
About Blue Lotus

Every moment offers us the choice to practice peace.
The goal of a yoga practice is a state of contentment.
… Among other things ;)
Any class format, any practice of yoga, touches our physical, energetic and subtle bodies.
I encourage participants to practice with intention. Doing so helps us increase our determination and power on all levels.
We should finish every practice feeling energized, not spent. Leave with a sense of peaceful empowerment. Centered, right-minded and ready to show up for the tasks ahead.
Class formats
For me, yoga is yoga. Whatever your need, we can adapt a plan or practice to suit a variety of formats or needs:
Hatha yoga/vinyasa flow
Meditation and pranayama (breath-control)
Gentle, yin and restorative yoga
Seniors/chair yoga
Yoga nidra (the yoga of conscious sleep)
Personalized practice consultations and recommendations

Private & Personalized One-on-Ones
Contact me to create a program for personal or group practice! Let’s meet to talk about your situation and goals.
Background
Michael Kooiman (pronounced KOY-mǝn) is a Yoga Alliance Registered Yoga Teacher, E-RYT 200, RYT 500. My yoga education includes two wonderful programs:
Yoga Alliance RYT 500, December 2020.
Devanadi Yoga (Minneapolis, Minn.) 340hr Yoga Teacher Training, November 2020
Focus of curriculum: An advanced training on traditional haṭha, tantra & classical yoga, meditation, anatomy, intelligent practice design and energy medicine, one-on-one work and ayurveda.
Yoga Alliance RYT 200, June 2018.
YogaFit 200-Hour Teacher Training Program, June 2018
Focus of curriculum: Foundational training in asana, communication skills and the tradition of yoga. Special focus on seniors/chair yoga, anatomy and alignment, prenatal, YogaFit for Warriors (PTSD) and yoga nidra.
As a Registered Yoga Teacher, I adhere to principles that foster safe and respectful practices. These are defined by the Yoga Alliance Ethical Commitment and Scope of Practice.