MICHELLE GANPAT

Michelle is an ERYT-750 (Expert Registered Yoga Teacher). She traveled to Rishikesh, India the yoga capital of the world to complete and earn the preeminent RYT-500 designation. In 2017 she was a speaker at the International Day of Yoga and World Peace Event at the United Nations, and in 2018 she joined the Her Honor Mentoring Program as their Yoga and meditation teacher. Michelle is a certified kid's yoga and meditation teacher specializing in working with adolescent and teens.

As a former EMT and athlete Michelle understands how trauma affects deep layers within the physical body and mind. Her specialty lies within working in urban communities and with trauma affected communities. Michelle’s classes are not
typical western style yoga, instead each class is planned and executed using all 8 limbs of the yoga practice. Each class begins with gratitude, intention setting and aroma therapy. It is accessible to all human beings regardless of age or physical capabilities.

As a lifelong athlete, her practice envelopes an esteemed appreciation for the healing benefits of yoga and Ayurveda. Michelle has led international yoga retreats, workshops, and has been a co-teacher on teacher training programs for adults and kids.

Michelle is the owner of Sweet Karma Yoga a mobile yoga unit bringing yoga to schools and communities in NYC, Westchester and Dutchess Counties.