Vanessa Michielon

Vanessa is a yoga and Pilates teacher, empowering people of all walks of life to embrace yoga, Pilates and dance in order to improve physical health and achieve a balanced state of mind. 

PilatesVinyasa Flow

Also a yoga and dance lecturer in Higher Education, Vanessa has has been teaching for over 14 years, including for some of London’s top studios and UK Festivals.

Some of her specialisations include Yoga Therapy for Anxiety, Advanced Yoga Psychology, Applied Polyvagal Theory in Therapeutic Yoga for Trauma Recovery, L3 Pilates, Pre and Postnatal coaching and Contemporary Dance.

Vanessa believes that embodied movement can radically transform our life and wishes to help others find joy and purpose in their practice.

You can  download her free ebook Release your body, Ease your mind – a step-by-step guide to stress relief through movement and breath at www.vanessamichielon.com.

Latest classes by Vanessa Michielon

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Strong and supple: Full body flow
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Strong and supple: Full body flow
Vanessa Michielon
Vinyasa Flow
This comprehensive and nourishing Vinyasa flow practice offers opportunities to mindfully increase the range of motion and flexibility across our entire body, cultivating strength and fluidity through a series of circular movements that brings us from the ground to a standing position. Expect floor-based hip work, standing spinal waves, Somatic-inspired rolling patterns and guided free movements, which will leave you feeling rejuvenated and deeply connected to your body.Props: 2 yoga bricks (optional).Part of the Fluid Strength program.n.b. Vanessa was in her second trimester when filming this series. Whilst this program is not aimed at pregnant women, we are planning something specific so please watch this space!
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Hip stability and flexibility: Vinyasa and Pilates Flow
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Hip stability and flexibility: Vinyasa and Pilates Flow
Vanessa Michielon
Pilates, Vinyasa Flow
This grounding practice begins with foundational Pilates exercises to increase the active range of motion in your hips and strengthen your glutes and hamstrings. It then continues with a standing Vinyasa flow incorporating hip opening poses and balances, such as Skandasana, Goddess Pose, Standing Pigeon, Prasarita Padottonasana and Extended Side Angle with a bind. Pilates exercises include Pilates Bridges, Clamshells and Side Kick to activate every muscle in the hip area. You will leave the session feeling flexible, balanced and rejuvenated. The final class in this program will be published on Sat, 9th March.Suggested props: 2 yoga bricksPart of the Fluid Strength program.n.b. Vanessa was in her second trimester when filming this series. Whilst this program is not aimed at pregnant women, we are planning something specific so please watch this space!
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Arm balance mastery: Upper body strength flow
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Arm balance mastery: Upper body strength flow
Vanessa Michielon
Vinyasa Flow
This Vinyasa flow practice focuses on poses and drills that help you build strength in the shoulders and upper body, useful to approach Crow, Side Crow and Tittibhasana with solid foundations and self-confidence. Come with an open and playful mind, stay for the feel-good effect! The next class in this program will be published on Thurs, 7th March.Suggested props: 2 yoga bricks.Part of the Fluid Strength program.n.b. Vanessa was in her second trimester when filming this series. Whilst this program is not aimed at pregnant women, we are planning something specific so please watch this space!