“Three years ago, Micki was recommended to us by a well known trainer in the Pasadena area as an amazing yoga instructor. We had tried a few other people and when we met micki, that was it. She is incredibly knowledgeable and intuitive- she knows exactly what I need before I even have to say anything. She is always prompt and dependable and we laugh and have so much fun together. From a beginner to someone who can now do a handstand, her practice has great flow interjected by any specific injuries we might need addressed with stretching or strength, she is very gentle and it is evident in her teaching that she really cares about us and our wellbeing. We have been the lucky ones to have had her in our life these past few years. Truly, you will never regret using Micki as your yoga guide/ teacher/ friend. We love you so much!”
— Bryson Reaume
“Trying to review someone as incredible as Micki is hard, because without exaggeration, I could easily write a novel, but I’ll start with this... In a city filled with huge variety of yoga classes and talented teachers, Micki Duran stands out in every way. No other teacher has inspired me and helped me progress (quickly!) the way she has. All the poses I thought I’d never be able to get into from downward facing dog in the beginning, to crow and side crow as my practice progressed, to pincha mayurasana and even (I still can’t believe this one) mayurasana, it was Micki that taught them, made them accessible, and was there to encourage me until these poses became second nature. She truly makes the impossible possible. So many yoga classes are a lot of the same, but Micki makes me excited to do yoga. Her classes are fun yet fundamental, dynamic yet doable, inspired and inspiring. If you want to practice yoga with the best, come to class and you’ll see for yourself exactly what I mean.. Oh and did I mention she also teaches restorative yoga that will leave you on a literal cloud? Thank you Micki for being my teacher!! We are so blessed to have you.”
— Jack Knovack (RisingLotus Yoga student from Teacher Training)
“I first met Micki when I tried Cardio Barre after my second child was born. I had no dance training whatsoever, and was a little intimidated. Micki’s personality made it fun and she explains each move into terms that I can understand. Her workouts are so demanding, but so much fun, I sometimes forget that I’m exercising.”
— Monica H.
“I have gone from taking in-person yoga to online zoom classes with Micki. Her classes are always so fun and challenging, with a new flow or focus for each class. I’ve also taken her sculpt classes and tried barre for the first time and I love all of it. You’ll have a smile on your face while sweating away with your glutes and abs on fire. I am so grateful to have the online class options during this crazy year. I feel stronger and my yoga practice has grown tremendously thanks to Micki!”
— Jennifer S.
“Micki is super positive, funny, inspiring, encouraging, clear with visual and verbal cues, and has the best play lists! I consider myself an intermediate to advanced practitioner, yet she continually pushes and challenges me... not only physically, but also spiritually and emotionally. Her classes have made me fitter, stronger, and more centered, especially during these uncertain times. Thank you Micki, I am so grateful for you!”
— Tabitha Yu
“We have worked out with Micki for at least 10 years. Her workouts have always been fun, engaging and challenging. When things switched to virtual, Micki quickly adapted. she continues to stay engaged with her clients, even over Zoom. Micki also mixes things up so that the workout doesn’t get stale. She’s very diligent about helping or modifying people who may have injuries they are working with. We count on Micki to keep us in shape! Did we mention she’s funny?”
— Stephanie K.
“I have been taking both fitness & yoga classes with Micki for a couple of years now & after taking my first class with her, well, I never left. Micki’s fitness classes are challenging yet fun. It never feels like a drag to workout, I look forward to it. Her unique way of planning workouts makes each class fly by. Also, her yoga classes are infused with strength, purpose, self-compassion and community. Most importantly no class goes by without a dose of her personality. Love you Micki!”
— Sandra V.
“There’s one person who has truly brought my post-baby body back to fighting form: Micki Duran. Micki is a phenomenal force as a teacher, as a physical leader, but also as a spiritual guide. Micki somehow inspires me through the electronic era, never letting me forget that we are all in this together. Her positivity and strength radiates through every zoom class and makes me want to keep going, not just in class but through the muck of this isolation we all feel. I can not recommend her classes more. She is a vital part of my keeping-it-together regimen and you won’t regret getting to know this incredible teacher.”
