Michelle Robinson Yoga

04/22/2026

Happy Earth Day 🌎

I love this quote from Lao Tzu, “Nature does not hurry, yet everything is accomplished.” it came to mind as I found myself rushing through my morning walk.

And as much yoga as I practice, I still catch myself rushing. Like hurrying is kind of a default setting. There’s always more to do, more to respond to, more to show up for.

But out there in the trees this morning, something just… settled. The light was doing its thing. The birds were doing their thing. And none of it was rushed. Everything felt on time.

That’s the practice, isn’t it? Not getting it all done. Just trusting that when you move with care and consistency, things unfold the way they’re meant to.

Here’s your invitation to get outside today (and everyday) and take a few deep breaths. Watch the birds, the trees, the flowers coming to life.

And remember, you’re not behind. You’re simple in the middle of your process.

TrustTheProcess

04/20/2026

Woke up feeling extra heavy this morning. So instead of the second latte I really really wanted, I made CCF tea instead.

This is just one example of how what you practice on your mat supports you in every day life.

04/15/2026

I was making my son’s lunch the other day when I looked out my kitchen window and was awestruck by what had landed on my feeder.

A red-winged blackbird. The first one I’ve ever seen. And its appearance moved me to tears.

I’ve been doing a lot of inner work lately. Sitting with old shame and self-doubt. Questioning whether the life I’m dreaming of is actually possible.

And then in that one moment, I felt seen. Almost even reassured.

I’m not here to tell you what to believe. But I do think nature is always speaking. And I think there is something genuinely healing about slowing down enough to look around, to pause and listen, and to just see if there’s a message already waiting for you.

That bird didn’t fix anything. But it did remind me to keep showing up, and to hold space for the unexpected.

04/13/2026

Yoga isn’t just about learning how to move your body. It’s about learning how to inhabit it.

The shapes we practice on the mat, the strength we build, the breath we return to, the words we offer ourselves, these aren’t separate from life. They are practices that support it.

I am strong.
I am capable.
I am a warrior spirit.

Say it today, even if you don’t fully believe it yet. That’s what practice is for.

04/12/2026

Not every moment needs to be productive. Sometimes the most nourishing thing you can do is sit with a good book.

04/09/2026

The inner critic can be loud. Especially when something in us is ready to shift but the doubt keeps showing up first.

This is a simple practice I use when the noise gets to be too much. Pull out the doubt. Pull out the inner critic. Flick it away. Again and again until something quieter starts to come through.

Try it right now if you need it.

And if you’re feeling called to go a little deeper, to reset not just the mind and your thinking, but your body and your energy too, comment RESET below and I’ll send you something I put together specifically for this time of year.

You’re worthy of so much more than the doubts you think you deserve.

04/08/2026

What do you see when you look in the mirror? And more importantly, what do you say?

Most of us have a voice that shows up in that moment. And it’s not always kind. I know mine. I’ve stood in front of the mirror and zeroed in on a single flaw and somehow convinced myself that’s all anyone else can see.

This week on the blog, I unpack Yoga’s perspective on why that happens and how I’ve been learning to see myself more clearly. Link in bio.

What do you notice when you look at your reflection?

04/07/2026

This morning the woods gave me exactly what I needed.
Two deer, right on the trail in front of me. Close enough that I could hear them moving through the trees. And for a few minutes everything else just stopped.

I don’t know what it is about moments like that. The way they pull you back into your body, back into the present, back into something that feels true and uncomplicated. But they do. Every single time.

This is one of the quiet invitations of spring. To get outside. To let the longer days and the slowly warming air draw you out from under the layers you’ve been living in all winter. Not to do anything in particular. Just to go. Just to notice what’s out there and what it does to you when you slow down enough to see it.

The deer didn’t care about my to do list. And for a few minutes, neither did I.

I hope you get the chance to get outside today. Even for just a few minutes. Let spring be an invitation to be in the fresh air and take in the beauty of nature.

04/04/2026

Are you giving yourself permission to just be where you are and trust the process of your unfolding?

The bulbs in our spring gardens aren’t pushing to be the flower yet. They’re just waiting for the right conditions. Giving themselves the patience to unfold, in their own time, in their own way, until they’re ready to reveal their true colors to the world.

What if we gave ourselves the same permission?

This morning’s practice carried one question from beginning to end. Who do I believe I can become?

You don’t need the answer today. You just need to be willing to ask it.

If you’re ready to give yourself permission, there’s a whole month of these practices unfolding inside the community. Link in bio.

04/02/2026

Now for something completely different. 😂😳

My son wanted to try and learn a martial art. So I thought, what the heck! And signed up alongside him. To support him, AND to show him that we can do hard things.

That was 2.5 years ago. We are both now two belt tests away from our black belt. Never in a million years did I ever think I’d make it this far.

And what’s interesting is the correlation between yoga and taekwondo. A deep breath steadies you for meditation AND poomsae. Concentration helps you stay present AND hit the target. Respect, discipline AND showing up teach you to face your fears. No, you don’t always win. But you most certainly will always learn.

Plus, the flexibility I’ve gained from my yoga practice has me kicking higher than I ever thought I could.

Even though we kick and punch and push each other around, we deeply honour, respect and support each other when the hogus come off. Plus, some of the best people I’ve ever met are because we walked through those club doors.

04/02/2026

Just published: "New month, a full moon and a practice to support your unfolding 🌕". Check it out and subscribe to get everything I'm making.

A full moon reflection on personal power, a free Yin class on YouTube, and an invitation into April's Emerge & Lighten theme inside AUM@home.

04/01/2026

Full moon energy and a pot of melting butter. This is how I spent an hour in my kitchen today.

I make ghee on or around the full moon. Seeing how the full moon is symbolically a time for release and purification, why not make something that the moons energy can support.

I learned to make ghee while studying Ayurveda and I haven’t stopped since. It’s simple, it’s easy, and it makes your whole house smell like buttery popcorn. I put this sh*t on everything. ☺️

And here’s the practical part, it has a high heat tolerance so it’s great for cooking, it stores in your cupboard for months, and it’s typically much easier to digest than regular butter for those with dairy sensitivities.

If you’ve been curious about making some on your own, this is your sign. It’s easier than you think.

Have you ever made ghee? Drop a comment and let me know 🌕