03/27/2026
This is the side of my work you don’t always see on Instagram.
I was recently interviewed by a local magazine and answered questions about:
where I started, what challenged me, what sets my work apart—and what success actually looks like to me now.
It’s honest, a little more behind-the-scenes, and probably the clearest picture of why I teach the way I do.
If you’ve ever felt intimidated by yoga or unsure where you fit into it, I think you’ll connect with this.
Today we’d like to introduce you to Michelle Lamansky. Michelle, we appreciate you taking the time to share your story with us today. Where does your story begin?My first yoga class was not love at first sight. It was slow, but incredibly difficult. I was confused by words like “chaturanga” an...