About Us

Your guide, Donna Raphael

Donna Raphael, C-IAYT, RYT-500, is a certified yoga therapist through the International Association of Yoga Therapists. A graduate of the Beaumont School of Yoga Therapy, and a faculty member of the International Institute of Yoga Therapy, Donna has provided yoga therapy to individuals and to groups. She has been a yoga teacher since 2006 and is registered with the Yoga Alliance at the 500 level.

Through personal experience and by observing her students, she has seen how the tools of yoga -- breathing, gentle movement and relaxation -- can help people relieve stress, reduce pain, build resilience and improve their health and wellbeing.

Come and learn how yoga therapy and yoga can help you live a fuller, healthier life.

testimonials

"I love taking Donna’s Zoom yoga classes. I love how Donna connects every movement and every breath to the nervous system. I love how each class has a theme that is woven together through a reading, the poses and the final relaxation. Her whole person, integrative approach is refreshing. This truly is Yoga For All."

Debbie, Los Angeles

"When I started practicing yoga with Donna four years ago, I was impressed with her tremendous patience when helping beginners (like me) learn the various positions and improve their technique. I found that the yoga stretching moves and relaxation helped my lower back a lot, and has improved my flexibility. I hope you enjoy having Donna as your instructor as much as I have!"

Bob, Southfield, MI

"The gift that has brought yoga into Donna’s life is a gift she gives to all who follow her classes.

'Shed the Stress' describes perfectly how one feels after breathing and moving through her guided postures She instructs with love and grace. Thank you Donna for your inspiring and calming sessions."

Nancy, Bloomfield Township, MI