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Mindful Movement Yoga Mindful Movement Yoga provides mindful, breath-centered, therapeutic style yoga classes in Monroe, MI All levels are welcome.

Mindful Movement Yoga provides mindful, breath-centered, therapeutic-style yoga classes in Monroe, MI.

In over 26 years of teaching, I’ve heard the same story again and again…“I wish I would have started sooner.” ❤️So, let ...
10/14/2026

In over 26 years of teaching, I’ve heard the same story again and again…

“I wish I would have started sooner.” ❤️

So, let me ask you…

What’s keeping you from getting on your mat?

Whatever the obstacle may be, here’s what I want you to know:

-You don’t have to be flexible to practice yoga.
-You don’t have to be a certain age, size, or skill level.
-You don’t have to know what you’re doing before you begin.

We all started somewhere.

The magic happens when we make the decision to show up for ourselves, one breath, one movement, and one class at a time. ✨

And somewhere along the way, we begin to grow—not just in our practice, but in our confidence, our connections, and our ability to encourage and support others.

Don’t wait until you feel ready. Start where you are. We’ll meet you there. 🫶

NEW STUDENT SPECIAL: 5 classes for just $40!

There’s a space waiting for you at Mindful Movement Yoga. We would love to welcome you to our community!

Join us Wednesday:
10:00 AM — Gentle Yoga with Malissa
4:00 PM — Yoga Flow with Malissa

Life has a way of throwing a million distractions our way.Just when we feel like we're finding our rhythm, something une...
10/13/2026

Life has a way of throwing a million distractions our way.

Just when we feel like we're finding our rhythm, something unexpected happens. Plans change. Obstacles appear. Doubt creeps in. We lose momentum, question ourselves, or get pulled in a dozen different directions.

But here's the thing: a distraction doesn't have to become a detour, and a hiccup doesn't mean you've lost your way.

Sometimes, a hiccup is simply a pause. A moment to breathe, regroup, and remember what we're working toward.

So, this week, be mindful of where your energy is going. Notice what is pulling you away from what matters and gently redirect your attention toward what you want to create.

You don't have to do everything at once. You don't have to have it all figured out.

Just keep doing your best. Keep showing up. Keep watering the things you want to grow.

Tuesday's Schedule;
8:00AM~Yoga Flow w/Malissa
8:00PM~Gentle Yoga w/Sandra

Words cannot express how grateful I am to have spent the last two weeks with these beautiful humans. ❤️They showed up on...
10/10/2026

Words cannot express how grateful I am to have spent the last two weeks with these beautiful humans. ❤️

They showed up on their mats, explored a new country, strengthened their Kula, encouraged one another, and most importantly, showed up for themselves.

We practiced, we explored, we laughed, we grew, and we created memories that will stay with us long after this journey ends.

This is what makes a retreat so special. It’s not just about the places we visit or the poses we practice, but the connections we create, the growth we experience, and the ways we learn to see ourselves and the world a little differently.

My heart is full of gratitude for each and every one of you. Thank you for being part of this journey. 🙏❤️

Huge love, Malissa

Ishvara Pranidhana — Let go and trust.Ishvara Pranidhana is often translated as surrender to something greater than ours...
10/08/2026

Ishvara Pranidhana — Let go and trust.

Ishvara Pranidhana is often translated as surrender to something greater than ourselves.

Sometimes, it simply means:
It is what it is.
Let go and let God.
Trust that the universe has your back.
Do your best.
Show up.
Put in the work.
Give what you can.
And then… let go of the outcome.

Because sometimes things don't work out the way we intended.
Maybe they work out the way they were supposed to.
We don't always get to see the whole picture.
We don't always understand why one door closes or why the path suddenly changes.
But we can choose to trust.

Do your part.
Release what you cannot control.
Trust the process.
And let life unfold.

And after spending some time in Greece, this feels like the perfect teaching to bring home with me.
I’ll be back in town from my trip and back on my mat teaching Saturday.
I can’t wait to see you and practice together.

Weekend Schedule:

Friday;
10:00AM~Gentle Yoga w/April

Saturday:
8:30AM~Yoga Flow w/Malissa
10:00AM~Gentle Yoga w/Malissa
11:30AM~Meditation and Soundbath w/Renee

Register here:
www.mindfulmovementmonroe.com

Svadhyaya — Study yourself. Svadhyaya is often translated as self-study.But self-study isn't always about thinking more....
10/07/2026

Svadhyaya — Study yourself.

Svadhyaya is often translated as self-study.
But self-study isn't always about thinking more.

Sometimes, it means becoming quiet enough to observe what is happening within us.
Our minds are constantly moving—thoughts, emotions, memories, worries, stories.
Yoga calls these fluctuations vrittis.

Through breath, meditation, and stillness, we can begin to quiet those fluctuations.
Not because we need to stop thinking, but because we need enough space to see clearly.

Who am I beneath all the noise?
What are my thoughts trying to tell me?
What is true, and what is simply a story my mind is creating?

Sometimes the deepest self-study begins when we stop searching for answers and simply become still enough to listen.

Thursday's Schedule:
8:00AM~Yoga Flow w/Darcy

Register here:
www.mindfulmovementmonroe.com

Tapas — Stay with it.Tapas is often translated as discipline, but it comes from a root meaning heat.And maybe that is th...
10/06/2026

Tapas — Stay with it.

Tapas is often translated as discipline, but it comes from a root meaning heat.
And maybe that is the point.

Most things that truly matter happen because someone didn't give up.
It isn't always about talent.
It isn't always about being the best.
Sometimes, it's simply about showing up again and again.

What are you showing up for?
Your health?
Your relationships?
Your dreams?
Your practice?
Yourself?

Transformation requires heat.
Just as heat allows something to be softened, shaped, and molded differently, the challenges we move through can shape us too.
Stay with it.

Wednesday's Schedule:
10:00AM~Gentle Yoga w/Angie
4:00PM~Yoga Flow w/Emily

Register here:
www.mindfulmovementmonroe.com

Santosha — Be here now.
10/05/2026

Santosha — Be here now.

Let's talk about the Niyamas:Saucha— What are you feeding your mind?Saucha is often translated as cleanliness or purity....
10/04/2026

Let's talk about the Niyamas:

Saucha— What are you feeding your mind?

Saucha is often translated as cleanliness or purity.
Of course, this includes taking care of our bodies and practicing good hygiene.
But Saucha also asks us to consider the cleanliness of our minds.

Everything we see, read, watch, and listen to influences us.

So if you find yourself feeling anxious, angry, overwhelmed, or afraid all the time, pause and ask yourself:
What am I feeding my mind?
What are you consuming every day?
What are you allowing to take up space in your thoughts?

Just as we are mindful about what we put into our bodies, we can be mindful about what we put into our minds.
Protect your peace.
Choose what you consume.
Give your mind things that nourish it.

Monday's Schedule:
10:00AM~Yin Yoga w/Angie
5:30PM~Gentle Yoga w/April

Register here:
www.mindfulmovementmonroe.com

Aparigraha — What are you clinging to?Aparigraha is often translated as non-attachment or non-grasping.What are you hold...
10/01/2026

Aparigraha — What are you clinging to?

Aparigraha is often translated as non-attachment or non-grasping.

What are you holding onto?
An idea of who you should be?
A relationship?
A job?
A possession?
A version of your life that no longer fits?

Sometimes we cling to things that aren't good for us simply because they are familiar.
Familiar doesn't always mean healthy.
And letting go doesn't mean giving up.
Sometimes, letting go is making space for something new.

Aparigraha asks us to loosen our grip.
To trust that we don't have to hold onto everything we've known in order to be okay.

Ask yourself:
What am I holding onto because it feels safe… even though it no longer serves me?
Maybe it's time to let go.
And maybe, in that space, you'll discover something better was waiting for you all along.

Weekend Schedule:
Friday:
10:00AM~Gentle Yoga w/April

Saturday:
8:30AM~Yoga Flow w/Sandra
10:00AM~Gentle Yoga w/Sandra
11:30AM~Meditation and Soundbath w/Renee

Register here:
www.mindfulmovementmonroe.com

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14 E. 1st Street Suite A
Monroe, MI
48161

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