Evolution of Embodied Practice

Unleash the Power of Embodiment for
Mental, Emotional & Physical Wellbeing
Aligned with Nature & the Heart of Yoga

For yoga & movement practitioners & teachers
to enhance the benefits of movement as a
medicine for our changing world.

Virtual Yoga Retreat

EVENT DASHBOARD

So glad you've joined us!
Below is everything you need to tune in to the virtual training.
Start by watching the welcome video.
I can't wait to connect with you!

WELCOME ~ START HERE

EVOLUTION OF EMBODIED PRACTICE RETREAT FLOW

✧ Session 1 ✧ Embodiment is Everything: BodyMind is ONE

✧ Session 2 ✧ State of Flow: Yoga & Freedom

✧ Session 3 ✧ Made to Move: Variety is the Medicine

✧ Session 4 ✧ Life is Emergent Play: Mindful Curiosity & "What If?"

✧ Session 5 ✧ Self Study=Self Care: Decolonization & Regeneration

Each session includes lecture, learning, inquiry & investigation, movement, play, Q&A, and even PRIZES!
The Evolution of Embodied Practice is an integrative, whole person, body-centered & uplifting event welcoming ALL.

TRAINING LOGISTICS

Thank you all for such an amazing, thoughtful, nourishing & inspiring virtual retreat!

Your feedback has floored me, thank you. It's my honor to share these ideas with you! May they be of benefit to you and ripple out through you. If you'd like to go deeper in this learning, or if you have any questions, reach out anytime!

The next opportunity to dive deep into the wonder of body+mind science in support living yoga is the Embodied Resilience Atelier. The ERA merges ancient+modern & science+spirit to expand your wonder+creativity, spark your passion+motivation & give you practical tools to apply to embodied practice, to a more balanced & vital life, and to sharing as a teacher if that's your path... get ready to stand out by helping students feel better than ever. This path changes lives... including your own!

✩ Access Replays HERE ✩

Extra Gift ~ Unwind & Yoga Nidra

✩ Learn about the Atelier ✩

Enjoy the recording of our bonus, post-retreat embodied practice below.

Or, click HERE to watch directly on Vimeo. You can replay & enjoy this class as much as you like!

Bonus Yoga Nidra recording from Michelle Van Straaten

Root - Rise Yoga NidraMichelle Van Straaten

00:00 / 33:55

Other ways to continue to explore these concepts & practice together:

I send out short & longer practices in every newsletter, so stay tuned there!
Join live: Prana Vinyasa Wednesdays 630-730pm PT - in-person in SF or virtual + replay for 3 days
In the Kutilaa School on Thinkific - you can purchase Collections by theme ~ these get added to over time!
Join the Embodied Resilience Atelier
Save the date for the Living Yoga Virtual Retreat Sept 21-23, 2023
Ask me about the Kutilaa 300HR advanced Yoga Teacher Training
Connect on your favorite platform:
- Find a variety of on-demand practices on Vimeo
- Find short movement medicine moments & reposting social media lives on my YouTube channel
- Connect on Instagram
- Join the Embodied Resilience Facebook Group

RESOURCES FOR INSPIRATION

Michelle Van Straaten on the Joanne Avison Podcast - a poetic & scientific exploration of cutting-edge fascia science & spirit with a bit more of our guest Michelle's story & journey!

Amy Cuddy's Ted Talk - body language shapes how you are & power poses

Life on Land - book on the power of vibration, sound, fluid body & freeing life force communication

Stolen Focus - book about healing our loss of attention span, touched many fascinating & relevant topics related to our investigation

Flow Genome Project - research on flow states in a variety of contexts

Heart Math Institute - research on heart-brain & group coherence

Playlist from the Evolution of Embodied Practice Retreat

Playlist from the bonus post-retreat practice

I'm so glad you're here...

After a complex and challenging journey through body breakdown...

I learned (the hard way!) how precious it is to reclaim embodied practice with deepened understanding of bodymind science, humble reverence to ancient teachings & renewed childlike wonder.

Movement is medicine for the body, mind & soul & Yoga a path of living wisdom in our lives.

I truly believe that the potency of embodied practice has the power to change the world.

I can't wait to share some of the ways we're learning to make it even better.

We're all in this together.

Michelle

It's so clear you've put years of thought and care into these sessions. I am very impressed. The presentations, the slides, everything is so well thought out. The ideas are clear, compelling, and important. Just wow.

Ethan C.

Your contribution to the evolution of yoga asana, grounded in years of study, practice, and sharing adds an opening for engagement, growth, and deeper understanding (and hopefully acceptance) of self and everyone.

Robin F.

It is obvious that Michelle teaches both from the heart and from a profound understanding of the body and all of the stories it carries within it.

She's a luminous & warm-hearted teacher.

Beth L.

I love the way you're thinking, cross-pollinating disciplines, and constantly experimenting. Your practices have always felt like playful, supple, buffet-style, resonant goodness. In LOVE with the idea of embodiment as a form of political and environmental activism.

Emma D.

Michelle truly embodies the extended training and years of teaching she's dedicated over the decades. It's clear how much passion she has and how she really lives her life through these practices.

The training was incredible.

Amy M.

Thank you for a wonderful workshop- it was very curious and interesting to experience familiar postures & movement in a different way & from a new perspectives. Thank you bringing so much light into this field! I absolutely love your approach and your energy!

Evolution of Embodied Practice

Unleash the Power of Embodiment for
Mental, Emotional & Physical Wellbeing
Aligned with Nature & the Heart of Yoga

For yoga & movement practitioners & teachers
to enhance the benefits of movement as a
medicine for our changing world.

Virtual Yoga Retreat

EVENT DASHBOARD

So glad you've joined us!
Below is everything you need to tune in to the virtual training.
Start by watching the welcome video.
I can't wait to connect with you!

WELCOME ~ START HERE

EVOLUTION OF EMBODIED PRACTICE RETREAT FLOW

Each session includes lecture, learning, inquiry & investigation, movement, play, Q&A, and even PRIZES!
The Evolution of Embodied Practice is an integrative, whole person, body-centered & uplifting event welcoming ALL.

TRAINING LOGISTICS

Thank you all for such an amazing, thoughtful, nourishing & inspiring virtual retreat!

Your feedback has floored me, thank you. It's my honor to share these ideas with you! May they be of benefit to you and ripple out through you. If you'd like to go deeper in this learning, or if you have any questions, reach out anytime!

RESOURCES FOR INSPIRATION

I'm so glad you're here...

Michelle

Ethan C.

Robin F.

Beth L.

Emma D.

Amy M.

Maggie C.

Pessimism is a luxury for a less urgent time.
Now is a time for vigorous and positive action.
~ Amanda Ravenhill

Evolution of Embodied Practice

Unleash the Power of Embodiment for Mental, Emotional & Physical Wellbeing Aligned with Nature & the Heart of Yoga

For yoga & movement practitioners & teachers to enhance the benefits of movement as a medicine for our changing world.

Virtual Yoga Retreat

EVENT DASHBOARD

So glad you've joined us! Below is everything you need to tune in to the virtual training. Start by watching the welcome video. I can't wait to connect with you!

WELCOME ~ START HERE

EVOLUTION OF EMBODIED PRACTICE RETREAT FLOW

Each session includes lecture, learning, inquiry & investigation, movement, play, Q&A, and even PRIZES! The Evolution of Embodied Practice is an integrative, whole person, body-centered & uplifting event welcoming ALL.

TRAINING LOGISTICS

Thank you all for such an amazing, thoughtful, nourishing & inspiring virtual retreat!

Your feedback has floored me, thank you. It's my honor to share these ideas with you! May they be of benefit to you and ripple out through you. If you'd like to go deeper in this learning, or if you have any questions, reach out anytime!

RESOURCES FOR INSPIRATION

I'm so glad you're here...

Michelle

Ethan C.

Robin F.

Beth L.

Emma D.

Amy M.

Maggie C.

Pessimism is a luxury for a less urgent time. Now is a time for vigorous and positive action. ~ Amanda Ravenhill

Unleash the Power of Embodiment for
Mental, Emotional & Physical Wellbeing
Aligned with Nature & the Heart of Yoga

For yoga & movement practitioners & teachers
to enhance the benefits of movement as a
medicine for our changing world.

So glad you've joined us!
Below is everything you need to tune in to the virtual training.
Start by watching the welcome video.
I can't wait to connect with you!

Each session includes lecture, learning, inquiry & investigation, movement, play, Q&A, and even PRIZES!
The Evolution of Embodied Practice is an integrative, whole person, body-centered & uplifting event welcoming ALL.

Pessimism is a luxury for a less urgent time.
Now is a time for vigorous and positive action.
~ Amanda Ravenhill