Dr. Michelle Renaud is an exercise physiologist, health educator, mindfulness researcher, and the founder of Urban Solace Yoga & Wellness - with over 25 years of experience on the mat.
In addition to her role at Urban Solace, Dr. Renaud serves as adjunct faculty at Eastern Michigan University in the Health Promotion and Human Performance department. She holds a Ph.D. in Kinesiology, a Master of Science in Community Health, and Bachelor of Science degree in Sports Medicine.
Dr. Renaud has delivered fun and functional yoga programming to participants across the lifespan, from pre-schoolers to older adults. She has also worked in a variety of clinical settings including spinal cord injury, post-rehab orthopedics, cardiac rehabilitation, and assisted living facilities.
Her research interests include active aging, adaptive yoga, yoga for individuals living with cancer, and mindfulness modalities for caregivers of older adults. She also serves as a yoga and mindfulness consultant for academic and research curricula.
Urban Solace is the proud producer of the longest-running, FREE outdoor yoga program in downtown Detroit. Since 2007, they’ve provided fun & fitness on the riverfront to thousands of residents and visitors - and are super excited to share the gift of yoga & wellness with you.
Michelle's signature, weekly Livestream sessions include Gentle Flow, Restorative Yin, Slow Burn, and Power Flow. For more information on corporate classes, retreats, seasonal offerings, workshops, or hosting special yoga events, please visit urbansolacestudio.com.