My Own Yoga

09/24/2026

Along with practicing the physical parts of yoga, I like to study yoga philosophy, too. I’ll share with you a secret - your physical practice also advances when you study and practice the other facets of yoga. I know that’s hard to believe, but it’s true. Yoga is a holistic endeavor. ☺️

Currently, I’m enrolled in a course on the Bhagavad Gita, which I’ve been loving! Already quite familiar with the text, it’s nice to have a guide to help me go deeper in understanding.

What’s on your radar for deeper study?

09/18/2026

09/15/2026

Every morning, I practice asana at 6am. It's not always hammock-assisted yoga, but this day it was. 😄

09/13/2026

“Never forget how beautiful you are,” the mirror told me.

09/09/2026

New Article for inspiration & education!
DON’T LET THE HOW OVERRIDE THE WHY

Yoga teachers are students, too. And this summer, one lesson really stood out.

https://www.unnatayoga.com/2026/09/01/dont-let-the-how-override-the-why/

09/05/2026

The kids are heading back to school. And after a summer of travel and teaching in Texas and Finland, I’m back home, too!

The full My Own Yoga schedule is also back, making this a great time to return to your yoga practice, get moving again, and feel good in your body.

See you on the mat or in the hammock!

08/07/2026

Is it possible to adapt to life’s evolving landscape without giving up on standards?

Read a yogic perspective: Holding Standards, Embracing Change in the Unnata Yoga Journal

https://www.unnatayoga.com/2026/07/29/holding-standards-embracing-change/

07/14/2026

The schedule will be dramatically reduced for the rest of the summer.

Check the website for available dates and times. 😄

07/13/2026

You are what you 💭 think.

07/09/2026

Oh! That's cool. One of my blog posts is being featured on the Alternative Balance Website.

Since they are an insurance company, most of their blog posts have to do with business and/or liability.

My post about breath adds some variety. You could say it's a "breath" of fresh air! 😅

Written by Michelle Dortignac, founder of Unnata® Aerial Yoga We always hear that the breath is important to yoga, and yet collectively, as a society, we most often only celebrate the external shapes of the yoga postures – who can bend the most, who can demonstrate strength enough to stand on the...