Michelle is one of the most gifted yoga teachers I've had in more than 15 years of yoga classes. Not only does she effortlessly create a setting where – in just 45 minutes – I'm able to leave behind whatever I was absorbed with in my work and properly focus on my body or my breath or not thinking, but she teaches with joy and humour and her classes are always evolving. I've been organising the bookings for our office classes for years now and part of my reward in doing this is having the other students tell me how much they love her teaching and can't wait for each week's class.
Nina, Environment Victoria
At Work Yoga has been a saviour for my stiff old body. My back and neck troubles have disappeared and I come out of the classes feeling physically and mentally refreshed and energetic. Michelle is a wonderful teacher: precise and instructive, and very positive and encouraging. And I love the fact that I don’t have to go home, get changed and drag myself out to an evening class!
James, BirdLife Australia
In the 3 years I’ve attended At Work Yoga, my strength and flexibility have increased dramatically. With Jasmine's classes, I don't think I've ever been so challenged, in a good way. I have built strength and form in so many different areas - which I just wasn't getting from pilates (after 10 years of practice). The sense of calm yoga brings is heavenly, and just what I need at work. The teachers are very experienced, knowledgeable and friendly. Their personal feedback to my needs has made yoga a great experience. Highly recommended!
Mary-Jane Willis, NAB
Since I began attending Michelle's classes over two years ago at the 60L Green Building, I noticed I’ve become more mindful and focussed on my movements, which is due to Michelle's attentive guidance. She is a true inspiration and we are very lucky to have found such a talented and generous teacher. Her very calming way with teaching makes me think more about myself and less about what everyone else is doing. Thanks so much.
Viv Black, Housing Resources
I have been attending yoga classes with At Work Yoga for over two years. I love going to my 1.30 pm class each Tuesday and learning more about how to move my body with each exercise, and especially remembering to breathe properly. Michelle is a wonderful teacher and is so unbelievably flexible. She explains each exercise so concisely and makes it very clear so I feel I am doing it properly. If I happen to have a leg bending out more than it should or an arm that is not straight, Michelle gently corrects my position and I must say that it feels so much better. I highly recommend At Work Yoga classes because it’s time out for you.
Eula Black, Planning Institute
I've tried a number of different yoga classes over the years, but this is the first one I’ve found that is easy to commit to. I started as a beginner, and the practice is challenging and never boring. It works your strength, flexibility and balance, but you really notice improvements as the weeks pass. Michelle is a passionate, upbeat teacher, and because it happens at work it is very convenient.
Charlie, Environment Victoria
I have been participating in the At Work Yoga classes for the past three years and would consider myself a regular! Yoga is an important part of my life and I really enjoy taking a break from my desk and devoting time to myself and my wellbeing. The classes are well paced and over the last few years I have seen a huge improvement in my flexibility and body awareness. Michelle is an excellent teacher with years of experience and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend At Work Yoga to my colleagues and friends.
Sarah, NAB
At work yoga has become the foundation stone and the launching pad of my week. Through her gentle and lively precision, Michelle has taught me more about my body and general wellbeing in 45 minutes each week than I knew there was to learn. At work yoga is the business. Do it.
Freja, Victorian Parliamentary Greens
I have been doing yoga twice a week at lunch times with Sandie and Jasmine for over a year and the overall benefits of this practice are indescribable. Being an office worker, before doing regular yoga with At Work at Yoga I was seeing the Osteopath weekly for 6 months due to the discomfort in my neck,shoulders and back. I now see my Osteo maximum once a month as yoga has helped with my posture and body awareness. I also do regular exercise and I have found that yoga has not only helped with my flexibility, but through concentrating and regulating my breathing it assists with pushing through a difficult pose, PT exercise or any stressful situation. I have a regular time blocked in my calendar for yoga each week as I know that it doesn't matter how busy I am- if I can make time for yoga then afterwards I will feel more grounded and centred and in turn be more productive and less stressed when returning to my desk. Classes being held in our building is so convenient, caters for all levels, and both teachers are FANTASTIC. I highly recommend At Work At Yoga!
Jess, NAB
At Work Yoga is the perfect mental break in the working day. It gives your mind an opportunity to switch off and rest while focusing on your body and breath. After only 45 minutes the sense of rejuvenation, clarity and lightness makes the rest of the day fly by with increased productivity and the ability to maintain an objective state of mind. Michelle’s style of teaching is beautifully instructive, gentle, and occasionally humourous. I’ve been practicing yoga for over 10 years, and would recommend At Work Yoga to anyone at any level interested in becoming more in tune with their brain and body, and the world around them.
Jen, BirdLife Australia
I have been doing various styles of yoga regularly for the past 11 years including Ashtanga, Iyengar, Hatha and Flow. I’ve been coming to AWY for just over three years and have had two instructors during that time. I find it challenging to get to an exercise class at lunchtime and I’ve found the service that AWY gives you is fantastic. The instructors are friendly and flexible of mind as well as body. It doesn’t matter if you are a couple of minutes late or have to leave a few minutes early: they are very accommodating. They cater for all levels and make participants feel welcome and good about themselves. I love the energy and the head clearing that yoga gives me. Hugh, my current teacher, asks us to find gratitude and I find myself smiling and infused with warmth. It is a great way to re-energise, flex and strengthen. I always get something positive out of each class and have been regularly recommending it to others – some of whom have subsequently joined.
Annie, NAB
