Michael Fernandez
Michael has been described as gentle, kind, patient, and fun-loving, and these qualities are reflected in his teaching. He performed his teacher training at the Bhakti Yoga Movement Center in Portland, Oregon, and received his certification in 2017. Since that time, he has completed numerous training and certification sessions in traditional, accessible, and restorative yoga.
Michael came to yoga relatively late in life as a means of healing a body that had endured decades of cycling and running. At the behest of his acupuncturist, he began practicing yoga regularly in 2012 and has conscientiously applied himself to the practice since then. He is a firm believer in lifelong learning and continues to apply himself to expanding his skill and knowledge base. He is currently pursuing certification to teach Qigong, a Chinese healing and martial art.
Michael’s current focus in yoga is on gentle and accessible yoga, especially as they apply to more mature adults. His classes typically incorporate elements of traditional yoga, meditation, Qigong, chair yoga, and somatic movement.