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ABOUT OM+

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Our Mission

OM+’s mission is to bring about deep personal change through the teaching and practice of the healing arts of Pilates, yoga, and meditation. OM+ founder and teacher, Michele Teichner, believes that every individual deserves to shine. Through focused practice of Pilates, yoga, and meditation, everyone can improve their mind-body awareness and grow confident in their abilities to go beyond what they thought was possible!

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Meet Michele R Teichner

Owner & Teacher

Michele has been studying Pilates for over 30 years and is a certified Pilates instructor. Her training began with Naja Cori, a protégée of Joseph Pilates, after the two first met in India. Michele was a student of Naja’s for more than 20 years following which Michele continued her training with Sagrario Castilla, a former student of another Pilates disciple, Ron Fletcher. Michele continues to train with Sagrario and other Pilates masters to this day. 


In addition to Pilates, Michele is a trained yoga teacher, with 200 hours in the Sivananda lineage. She has been practicing classical Hatha yoga for over 20 years. Her teaching focuses on yoga, chair yoga and gentle (aka “adaptive”) yoga.

Michele is also certified in levels 1 & 2 and several ELDOA practices.

Michele's Approach

“When you exercise, be Mindful, not Mindless”

Michele’s Pilates teaching is the synthesis of her learnings from both Pilates Masters – Naja and Sagrario – and their teachers. Adopting a tailored approach, Michele’s instruction is designed to help each student grow in a way that is unique to their needs. Michele’s extensive knowledge of Pilates mat exercises, Reformer, Wunda Chair, Cadillac, Fletcher Towel™, and Fitness Circle gives Michele the ability to design workouts to benefit her clients the most.

Michele makes exercise accessible and fun for people of all ages and abilities. Her teaching will help build strength, awareness and confidence.

Naja Cori, Pilates Elder

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Change is possible. Through guided practice, at OM+ you can grow stronger, more self-confident, and radiate vitality and positive self-expression. OM+ Studio provides an environment that supports those who seek to improve their physical, mental and spiritual health and well being.

Benefits of Regular Practice

Michele is a nurturing, energetic, and highly skilled fitness professional with a passion for improving the lives of others. Michele makes Pilates and yoga accessible and fun for people of all ages and abilities. Her teaching helps build strength, awareness, and confidence.

Sara R.

Michele opened my eyes to the wonders of Pilates, an exercise discipline that adds immeasurably to my well-being and mobility. She is a skilled and gifted instructor, highly thoughtful and caring. It doesn't get any better than this!

Illeana H.

Thank you so much again for today! Every time I leave my body feels aliiiiiiiigned and strong.

Aiste B.

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