Savannah Private Yoga and Meditation

Michael Plasha E-RYT 500, YACEP, RPYT

I directed a successful yoga studio in Erie, PA for over 25 years that won several “best of” awards. I was ready for warmer weather and new opportunities. My wife and I fell in love with Savannah and our family will be residing with you in June! Here’s what I bring to you even now with Zoom. I have taught over 14,000 classes. That’s over 20,000 hours of teaching experience! I have learned a lot from my students including how to make these ancient practices accessible to all regardless of physical conditions. I have given over 1,000 private lessons including adapting yoga for Back Pain, MS, Parkinson’s, Heart Conditions, Fibromyalgia, Cancer, Addiction, Trauma and several other chronic conditions. My work with a hospital based rehabilitation program for patients recovering from back and hip surgery was highlighted in Yoga Journal.

I craft private lessons and private group classes based on needs and interests. Group classes are a mix of alignment focused Hatha and Vinyasa with options to adapt the forms to your body. Mindfulness and restorative yoga is deeply relaxing and healing. You do need props for those classes like bolsters, blankets, blocks and straps. Gentle chair yoga is also offered. The science of Ayurveda informs what is best to bring your body-type into perfect balance.

I am certified in Ayurveda and Yoga, Yoga for the Heart for heart disease and cancer, and Prenatal Yoga.

My experience is in addition to over 1,000 hours of training from the Integral Yoga Institute, the American Institute of Vedic Studies, Iyengar, Ashtanga, Kripalu, and Viniyoga schools. I have presented at Yoga Alliance and Integral Yoga teachers
conferences.

I am also a Mindfulness and Stress Management Consultant and my clients include Fortune 500 companies, non-profits and school districts. My meditation and yoga trainings have been approved by NASW.

“Michael has taken postural yoga to the next level.”
– Swami Karunananda, Director of Raja Yoga Teacher Training – Integral Yoga Institute

Michael is at the cutting edge of yoga in America. His approach will hopefully become mainstream in about 5 years.
– Swami Asokananda, President Integral Yoga Institute – NYC

Client Testimonials

Jan

“I am a woman in my late 50’s who is not athletic, and I started attending Michael’s Yoga classes about 3 years ago. I am always encouraged to listen to my body and go out of the posture as soon as it does not feel right for me where I am now. The biggest benefit I have gotten from my classes at Plasha is that I have been inspired to follow a path to serious meditation, and I took the 25 hour class for Meditation Teacher training. I have
no interest in teaching, but the study enhanced my meditation practice in every way. This is yoga for your mind and body. Round bodies, old bodies, not just competitive gym
yoga. I feel the most peaceful in my entire week when I leave class Monday evening, and I am now pretty good at knowing how to welcome that peace into my daily life.”

Kathleen

“I have been taking classes with Michael for more than twenty years. Michael’s warmth, kindness, and depth of knowledge are beyond compare. Not only have I gained physical
strength and flexibility through his classes, but I have been challenged to examine my thoughts and actions through the practice, which is far more than poses alone. If you want a trendy, westernized hot yoga experience, this isn’t the place. If you want to explore a holistic approach to mind, body, and spiritual health, deeply rooted in tradition, try his classes in Savannah!”

Scott

“If you want authentic yoga that focuses on the mind-body-breath connection and provides personal growth lessons taught by a highly experienced instructor who lives his life based on wisdom tradition teachings and history, this is where you need to be. Michael sees and understands the needs of his clients and tailors his instruction to suit. He suggests pose modifications based on ability level and health restrictions, providing options for those seeking a more challenging experience, but stressing safety in all poses. He does this in a nurturing manner with a dose of humor and without hubris or mandating.”

Teacher Training Testimonials

Kim

“The Teacher Training was an amazing experience. I grew in ways that I never thought possible. Having the time to go delve into my yoga practice, guided by a fantastic teacher, was a powerful combination. I recommend it to anyone wanting to grow personally and spiritually, in addition to
getting a yoga teacher certification.”

Jennifer

“Overall, I am happy that I decided to take this training and I feel like I’m a new and improved version of me. I am so thankful that I met everyone in the group and plan to
continue with those friendships in the future.”

Tia

“Michael’s Integrative Plasha Teacher Training is very comprehensive and inspiring. This teacher has every right to be training others to teach as he has studied, practiced and
applied the yogic tradition to his life for years. Not only does he present the asanas in a way that makes them safe and manageable to pass on to others, but he infuses his knowledge of yogic history and philosophy every step of the way. One completes the course ready to teach a comprehensive beginner’s class while understanding the rich legacy of yogic wisdom passed down through the centuries and it’s relevance for the present.”

My focus is now with private lessons and classes. I love assessing specific needs and then crafting practices to benefit you. See my offerings here