LIBERATE YOUR LIFE

MEET MICHELLE

Umā Devī

Michelle Acebo (Umā Devī) is the Founder and Director of the Yoga Studio of Corpus Christi and is a lineage holder of the Jivamukti, Baptiste, Dharma, and Ashtanga traditions. She is a passionate pioneer of yoga and was the first to bring yoga to South Texas when she opened the very first studio in 2005. Michelle honors her lineages by leading classes, hosting retreats at her homestead, directing teacher certification programs, and mentoring her yoga community by fostering lifelong, transformative relationships. She is a Board Certified Registered Respiratory Therapist and trauma-sensitive teacher who blends traditional approaches with contemporary science.

As many approaches to yoga overly-westernize and distort original teachings and intentions, Umā provides a fun, nurturing environment that also protects the roots of her lineages and retains the primary purpose of yoga as a path toward enlightenment and liberation of the soul.

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LOKAH SAMASTAH SUKHINO BHAVANTU

May all beings everywhere be happy and free, and may the thoughts, words, and actions of my own life contribute in some way to that happiness and freedom for all.

CLASSES

Join Michelle in-person and virtually for powerful practices in Jivamukti, Baptiste, Dharma, Ashtanga, and restorative yoga.

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TRAININGS

Become certified as a yoga teacher to deliver life-affirming yogic principles and practices to your community.

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RETREATS

Refresh, restore, and reclaim your sense of calm during one of the many retreats held at Michelle's homestead in Decatur, Tx.

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RETURN TO THE ROOTS

CONNECT TO THE LINEAGE

As yoga has made its way into the Western world, more and more people have the privilege of benefiting from its practice. At the same time, it's become common practice to morph traditional mantras, meditation, and movement into something trendy and new.

Michelle and her team reject the modernization of yoga and passionately protect the sanctity of their yoga lineages. Each class, certification, and holistic retreat will bring you closer to the original roots of yoga and invite you into the true tradition of yoga, which has lasted more than 5,000 years.

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Client Experiences

Laura Murphy Sandoval

Michelle and Gretchen are some of the most genuine and authentic women, people I've met! Michelle has been my teacher for years and really saw and always believed in me. Gretchen's depth of the knowledge, history, language and the body inspires me. The retreat was amazing, just what my husband and I needed before a big life change. I am grateful to have been able to learn and practice with them and hope to for years to come!

Janice Cagle

The beautiful weekend was everything I had hoped it would be! My soul was surrounded by love and light and community. My goal was to find some peace and I did. Thank you Michelle for the beautiful meditation experience. I live to be in your presence to do more yoga soon. Gretchen, no words can express my emotional connection to you. Your presence gives me grace and inspiration for an open heart. I love you both! Namaste

Ashley Anne

It's safe to say that Michelle, Gretchen, and all their offerings have completely changed my life. Practicing in their classes, learning from them in the teacher training, and attending their retreats has given me a powerful set of practices that support my mental, physical, relational, and spiritual evolution. They've stayed aligned with the roots yoga and prioritize their lineages. I wouldn't be who I am today without them!

EMOTIONAL WELLNESS THROUGH YOGA EDUCATIONAL SERIES

"Just knowing I was coming into this practice, my blood pressure was almost normal, and my heart rate was down to 80. This practice is so beautiful—it helps us heal not just emotionally, but physically too."

"I left feeling light, unburdened, and more connected to myself than I have in years. This work is life changing."

"I have been on a healing journey for years, but nothing has helped me access my emotions in such a deep and transformative way as this practice."

"The blend of science, yoga, and emotional awareness in this class has given me tools I wish I had years ago. I finally feel like I have a roadmap to healing."

"I never realized how much I was holding in my body until I experienced this practice. The emotional and physical release was beyond words."

Questions & Information Requests

If you'd like to learn more about our classes, retreats, or yoga teacher trainings, please submit this form and we'll follow up with you soon.

361-779-0183

michelle.acebo@gmail.com