn’t to master Yoga. It’s to understand yourself a little better through it.

What has your practice taught you?

08/25/2026

Do yoga teachers always feel like doing yoga?

Nope.

I’m not here to show you how to be perfect in a pose. Hell, I’m not even here to pretend I always want to get on my mat!

Because sometimes, I really do have to coerce myself into doing the thing I know will help me feel better, even after decades of practice.

That was me this morning.

I’d been out of bed for about ten minutes before teaching PJ Yoga today. But that’s exactly what this class is all about. Just getting up and getting onto your mat.

No fancy poses or pressure to do much of anything, really. Just roll out of bed, land on your mat for a few quiet moments, check in with your body, take some deep breaths and see where that takes you next.

And if you’re looking for a little inspiration to help you get onto your mat, there’s a whole library of classes waiting for you at AUMatHOME.ca.

08/23/2026

What does it actually mean to find your expression of a yoga pose?

For me, it’s about paying attention to your whole experience while in the pose.

What do you feel in your body? What is your breath doing? Are you working harder than you need to? Do you need support, less effort, or a different option altogether?

That’s what I’m trying to help people learn when I teach. Yes, I’m offering postures and breath and stillness practice, but I’m also helping you become more aware, more curious about yourself, and more confident in making choices that help you feel your best.

After all, what you learn on the mat is practice for how you meet yourself off of it.

08/22/2026

How do you prepare to teach a yoga class?

For me, class prep is about a whole lot more than deciding which postures we’re going to do.

Of course, I think about the sequence. I think about how we’re going to move, what areas of the body we might focus on, and how one posture will lead into the next.

But I also think about why I’m teaching what I’m teaching.

What’s the intention behind the practice?

What do I want my students to experience, explore or perhaps understand a little differently by the time they roll up their mats?

After nearly 30 years of teaching movement, I’ve learned that knowing what to teach is only one part of becoming a good teacher.

Learning why, when and how to offer it is where things get really interesting.

And if you’re a newer yoga teacher, or you’ve been teaching for years but lately feel a little stuck, repetitive or uninspired, this is the kind of stuff I LOVE digging into.

Not just how to build a better sequence.

How to become a more thoughtful, confident and intentional teacher.

Because teaching yoga is so much more than calling out postures from the front of the room.

08/21/2026

Can yoga help when you have a sore shoulder, you’re stressed and overwhelmed, or your digestion feels off?

Absolutely YES! But the practice needs to meet you where you are.

Got a sore shoulder? I can help you find ways to move that don’t aggravate it.

Coming home stressed and overwhelmed after a hectic day? I can show you practices that help you decompress and settle your nervous system.

Dealing with digestive discomfort? We can explore gentle Yoga and Ayurveda practices that support digestion, too.

When you join the AUM@home community, you don’t just get live online yoga classes and more than 350 recorded practices.

You get access to me.

You can tell me what you’re working through, what feels difficult, or where you need support. I can then create classes, offer modifications, and suggest practices that respond to the real people in this community.

With more than 30 years of training and teaching in Yoga, Ayurveda, movement, and wellness, I know there is no single practice that works for every body, every need, or every season of life.

Your yoga practice should adapt to your body and your needs. Not the other way around.

What could you use some support with right now? Tell me below, or send me a private message if you’d rather not share publicly. I love helping people feel better in their body, mind and heart 🤍