Carina Mickelson
yoga instructor
From a very young age, fitness has been an integral part of Carina’s life. Her journey started by tagging along with her mom to local aerobics classes and keeping up with at-home workout videos in the living room—including her all-time favorite, the iconic 1992 Cindy Crawford VHS workout! This early exposure instilled in her a lifelong appreciation for movement and staying active.
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Initially, yoga wasn’t love at first sight for Carina. Drawn to fast-paced, high-intensity workouts, she originally found yoga a bit too slow for her liking. However, as an adult, she found herself increasingly intrigued by the complexity of the poses and the deeper wellness benefits the practice promised.
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Though the practice didn't come naturally or easily to her at first, Carina leaned into her trademark determination and stubbornness to prove her initial impressions wrong. Today, with 15 years of dedicated yoga practice, her perspective has completely transformed. She now understands that yoga is about much more than striking a perfect pose or achieving elite flexibility.
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"Yoga has taught me valuable lessons that go far beyond the physical mat," Carina shares. "It is truly about connecting the mind, breath, and body, creating a beautiful, synchronized dance within yourself."
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Carina’s classes at Alpha Fitness focus on mindfulness, inner strength, and personal growth. She designs her sessions to be welcoming spaces where members can step away from the daily grind and realign both body and mind.
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"Join me on this journey as we cultivate kindness and compassion toward ourselves and others through the practice of yoga."