The Slow Life Experience

The Slow Life Experience TOKYO • JAPAN Facilitated SLOW PRACTICES: Shinrin Yoku-Forest Bathing, Yoga + Somatic Movement, Mindful Creative Circles.

Inspired by nature, ritual and slow living. Michelle Pietrzak-Wegner, E-RYT 500, is a certified yoga instructor teaching Yin, Vinyasa, Meditation as well as therapeutic yoga to those living with chronic disease and disability. She is trained as a yoga therapist in the Phoenix Rising Yoga Therapy tradition and holds an international certification from the International Association of Yoga Therapy (IAYT).Michelle is a former faculty member at the Yoga Center of Minneapolis teaching philosophy, anatomy, and ethics in the 200 & 500 hour teacher training programs. She is also a somatically-trained licensed mental health counselor working in private practice in Tokyo, Japan where she uses Somatic Experiencing™, Trauma-Informed Yoga, and Mindfulness in treating clients with complex trauma.

Blue sky. A symbol for my place of origin: land of sky blue waters, Minnesota. I’ll admit, I’ve been a bit silent here l...
15/01/2026

Blue sky. A symbol for my place of origin: land of sky blue waters, Minnesota.

I’ll admit, I’ve been a bit silent here lately, frankly I’m feeling a bit paralyzed and raw in reaction to the political violence happening in my homelands of Minnesota. If you are unaware, I urge you to look to that direction of the world and see for yourself the injustices unfolding where individuals are being hunted and torn from their families and communities based on the color of their skin or their accent.

What is coming through my social media feeds are the live incidences and responses from my friends, loved ones, and community in South Minneapolis; I’ve intentionally pulled back from posting to leave more bandwidth for these posts and messages.

For followers here in Asia and other parts of the world seemingly unaffected by these events in the U.S., I ask your understanding, compassion, and gathered strength for the broader human race because this indeed does affect us all through our interconnectedness.

Minneapolis, Minnesota: stay together, stay strong 💙

Quiet early morning. The choice of stillness allows for a regrouping, a centering, a moment to reflect and draw upon sim...
08/01/2026

Quiet early morning.

The choice of stillness allows for a regrouping, a centering, a moment to reflect and draw upon simple breath as strength. The quiet offers this. I’m recognizing many communities out there aching and individuals unsure how to move forward in meaningful ways, my hometown of Minneapolis is one such community. I stand witness from a far and send love and the courage to pause, regroup, and enter the quiet before finding the way forward. ❤️

Experience nature within the darkness during the first New Moon of 2026. Amongst the silhouetted trees and fading winter...
04/01/2026

Experience nature within the darkness during the first New Moon of 2026. Amongst the silhouetted trees and fading winter light we will connect to nature through our senses. New Moon phase is the time of intention setting and beginnings; as we commune with nature we will gather our own personal intentions for our year ahead. Gathered in community circle, we will enjoy a candlelit warm tea and seasonal snack to close. Each participant will be provided with an Intention Lantern to light their way that is yours to take with you.

Michelle is a certified Shinrin Yoku/Forest Bathing Guide. Her passion is helping people slow down and become more connected to the moment through movement, nature and creative rituals.

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The threshold of exiting 2025 and stepping into 2026 is entirely created by the individual, their story, and what they c...
31/12/2025

The threshold of exiting 2025 and stepping into 2026 is entirely created by the individual, their story, and what they choose to carry or leave behind. There is no one way or path, just the one we choose ourselves. And the possibilities are endless. May your transition out of the old and into the new be one that is particularly meaningful and full of awe for you. ✨

Image of a new years shimekazari, a decoration of natural materials from the forest such as rice straw, pine twigs, yuzuhira leaves, each representing purity, resilience, longevity. They are hung in the doors to represent that the house is clean and ready for a new year, keeping bad spirits away. This tradition has been rooted in Shintoism and rice growing culture for centuries.

I was gifted this profoundly beautiful book by a dear Midwestern friend (thank you, Molly) just before the holidays and ...
31/12/2025

I was gifted this profoundly beautiful book by a dear Midwestern friend (thank you, Molly) just before the holidays and since have found quiet and thought-provoking moments with the carefully curated images and words of . Some moments of beauty moved me to tears in time spent with this tome as for me it is also a warm reminder of the nature in my far away home of Minnesota. Whether you connect with that land or not, I believe any nature lover would revel in these pages of beauty from the natural world. ❤️🪶

Winter may not be your most favored season but nature will always offer magic and beauty if you’re willing to slow yours...
30/12/2025

Winter may not be your most favored season but nature will always offer magic and beauty if you’re willing to slow yourself and take it in. ❤️❄️

Here’s to wintering. ❄️ Immersing in slow time. ❤️
29/12/2025

Here’s to wintering. ❄️ Immersing in slow time. ❤️

27/12/2025

A slice of winter in Northern Japan.

Snow and cold are in my DNA, my body feels an instant connect to the season and land in this weather and time of year. U...
27/12/2025

Snow and cold are in my DNA, my body feels an instant connect to the season and land in this weather and time of year. Unfortunately Tokyo can’t always deliver this recipe and I’m left mourning the experience of snowflakes on my tongue. A little trip to Northern Japan (Iwate) and an afternoon stroll through Morioka-Jo and Mother Nature shared a snowy blanket. ❄️❤️
Snow will always slow you with her beauty.

Dried oranges added to the Christmas tree signifying the coming of the light after Winter Solstice. Historically they al...
25/12/2025

Dried oranges added to the Christmas tree signifying the coming of the light after Winter Solstice. Historically they also represented gold coins for abundance throughout the year. 🍊🌲✨☀️

Merry merry to you and yours no matter what or how you celebrate. May you find abundance in the simple and slow moments of the season. ❤️

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Michelle. Slowlife@gmail. Com
Tachikawa, Tokyo

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About Michelle...

Michelle has been teaching yoga and mindfulness for over ten years emphasizing the principles of slowing down and being present with the complex experiences of being human. Michelle's intersection with yoga and meditation came in her late twenties after being diagnosed with cancer and spending two years navigating balance in the midst of a life-threatening disease. In addition to battling a terminal illness Michelle has experienced trauma and loss in her own life. She credits yoga and mindfulness for giving her the tools to self-regulate and manage her stress in times of grief, fear, and vulnerability. Michelle believes her yoga and meditation practices have improved her ability to become a better listener of herself and others while also teaching her the humble practice of acceptance.

With a masters degree in Mental Health Counseling focused on somatic psychology for trauma, Michelle's style of teaching is trauma-informed, person-centered, and fully accepting of all individuals from all walks of life. Michelle has worked as a internationally certified yoga therapist both in private practice and in clinical settings with her focus primarily on clients who have navigated trauma, grief, and loss. This includes working with active duty military members and individuals who are living with spinal cord injury, brain injury, cancer, chronic and life-threatening diseases, anxiety, depression, and chronic stress.

Michelle specializes in training yoga teachers at all levels in their careers. She continues to provide trainings, workshops, and retreats in Asia and the United States in Yin Yoga, Trauma-Informed Yoga Teaching, Yoga Ethics, Mindfulness Practices, Somatic Practices, and Meditation.