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Michelle

@shell.wonders

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Nature lover - awed by tides, clouds and ocean treasures
Yoga teacher - Mornington Peninsula
Yoga guide - Jackalope Hotel

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You’re allowed to be a beautiful contradiction …

‘You can be both soft and intense.
Both traditional and rebellious.
Both vulnerable and strong.
Both romantic and realistic.
Both feminine and oceanic, yet filled with slow, burning fire.
There is possibility inside of paradox.
There is a universe of different perceptions’
- Victoria Erickson

I’ve often thought of myself as a walking contradiction . I listen to Metallica while cruising along the freeway to teach my Yoga classes . I drive cautiously on the roads, but get me on a dirt track or skid pan and my inner hoon comes out to play. I’d go and smash some heavy weights around in my bikie gym for a very early gym sesh and then head straight to a 6am Yoga class and Om.

I had a giggle today as I had to pick up a couple of things on my way home - an Electric guitar and amp I’m borrowing for a while, and some cutie little clay pinch pots I’d made in a pottery class recently..

I’ve always wanted to learn the Electric guitar. You’re never too old and it’s never too late 🎸🤘 by @shell.wonders

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10 months ago

If someone had told me over 7 years ago that I’d start practicing Yoga, go on to do almost 500 hours of trainings, be teaching in beautiful studios and hotels, and be a mentor / support for the @yogawithgeorgia Ytt’s , I would have laughed . But here I am.

A gentle nudge to have the courage to walk through the door of my very first Yoga studio WO on opening night changed my life.

Yoga found me when I was ready to truly receive it. It gave me space - space for stillness, space to breathe, space to connect, space for presence, space to grow, space to heal, space to just be.

It was never forced or hurried. I just showed up on my mat every day and the magic just happened.

I never had intentions of teaching and always thought ‘if something falls into my lap I’ll take it ‘ - and it did, so I did.

Sharing the gift of Yoga lights me up and warms my heart in ways I would have never imagined . Watching someone soften, find strength they didn’t know they had, feel solid in a shape that challenged them and catch their little smile of pride , or simply just breathing a little deeper than when they walked into the room, allowing them the space to have these shifts.

I love helping students build confidence in their practice regardless of their age, body shape, flexibility or experience. I needed to feel supported and nurtured as a shy, self conscious new student who couldn’t touch her toes , so this now is really important to me as a teacher , for my students to feel seen.

To everyone who has come to my class and shared their heart and energy with me - thank you . You’ve shaped this journey as much as the practice itself and I am so grateful 🤎 by @shell.wonders

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a year ago

‘You are allowed to take up space .
Own who you are and what you want for yourself. Stop downplaying the things you care about, the hopes you have.
Own your passions, your thoughts, your perceptions.
Own your fire.
Stop putting your worth in the hands of others; stop letting them decide your value.
Own saying no, saying yes.
Own your mood, your feelings.
Own your plans, your path, your success. Never back down from expressing yourself, from saying your name proudly.
Never stop elbowing your damn way into this big world, because you belong here. You matter. Take up space’. - Bianca Sparacino

Taking up space in our practice this week with expansive shapes and transitions. Taking ip space physically and energetically .

Reflection was - do you allow yourself to been seen and take up space, or do you hide and make yourself small?

We all deserve to take up space ❤️ by @shell.wonders

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2 years ago

Function wasn’t available and it was too chilly for the terrace, so morning guest Yoga in the bar it was.

I love how Yoga can be practiced anywhere✨ taken in Jackalope Mornington Peninsula by @shell.wonders

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Flowers from my Guardian Angel Baba 😇🪽✨

I asked for yellow 🌼 by @shell.wonders

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17 hours ago

Spiral perfection 🌀 by @shell.wonders

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3 days ago

When we started building Emberr, we knew our first signature experience had to represent what we believe women are craving more of.

Connection. Movement. Presence.
Joy.

So we created the kind of night we were craving ourselves. A chance to step out of the noise for a few hours. To arrive. Exhale. Eat something beautiful. Move your body. Meet someone new. Be completely present….
And eventually dance barefoot on the lawn as the sun goes down.

✨Emberr Sunset Sessions ✨

A carefully curated experience where every part of the evening has a reason for being there. From the beautiful setting and food, to the movement, cacao, music and all the little details in between.

We’ve intentionally positioned Sunset Sessions as a premium offering. Not because we want it to feel exclusive, but because we want it to feel considered.

A beautiful venue.
Generous food and drinks.
Incredible people guiding each part of the experience.
And only 100 women sharing it together.

This post takes you inside the thinking behind the night and why we’ve created it the way we have.

Hopefully somewhere as you swipe, you’ll think…yep that sounds like a night I want to be part of.

Bringing Sunset Sessions to life with some incredible Mornington Peninsula people + businesses:

THE VENUE • @thecambium
THE FOOD • @cornercounter
THE MOVEMENT • @shell.wonders
THE MUSIC • @djkartistry

And there are a few more partners we can’t wait to introduce you to very soon…

Friday 15 January 2027
The Cambium • Red Hill • Mornington Peninsula

Tickets via the link in our bio. by @shell.wonders

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a day ago

Post teaching stroll to ground myself amongst the wildflowers and water 🤍

A tad early for a wine but would make for a beautiful picnic spot. taken in Safety Beach, Victoria by @shell.wonders

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8 days ago

Your Sunday just got softer. ✨

Join Shell every Sunday for Yin & Sound Bowls at Mornington Studio, combining slow, grounding movement with the soothing sounds of the bowls.

A little less rushing, a little more stillness, before the new week begins.

📅 Every Sunday • 10:45am
📍 Mornington Studio

Make this your Sunday ritual and book your spot today!

#WarriorOneYoga #MorningtonYoga #YinYoga #SoundBowls taken in Warrior One Yoga by @shell.wonders

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6 days ago

Some days I love getting smashed by the wind and rain by the water, other days I sit in the comfort of my car and watch while listening to Metallica 🎸🤘🌊💙 by @shell.wonders

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6 days ago

Playing with shapes 🤍

I love how intelligent and intentional sequencing can get you into shapes you never think you can do. Always love a bit of playtime - thanks @rachmellican. taken in Warrior One Yoga by @shell.wonders

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23 days ago

I feel like I cross over into another dimension at this spot. Low tide lets me walk out the closest I can get to the Pinnacles.

Wild ocean and 300 million year old rock formations - the energy is crazy intense and time feels strangely suspended. I love my little place where I feel like I’ve gone through a portal to another world 🤍. taken in Cape Woolamai Phillip Island by @shell.wonders

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