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Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor (BDNF) is a protein involved in neuron survival, synaptic plasticity, and learning.A s...
03/30/2026

Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor (BDNF) is a protein involved in neuron survival, synaptic plasticity, and learning.

A substantial body of research shows that physical exercise increases circulating BDNF levels. Higher BDNF is associated with improved memory, cognitive function, and mood regulation.

Because yoga combines physical effort with sustained attention and coordination, it may support brain health through similar biological pathways. Research specifically examining yoga and BDNF is still developing, but the overlap is compelling.

Movement done with awareness supports more than muscles.

👉 Move well. Stay strong. Live fully. 👈





03/30/2026

Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor (BDNF) is a protein involved in neuron survival, synaptic plasticity, and learning.

A substantial body of research shows that physical exercise increases circulating BDNF levels. Higher BDNF is associated with improved memory, cognitive function, and mood regulation.

Because yoga combines physical effort with sustained attention and coordination, it may support brain health through similar biological pathways. Research specifically examining yoga and BDNF is still developing, but the overlap is compelling.

Movement done with awareness supports more than muscles.

👉 Move well. Stay strong. Live fully. 👈










03/26/2026

Lately I’ve been thinking about the balance between pushing and accepting.
Some days ask more of us.�Some days ask us to simply show up.
Both matter.
I shared a few thoughts on this in my latest blog - along with how the “room you’re in” can change how you show up in your workouts.
If you’ve ever wondered whether to push or ease up, this one might resonate.

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03/26/2026

Behind the scenes 🎬 Not everything makes the final video. In fact, none of these videos made the final cut. Some of these exercises didn’t even make it in. But it’s all part of the process of building something easily accessible and adjustable for my clients. So I test and rework. And they get to build strength safely.

Today was the first day of our Be Strong 6-week program. Every Friday we meet online and we get stronger. 8 exercises. 1...
03/21/2026

Today was the first day of our Be Strong 6-week program. Every Friday we meet online and we get stronger. 8 exercises. 12 reps each. 3 sets. 💪 I am so very honored that y’all trust me with your health. And I am so very impressed with the people that showed up and did the hard work. 🙌

03/12/2026

Push Up progression part 2 is here! Strength isn’t about doing the hardest version - it’s about practicing the right version consistently 💪
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03/09/2026

Just got back from a trip where I did a lot of socializing, eating great food, and enjoying the moment… but what I didn’t do is take care of myself. By the end of the week, I could feel it. It was a good reminder that the things that help us feel like ourselves - movement, a little quiet time, caring for our bodies - are worth making space for, even when life gets busy.

👉 MoveWell.StayStrong.LiveFully 👈



03/06/2026

I caught myself recently comparing my body today to my younger body - the stronger, more flexible version of me. A mentor offered a perspective I hadn’t considered before: imagine what shape you’d be in if you weren’t doing all the work you’re doing. That idea stuck with me. Read more in my latest blog.

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Functional yoga isn’t focused on performance or picture-perfect poses.It’s focused on supporting real bodies and real li...
03/03/2026

Functional yoga isn’t focused on performance or picture-perfect poses.

It’s focused on supporting real bodies and real lives.

The goal isn’t extreme flexibility or strength-it’s:
• moving with more ease
• feeling stable and confident
• staying independent
• continuing to do the things you love

This approach meets you where you are and builds what you actually need.

That’s the heart of my classes.

👉 Move well. Stay strong. Live fully. 👈












02/25/2026

As I get older, the physical stuff shows up more often.
Little aches. New pains. Slower recovery.

What I’ve learned is this: I don’t stop moving.
I might slow down.
I might change how I move.
But I don’t shut it all down.

Movement looks different now than it did years ago — and that’s not a bad thing. I listen sooner, adjust earlier, and move in ways that help me stay connected to my body.

So I’m curious…
When something shows up in your body, do you stop completely?
Or do you find ways to keep moving right where you are?

That’s a dot I keep coming back to.

Michelle Kelly Yoga

02/23/2026

Push-ups aren’t all-or-nothing. They’re built step by step. Let's get started this week at the wall. We'll gradually build strength that supports everyday life. Over the next few weeks, try to perform 3 sets 2-3 times. As we get stronger, I'll post additional videos with more challenging push up variations 💪

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02/22/2026

I’m excited to share an article I contributed to that’s very close to my heart.

After a bike accident in 2024 left me with a broken pelvis and collarbone, my own yoga practice (and teaching) changed in profound ways. As I healed, I relied heavily on chair-supported movement, which deepened my understanding of what truly accessible yoga can offer.

That experience inspired me as I began to teach again, and shaped the guidance I share in this article.

In it, I offer five chair yoga stretches designed to support:
• Balance
• Posture
• Strength and confidence
• Safer, more accessible movement

Chair yoga isn’t “less than.”
It’s smart, supportive, and incredibly effective - especially for anyone with limited mobility, recovering from injury, or simply looking for a gentler way to move.


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