“All life is yoga.” ~Sri Aurobindo
I’m Michelle Margaret—and yoga saved my life.
Not in a metaphorical way. In a very real, "I don't know if I'd be here without it" kind of way.
What started as a 7th-grade discovery in 1993 became my anchor through everything—quarter-life crises, a spectacular nervous breakdown (or as I prefer to call it, a kundalini awakening), cross-country moves, and the beautiful chaos of raising a family while living as an expat in Guatemala.
Yoga has been my lifeline, my laboratory, my medicine, and my path.
And for over 20 years, I've had the profound privilege of sharing these practices with seekers like you—people who are ready to dive deeper, heal what needs healing, and remember who they truly are.
THE SHORT VERSION
30+ Years: Practicing yoga since 1993
22+ Years: Teaching since 2002
16+ Years: Leading retreats since 2010
13+ Years: Living & teaching at Lake Atitlán
My Path to this Work
Finding Yoga as a Lifeline
I discovered yoga in 7th grade. At age 12, I was learning to breathe, to be present, to quiet the constant mental chatter. Yoga gave me something I didn't know I needed: a way to be present in my body and mind.
The Breakdown That Became a Breakthrough
In 2005, after moving back to Texas after a stint in northern California, I experienced what medical records call a "textbook manic episode." That experience taught me that healing isn't linear, that the path to wholeness sometimes takes us through the underworld, and that the practices we cultivate in the good times are what save us in the dark ones.
Guatemala: Coming Home to a Place I'd Never Been
In 2009, I moved to Guatemala City to teach at a bilingual school. In 2012, I moved to Lake Atitlán—and I've never left.
There's something magical about this place. The volcanoes, the shimmering water, the Mayan culture woven into daily life. This lake called to me, and I answered. Since then, I've had the honor of:
Studying with traditional Mayan spiritual guides
Participating in hundreds of fire ceremonies in the sacred Mayan tradition
Writing about the sacred Mayan calendar
Leading and co-leading yoga retreats
Completing 100+ personal Mayan birth chart readings for seekers worldwide
Serving as retreat manager at Bambu Guest House in Tzununá
Consulting for Villa Sumaya, one of Lake Atitlán's premier retreat centers
My Approach
What You'll Experience in My Classes & Retreats
I offer a holistic practice that includes:
✨ Hatha & Vinyasa Flow - Accessible for all levels, all ages, all bodies
✨ Yin Yoga - Deep stretching and releasing
✨ Pranayama - Conscious breathing practices
✨ Meditation & Mindfulness - Buddhist-inspired presence practices
✨ Sacred Mayan Calendar - Guidance from the 260-day wisdom tradition
✨ Writing Practice - Journaling prompts for integration
✨ Mantra & Chanting - Chakra sounds and sacred vibration
✨ Dharma Talks - Spiritual teachings made practical
✨ Deep Relaxation - Yoga nidra and savasana
My classes are intentional and rejuvenating. I create space for you to explore at your own pace, listen to your body, and honor your unique path.
Let’s Connect
Whether you're drawn to a week-long retreat at Lake Atitlán, curious about your Mayan birth chart, or simply want to explore what's calling you, I'd love to hear from you.
