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Introduction: I love helping people feel better about themselves physically and mentally. I believe everyone has more power to unlock within themselves. I enjoy making others stronger and becoming closer to who they truly want to be. Dance, Fitness, Martial Arts, Yoga... I began my Yoga practice in 1996 in New York City and have studied with world-renowned teachers on both coasts. I have been working with private clients since the mid-1990s on increasing physical awareness and strength, overall wellness and connecting the body, mind and breath. I come to Yoga teaching with a background in modern dance and martial arts, graduating from New York University in 1994. Techniques and bodywork studied: Dance: Ballet, Modern, African, Jazz, Butoh; Alexander Technique, Meditation and Massage. In 1997, I became an American Council on Exercise Certified Personal Fitness Trainer. In 2001, I achieved my first of two Black Belts (Hwa Rang Do and Shotokan Karate) and began teaching Martial Arts in 2002 in Los Angeles. After the birth of my son, I began my Yoga teacher training, becoming 200 hr certified with Yoga Alliance in 2010. In 2011, while pregnant with my daughter, I began teaching Pre-natal Yoga. I currently see clients in their home or in my home studio, privately/semi-privately for 45, 60 or 90-minute sessions. I believe everyone has more physical and mental potential than they readily realize. My goal is to help you achieve your goals, guiding you one small step at a time, in a safe, supportive and healthy manner. Add'l reviews on Yelp.

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Hired 5 times

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14 years in business

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This pro accepts payments via Apple Pay, Cash, Check, Credit card, PayPal, Square cash app, Venmo, and Zelle.

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Customers rated this pro highly for professionalism, work quality, and responsiveness.

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Lauren B.

Mar 15, 2019

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Hired on Thumbtack

Michelle is a wonderful instructor. I have no yoga experience at all and now I know at least 5-10 poses I can practice at home. I am definitely going to continue with her for a few lessons to sharpen my skills

Details: 1 student (one-on-one with instructor) • 41 - 50 years old • No yoga preference • No experience • General fitness (e.g., weight loss, toning) • I travel to the yoga instructor

Private Yoga Instruction

Joey S.

Jul 28, 2017

I'm so very glad that I found Michelle as a yoga instructor. I can say that her classes are so well done. Each class is a different experience. There is no pressure and she always makes you feel so comfortable on and off the mat. Because of her I'm able to feel comfortable to try different inversions and poses. She knows how to help each student reach their potential. In addition, she has amazing playlists which helps the flow. Lastly, she includes humor which makes every class a fun time. If you want to try yoga or have been doing it a long time I highly encourage you to take a class with Michelle. Namaste!!

Dustin K.

Feb 18, 2018

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Hired on Thumbtack

Michelle is wonderful! After our initial private session of couples yoga, my wife and I knew on the spot that we would be booking ongoing appointments

Details: Intermediate • Beginner • Relaxation • General fitness (e.g., weight loss, toning) • No preference • 31-40 • Group lessons (for 2 people) • Yes, I have space • The yoga instructor travels to me

Private Yoga Instruction

John B.

Jul 28, 2017

Since I started practicing yoga in November 2014, I have been attending Michelle Ingkavet Cavanagh's classes regularly. Michelle is an outstanding yoga instructor in every sense of the word. She is a gifted yoga instructor and her classes are always challenging which is exactly what I want in my practice. Michelle always pays great attention to detail and takes great care in offering assistance to students when they need it. I have taken classes with many good yoga instructors but Michelle has a very unique ability to flow seamlessly through vinyasa yoga poses in her classes as if they are second nature to her. Michelle's students have great confidence in her abilities and trust her implicitly. She has a great sense of humor and her manner is such that she makes students feel at ease while in class. She is always quick to assure us that we are capable of achieving great things inside the studio as well as outside if we maintain the right mindset. There is a reason why attendance for Michelle's classes is always excellent. She has helped me tremendously with my practice and I have achieved new heights that I never thought were possible. Michelle is a great yoga instructor but most of all she is a wonderful woman and a great inspiration to everyone! John B.

Ann A.

Aug 5, 2017

Michelle's classes are fun, challenging yet not intimidating. Classes are well structured with many options for all levels. The class atmosphere is energetic and supportive. If you want to learn inversions, Michelle is and excellent teacher able to guide you past your sticking points.

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Michelle Cavanagh

FAQs

What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
I have a flat rate per 45, 60 or 90 minutes. I offer discounts for packs of 6, 12, 18 or 24 sessions.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
I ask questions to find out what my client's goals are, what experience or injuries they've had, and what reservations or concerns there might be. I assess my client's individual physical abilities: range of motion, alignment, and ease or difficulty of various types of movement.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
1994: Dance Education, New York University: Ballet, Modern, Alexander Technique, African, Jazz, Japanese Butoh and massage. 1997: American Council on Exercise, Certified Personal Fitness Trainer. 2001: Black Belt, Hwa Rang Do. 2004: Black Belt, Shotokan Karate. 2010: 200-hour Yoga Alliance - Yoga Instruction. 2018: Restorative Yoga - Yoga Alliance certification.