Live Well With Michelle

My fiancé snagged this pic of me yesterday (👏🏻) and I thought I’d share exactly what was going through my mind at that moment: I had just turned to Greg and said, “Man, spraining my ankle really ruined my life.”
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I severely sprained my ankle over 2 years ago, RIGHT before we moved to New York. The timing couldn’t have possibly been worse for so many reasons, but the saddest part is that ever since then, every time I exercise I can’t help but think about all the time I’ve lost, all the muscle mass I’ve lost, all the weight I’ve gained, not knowing if or when I’ll ever get back to my active lifestyle. I’m eager to get back to it, scared to make things worse and lacking motivation, somehow all at once.
In those moments, it’s so hard not to compare myself to everyone around me, including my pre-sprained-ankle self.
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✨ That’s when I remember to focus on what I DO have and not what I don’t. ✨
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This is so important because I believe everything is always in a cycle, and it’s either going up, or it’s going down. Sometimes all it takes is a simple shift in your mindset to reverse the cycle.
Just know that if you’re feeling this way, I see you, and you’re not alone.
Recovery is no joke and it takes as much of a toll on us emotionally as it does physically. But be kind to yourself. Allow yourself time to heal. Give yourself grace and forgiveness, but most importantly, 𝙁𝙊𝘾𝙐𝙎 𝙊𝙉 𝙒𝙃𝘼𝙏 𝙔𝙊𝙐 𝘿𝙊 𝙃𝘼𝙑𝙀 𝘼𝙉𝘿 𝙉𝙊𝙏 𝙒𝙃𝘼𝙏 𝙔𝙊𝙐 𝘿𝙊𝙉’𝙏. 🖤

Oh hey everyone! I know it’s been a while, but I’m still here! Still practicing and sharing my yoga whenever and wherever I can.
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As most of you know, I made a big move to New York City to focus on my acting/singing career, and because of that I’ve been quiet on this account but I miss you all so much that I had to come back.
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I’m going to start teaching again because I miss it so much. I’m not quite sure what that will look like yet, but it’s coming. To keep my schedule flexible for shows/films/etc., I’ll hopefully be subbing at some studios around NYC soon, and I’m planning to do another 6-week course, maybe over the winter. As always, private lessons/group classes are my favorite (I love that personalized energy✨) so let me know if you or anyone you know would benefit from that.
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In the meantime, leave a comment or DM me with anything you’d want me to include in a 6-week course and I’ll start to put it together! If you were part of my last one, you know what to expect. If not, let me know and I’ll tell you more!
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In any case, it’s absolutely wonderful to be back here and I am so looking forward to what’s to come.
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Shana Tova to those who celebrate ✡️🍎🍯and Happy Fall to everyone else! 🍂🎃
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We have a great season together coming up. I can feel it. 🥰
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Hey everyone!

I’m in the running to be the 2022 Yoga Warrior!!! I would have a 2-page feature/shoot in Yoga Journal and take home $10,000 to help share yoga magic with the world.

https://iamyogawarrior.com/2022/michelle-oppedisano

You can vote ONCE A DAY from today until March 31st, so please vote (daily if you’re feeling inclined 😀)and share share SHARE!

As always, thank you all for coming with me on my yoga journey. It wouldn’t be the same without you 🙏🏻🥰
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