My Own Yoga

Small-group Yoga classes with Michelle Dortignac, a certified teacher with decades of experience — taught from her cozy in-home studio in Lancaster, PA.

Yoga that’s personal, practical, and grounded in decades of experience.

06/18/2026

I think what I'm saying here, is that I don't necessarily love doing sit ups. But I am always happy with how I feel later, when my core is strong.
This can be said about anything. One of the benefits to this type of discipline, is to learn how to be disciplined in general. It's all about not letting our attachments and aversions win. 😊

06/14/2026

06/06/2026

Don’t let your mind talk you out of taking the first step on the journey to your dream.

Not knowing exactly where the path will lead is part of the adventure! 😄

06/02/2026

Have you ever heard someone use the word "cheat" in yoga? What do you think?

June’s yoga education article
Define Progress: Rethinking the Word “Cheat” in Yoga

I hear many students and teachers not to “cheat” when practicing specific yoga positions. Even though it’s good to teach students that yoga isn’t a sport to win, I do wonder if “cheat” is the best word to use?

Find the article on the Unnata Yoga website in the Journal.

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