Mindful Movement Yoga

03/13/2026

Satya — Living in Truth
In yoga philosophy, Satya means truthfulness.
But it’s not about harsh honesty or perfection. It’s about living in a way that feels sincere and aligned with who you truly are.

Satya invites us to pause and ask ourselves:
What feels true in this moment?
Maybe the truth is that you’re tired.
Maybe it’s that you need movement, breath, or stillness.
Maybe it’s that you simply need a quiet space to reconnect with yourself.

On the mat, Satya reminds us to practice honestly —
not pushing beyond what the body is ready for,
not comparing ourselves to anyone else,
and allowing our practice to meet us exactly where we are.

Truth in yoga is gentle.
Truth is compassionate.
Truth is listening inward.

Wherever you are today, let your practice be real, steady, and kind.

Weekend Schedule:

Friday:
6:00AM~Yoga w/Malissa (online only).
10:00AM~Gentle Yoga w/April

Saturday:
8:30AM~Yoga Flow w/Malissa
10:00AM~Gentle Yoga w/Shannon

Sunday:
8:30AM~Yoga w/Kerry

Move gently. Live fully. ❤
~Mindful Movement Yoga

Register here:
www.mindfulmovementmonroe.com

03/10/2026

Maitri — Loving Kindness
Maitri means loving kindness toward all beings.

Life can be chaotic, unfair, or heartbreaking, but yoga suggests that our inner posture can still be kindness.

Even in difficult seasons we can ask:
Can I stay kind?
Can I soften instead of harden?

Maitri teaches that love isn’t dependent on circumstances—it’s a practice we cultivate, like strengthening a muscle.

Don't allow the world to drag you down.
Instead, be the change that you want to see in the world. ❤

Wednesday Schedule:
6:00AM~Yoga w/Malissa (online only).
10:00AM~Gentle Yoga w/Malissa

Move Gently. Live Fully. ✨

Register here:
www.mindfulmovementmonroe.com

03/10/2026

In yoga philosophy, love isn’t seen as something that only exists when life feels good. It’s considered a state of being that we practice even when life is messy, painful, or unfair. Several yogic ideas speak directly to loving through difficult moments.

1. Ahimsa — Love as Non-Harm
One of the core principles of yoga from the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali is ahimsa, which means non-violence or compassion.
When life is ugly, yoga doesn’t ask us to pretend it’s beautiful. Instead it invites us to respond with less harm and more compassion—toward ourselves and others.

Love, in this sense, is choosing:
patience instead of harshness
understanding instead of judgment
gentleness when we feel broken
Sometimes the most radical form of love is simply not adding more pain to what already hurts.

Don't forget, we can make a difference, even if it's one small act of love at a time. ❤

Tuesday Schedule:
8:30AM~Vinyasa w/Kelli
5:30PM~Yoga For Beginners with Malissa (week 6 of 6. New session starts next week.)
6:45PM~Yoga Flow w/Sandra
8:00PM~Gentle Yoga w/Sandra

Register here:
www.mindfulmovementmonroe.com

03/09/2026

Yoga reminds us that transformation rarely happens all at once.
It happens through small, consistent steps that reconnect us to ourselves.
If you’ve already started your March practice, keep going.
If you haven’t yet, today is a perfect place to begin.
Your body remembers the way back.
Meet yourself on the mat. ❤✨

Monday:
10:00AM~Yin Yoga w/Malissa
5:30PM~Gentle Yoga w/April

Register here:
www.mindfulmovementmonroe.com

03/03/2026

Beginner-Friendly Yoga in Monroe — No Experience Needed.

I’m excited to share that I’ll be teaching another session of yoga classes through Monroe County Community College beginning the week of March 16th — and I would love to see you there.

If you’ve been thinking about starting (or restarting) your yoga practice, this is such a welcoming place to begin. Seniors receive a substantial discount (almost 50% off) for these classes.

Tuesday Evenings – Beginner Yoga (almost half full).
5:30–6:30 p.m.
At the studio.
14 E. 1st Street
Monroe, MI 48161
Perfect for those who are brand new or want to revisit the foundations in a supportive, no-pressure environment.

Wednesday Lunchtime Reset
11:45 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Held at the Monroe County Community College
Health Education Building
1555 S. Raisinville Rd.
Monroe, MI 48161
A midweek breath and movement break to refresh your mind and body before heading back to work.

Thursday Evening Yoga (7 spaces left).
5:30–6:30 p.m.
At the studio
14 E. 1st Street
Monroe, MI 48161
End your day grounded, stretched, and re-centered.

Whether you’re looking to build strength, reduce stress, improve flexibility, or simply carve out time for yourself, these classes are designed to meet you exactly where you are.
This is a collaboration with the studio and the college, so participants will need to register through the college.

You can register online at:
https://monroeccc.augusoft.net
or call the college at 734.242.7300.

Let’s move, breathe, and grow together this spring.
Meet me on the mat, Malissa

  Winter and Summer 2026 registration is now open! Interested in cooking, art, getting healthy, drone flying or starting a new career? MCCC’s Lifelong Learning program has a variety of noncredit classes to help you explore your interests and build new skills. Search available classes under the "...

03/03/2026

There is something about the first week of March that feels like a quiet turning point.
The light lingers a little longer. The air softens. And even here in Monroe, you can sense that change is on its way. ☀️🥳

If you’ve felt off track, tired, or disconnected… this is your reminder: You don’t need to be perfect. You just need to begin again.

Tuesday’s Schedule:
8:30am-Vinyasa w/Kelli
5:30pm-Beginner Yoga w/Malissa (class 5 of 6. Class is full).
6:45pm-Yoga Flow w/Sandra
8:00pm-Gentle Yoga w/Sandra

Register here: www.mindfulmovementmonroe.com

03/02/2026

March comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb.
And honestly… so do we.

Some days, we arrive on our mat feeling strong, fiery, and determined.
On other days, we come in tender, tired, needing softness.
Yoga makes space for all of it.

The lion reminds us of our power —
our breath, our courage, our ability to rise.

The lamb reminds us of our gentleness —
our compassion, our patience, our willingness to slow down.

This month, let your practice hold it all.

Strong and soft.
Effort and ease.
Movement and stillness.
You don’t have to choose one version of yourself.
You are allowed to be both.

See you on the mat.
~Mindful Movement Yoga

Monday's Schedule:
10:00AM: Yin Yoga w/Malissa
5:30PM: Gentle Yoga w/April

Register here:
www.mindfulmovementmonroe.com

02/27/2026

Some seasons feel heavy.
Some days feel longer than others.
But this moment? It’s temporary. ❤
Life moves in waves. There are stretches where everything feels aligned… and then there are the hiccups. The important thing isn’t perfection. It’s persistence.
Just keep doing your best.
Not someone else’s best.
Not yesterday’s best.
Your best — today.
Maybe your best looks like showing up to your mat.
Maybe it’s taking one deep breath before reacting.
Maybe it’s simply choosing kindness toward yourself.
Small, steady effort adds up. Growth rarely happens all at once — it happens when we keep returning.
If you’re in a hard moment right now, stay with it. Breathe through it. Move gently. Live fully.
You are stronger than this season.

With love,
Mindful Movement

Weekend Schedule:
Friday:
6:00AM~Yoga w/Malissa (online only)
10:00AM~Gentle Yoga w/April

Saturday:
8:30AM~Yoga Flow w/Malissa
10:00AM~Gentle Yoga w/Shannon

Sunday:
8:30AM~Yoga Flow w/Kerry

Join us.
Register at:
www.mindfulmovementmonroe.com

02/24/2026

You don’t always need a plan.
Sometimes you just need you need to breathe, trust, let go, and see what happens.

Let go, and let things flow. ❤️✨

Tuesday’s Schedule:
8:30am-Vinyasa with Kelli
5:30pm-Yoga for beginners w/Malissa (week 4 of 6. Class is full).

Register here: www.mindfulmovementmonroe.com

The 6:45pm and 8:00pm classes are cancelled today. They will resume next week.

02/23/2026

Good morning. ❤

Only 25 days till spring!
We got this.

A few classes are canceled today and tomorrow due to unforeseen circumstances. Please make sure you register for classes, to ensure that the class that you normally attend is still on the schedule this week. Sorry for the inconvenience.

Monday's Schedule:
10:00AM~Yin Yoga w/Malissa
5:30PM~GENTLE YOGA IS CANCELED this evening. It will return next week.

6:00PM~Malissa teaches a free Yoga class every Monday at Frenchtown Township Community and Event Center located at: 2621 N Dixie Hwy, Monroe, MI 48162
No registration is required for this class. Just show up.

See you soon.
Move Gently. Live Fully.
❤ Mindful Movement

www.mindfulmovementmonroe.com

02/19/2026

It’s okay to get off track.
Life isn’t a straight line. It’s a series of little hiccups… missed routines, distracted days, moments where we feel upside down or out of sync. That doesn’t mean you’ve failed. It means you’re human.
What matters most isn’t perfection — it’s return.

Return to your breath.
Return to what feels true.
Return to what is important to you.
Every time you come back, you build strength.
Every time you begin again, you grow wiser.
Every time you step back onto your mat, you practice resilience.
Yoga teaches us that progress isn’t about never wobbling — it’s about steadying yourself again and again with compassion.

So if you’ve drifted… come back.
If you’ve paused… begin again.
If you’ve forgotten… remember who you are.
Get back on your mat.
Your practice is still there.
And so are you. 🤍

With love,
Mindful Movement ✨

Weekend Schedule:

Friday:
10:00AM~Gentle Yoga w/Malissa

Saturday:
🧘‍♀️New Class: 8:30AM~Yoga Flow w/Malissa
10:00~Gentle Yoga w/Sandra

Sunday:
8:30AM~Yoga w/Kerry
🧘‍♀️Welcome Kerry! Join for free (this week only, limited space available).
Registration is required.

Register here:
www.mindfulmovementmonroe.com

02/19/2026

Life may not always take us where we expect it to, but we always end up where we need to be.
Do your best, and make the most out of today. ❤

Thursday Schedule:
4:00PM~Women's Wellness Flow w/Malissa
5:30PM~Yoga through MCCC w/Malissa (Week 3 of 6. Class is full).

Register here:
www.mindfulmovementmonroe.com