Michele's Bio
I first began teaching Yoga more than a decade ago because someone asked me to do it.
I continued because it felt like home. In 2006 after teaching Yoga part time for many years, I
was fortunate enough to be liberated from my corporate software job. This potentially devastating
event became the birth of my studio - Seva Yoga. Now I cannot imagine my life any other way.
Being able to teach full time and introduce so many people to the practice is a privilege and a
blessing to me.
My practice and teaching has evolved greatly over the years and I have been fortunate to study
with many great and knowledgeable teachers locally and nationally. My formal training was in
Ashtanga, however my interests have led me to contemplate many disciplines of Yoga. This journey
of study has created a teaching style that is a blend of many practices in a harmonious flow. I
draw inspiration from my students, my life and nature to bring to my classes.
Mimi's Bio
RYT500 & Anusara Certified Yoga Teacher
For most of my grown up years I have practiced yoga; being on my mat became
a way to connect with my own expression of artistry and beauty. Yoga taught me
to feel at home with myself -- and in this body. It was with enthusiastic
gratitude for all I had learned, in 2004, that I began to teach. My
inspirations are : art, the beauty of the human spirit, travel, trees....and
the powerful cycles & pulse of nature. These reflect in the practice; I delight
in weaving philosophy, breath & movement into an integrated unfolding of the
poses. With an emphasis on alignment and artful precision, the student feels
safe, strong and a powerful freedom of expression. Together, we celebrate &
make more sense of the amazing mystery that is life.....and all the miraculous
connections. It is a joy to teach, and share this practice with the excellent
students at Seva Yoga. Many thanks to my dear teachers, John Friend and Betsey
Downing for their excellence, and always seeing the highest.
Gretchen's Bio
When I first experienced yoga, I was drawn in by the strength and flexibilty needed to build asanas. I loved the way my body felt after practice! Formal studies continue with the Seva Yoga Teacher Training as I integrate the work of the body, the focus of the mind, the awareness of breath. My practice continues to broaden as I begin to teach from my experience.
Service is my true love and with yoga, I am pleased to offer a practice that serves to provide comfort, explores movement, and focuses on the breath.
Jamie's Bio
I was first drawn to yoga by its stress relieving quality and its holistic approach- connecting mind,
body and spirit. Over my years of practice, I began to see its effects on my ability to handle stress, my
heightened awareness of my actions and reactions in life and how these actions affect life/situational
outcomes as well as affect other people. I also began to feel for the first time my increased ability to
clear my "monkey mind" from its constant activity allowing better clarity and presence in the moment.
When I began seeing yoga flowing in all areas of my life, I began to realize that this practice truly is a
holistic practice and also a way of life.
My vision and hope for my service to others through teaching yoga is to allow others to see their
abilities and allow the focus to no longer be on the negative of what we aren't or can't do, but instead
be shifted to what we ARE and CAN BE! Yoga has a beautiful way of changing the way we think about
the world around us as well as how to view and love ourselves. My hope is this self-love and love for all
is opened up in the minds of my students.
Amy's Bio
My personal yoga journey began as a way to cope with personal stress from a demanding career and chronic illness. Over the last three years, I have embraced the freedom available to me every time I step on my mat. During the RYT training at Seva, I found the joy of taking yoga off of my mat and bringing that joy into daily life. Offering classes, is one small way I can give back some of the freedom that I have found through this amazing practice.
Brandie's Bio I live to learn and learning has been essential to finding my purpose in life.
I teach yoga because it has opened my heart in ways I could never verbalize. It is my goal in life to elevate others to reach their goals through the emotional, physical and spiritual journey that is Yoga.
I am inspired every day by the people who are making the choice to live healthy and compassionate lives. The RYT200 Teacher Training Program offered by Seva Yoga and Michele Fife has introduced me to a life that teaches me, on a daily basis, that all the answers I'll ever need have always been right in front of me. Sharing this message with my students is what I feel called upon to do. Through this journey I hope to share a piece of that shimmering light, encourage people of all ages to create new boundaries as the connection between breath and movement opens new spaces, new possibilities and new opportunities in all facets of their lives... Void of judgment or ego. We all have a purpose and we are all inclined to live it. This is mine. I can't wait to learn yours.
Jessica's Bio
I discovered yoga on a pursuit toward emotional healing and well-being. The life-affirming principles and mindfulness practices I learned through asana and beyond changed my life and perspective completely. Yoga enabled me to fully inhabit my felt experience and engage the present moment honestly and compassionately. As my life took new direction toward freedom, truth and deeper being, yoga became my path.
My desire to share this transformative experience of grace, space and breath in my life with others led me to pursue teaching training at Seva. As a teacher, I seek to create a safe and inviting space for others to simply be and breathe. Led by breath and inquiry, the student's experience unfolds naturally and organically. Throughout practice, it is my hope and delight that the student encounter the challenge, vulnerability and joy of remaining open and present, both on and off-the-mat.
I am truly grateful for all the teachers at Seva Yoga and my fellow teacher trainees for inspiring and shaping my path as both student and teacher.
welcome to seva

Yoga is for everyOne. Our mission at Seva is to create an INclusive Yoga studio where ALL students can meet, learn, and practice. We Celebrate that there are many ways to study Yoga, and believe that Yoga is simply too vast to narrow our offerings down to a single discipline. Here you can explore and discover the practice that works for YOU
At Seva
- we offer certified instructors in Diverse Styles, who have studied and taught Yoga all over the world
- our class offerings are Varied so there is something for everyBody
- you'll find a Bright, Warm space designed to bring Harmony between body and mind
- your Yoga series will NEVER expire, and is good for ANY class on our schedule
- we offer Donation classes to keep Yoga accessible, and discounted Unlimited packages for those who just can't get enough
- we believe in Giving Back to our community
- we are simply here to serve YOU
No gimmicks. Just Yoga, and the selfless service that is Seva.
Om Shanti ~
Michele Fife, Owner and Founder, Seva Yoga
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The 2012 Teacher Training program just started accepting applications and we are already down to only 8 spots left!
This program is designed with your success as a Yoga teacher and student in mind. Program hours exceed the curriculum hours required by Yoga Alliance
If you are at all interested, reach out to Michele!
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Join us for a mulitmedia workshop with author and surgeon Ray Long MD FRCSC combining modern western science with the ancient art of Hatha Yoga.
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This is a five-day multimedia interactive workshop covering anatomy, physiology, and therapeutics for yoga practitioners and teachers.
What you will learn:
- The anatomy and physiology and physical examination of the major joints
- Muscle physiology with practical applications of PNF and other stretching techniques
- The anatomy and physiology of breathing applied to yoga
- How to analyze poses from a scientific perspective
- How to identify and manage common pathological conditions affecting the major joints
This will be a highly-educational, intense, yet fun workshop in paradise!
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Set your calendars! We are gearing up for the 3rd annual All4One event, featuring local businesses, some great bands, and a lot of fun!
This year's proceeds will benefit Farm Sanctuary and SASHA Farm in Ann Arbor



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| Thursday May 17, 2012 |
| No more classes today |
| Friday May 18, 2012 |
Classes |
| 6:00am - 7:00am |
 Explores the fundamentals of yoga poses. Learn how to breathe into the body and create a balance of effort and ease. Students will practice movements with increased body awareness to build strength, balance and flexibility. All levels welcome. |
| 8:30am - 9:30am |
 A moving meditation. This class will teach the practitioner the skills to build asanas into flowing sequences by combining breath with movement. Students will learn to refine postures while improving your flexibility, range of motion and physical strength. Appropriate for intermediate and advanced students. |
| 12:30pm - 1:45pm |
 Explores the fundamentals of yoga poses. Learn how to breathe into the body and create a balance of effort and ease. Students will practice movements with increased body awareness to build strength, balance and flexibility. All levels welcome. |
| 6:00pm - 7:15pm |
 Explores the fundamentals of yoga poses. Learn how to breathe into the body and create a balance of effort and ease. Students will practice movements with increased body awareness to build strength, balance and flexibility. All levels welcome. |
| 7:00pm - 8:15pm | |
See the full schedule
Check out May's Featured Student Abra Haley