Michelle Bappoo Yoga & Sound

I began my training as a yoga teacher in 2013 although I had been practising since I was a child. I used to watch and copy my mother in her practice and loved the beautiful shapes of trees, birds and animals that she emulated. During my training, I immersed myself in daily practice and attended as many classes, workshops, and retreats as I could find. Those early years were full of discovery — I explored Kundalini, Ashtanga, Hatha, Nada Yoga, Kirtan, and more. Over time, my focus began to shift from the purely physical aspects of yoga to the more meditative and devotional practices — Bhakti and nada yoga, mantra, meditation, pranayama, and the healing power of sound.
As a lifelong singer, songwriter, and musician, I naturally began to look for ways to weave music and yoga together. From my very first classes, sound found its way in — through the gentle ring of tingshas, the resonance of Himalayan singing bowls, or the shared energy of mantra. I love encouraging students to discover their voices: to release what has been held inside, to find courage in self-expression, and to experience the healing that comes from singing together. There is a unique power in group sound — in feeling our voices merge, our vibrations align, and our tensions melt away.