Hi, I'm Jan Michael

Helping people move, breathe, and rest with greater confidence and ease.
 

Many people come to yoga because they want to move with less discomfort, improve balance and confidence, navigate the challenges of aging, or find ways to work with stress and fatigue.
 

Whether you are living with chronic pain, osteoporosis, arthritis, balance concerns, or simply looking for greater ease in everyday life, you are welcome here.

I created Steady Steps® Yoga to help people discover practical ways to feel more comfortable, capable, and at home in their bodies.
 

My Journey
 

My path to yoga began during a stressful period in my life in 2008. What started as a way to manage stress gradually became a lifelong exploration of movement, breath, awareness, and well-being.
 

My experiences with balance challenges, osteoarthritis, and stress deepened my appreciation for the many ways yoga can support people through change, recovery, and the realities of everyday life.
 

These experiences deepened my appreciation for the many ways yoga can help us navigate pain, change, recovery, and the realities of aging. Over time, this curiosity led me to become a yoga teacher and eventually an IAYT-certified yoga therapist.
 

My Approach
 

My role is not to fix people.

My role is to help people explore movement, breath, and rest in ways that support their goals and their lives.
 

I believe

• I believe awareness creates possibilities.
   

• I believe small changes can make a meaningful difference.
   

• I believe support is an essential part of healing and growth.
   

• I believe confidence develops through experience, not perfection.
   

Whether we are exploring movement, breathing, Restorative Yoga, or Yoga Nidra, the goal is not perfection.

The goal is discovering what helps you move through life with greater confidence, comfort, and ease.
 

Professional Credentials

Jan Michael, C-IAYT

E-RYT 200 • RYT 500
 

Specialized Training
 

Relax and Renew® Restorative Yoga
• Level 1 – Judith Hanson Lasater
• Level 2 – Judith Hanson Lasater
 

Divine Sleep® Yoga Nidra
• Jennifer Reis
 

Yoga for Arthritis
• Level 1 – Steffany Moonaz
 

Integrative Yoga for Seniors
• Duke Integrative Medicine
 

Yoga for Healthy Aging
• Baxter Bell, MD
 

Yoga for Osteoporosis
• Ellen Saltonstall
• Loren Fishman, MD
• Lynn Crimando
 

Through Steady Steps® Yoga, I offer a welcoming space to explore movement, breath, and rest, and reconnect with your body's natural wisdom.
 

My hope is that each student leaves feeling steadier, stronger, and more at home in themselves.

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