Michelle Emmanuelle

Longevity-Focused Community Yoga in Laguna Beach

Every Tuesday and Thursday at 9am at Paw Island.

These small group classes combine yoga and Qi Gong to improve mobility, stability, flexibility, balance, and overall vitality. Ideal for adults 40+ and anyone who spends long hours sitting.

Located at 480 Ocean Ave inside Paw Island in Laguna Beach, my classes offer a welcoming space to build strength, mobility, and lasting vitality.

500hr Certified Yoga Instructor

Holistic Wellness Coach

Personal Trainer

  • Group Yoga Classes in Laguna Beach at Paw Island

    ~ Tuesdays and Thursdays at 9am

  • One on one sessions

  • Workshops

  • Retreats

  • Corporate Wellness

~ My services support longevity, mobility, balance, stability and flexibility.

~ Ideal for desk workers, 40+, and people wanting to feel stronger and mobile

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Community class in Laguna Beach, attendees in a relaxed pose to destress

Why Choose Joy Plus Yoga in Laguna Beach

Joy + Yoga =

* Expanded Capacity- more time

* More energy

*Mental Clarity

*Better Sleep

* Emotional Regulation

…and so much more!

Join me for class at Paw Island in Laguna Beach Tuesday and Thursday at 9am

Michelle at a day retreat in Laguna Beach with attendees in resting pose.

Contact me, and I will bring Joy Plus Yoga to you, virtual or in person.


Whether it's one-on-one, your workplace, community, or retreat, I customize each session to meet your unique needs and setting.

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Group Classes:

Most Popular

60 Minute Session

Every Tuesday and Thursday

at Paw Island - 9am

480 Ocean Ave., Laguna Beach, CA

$25, Zelle, Venmo or Cash Payment collected in person

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Small Group Privates

2–3 People, 1 hour for $100 (total)

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Private 1-on-1

One hour for $125

The first step in transformation begins when you just say “Yes”.

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Let’s reclaim your time, joy and calm.

Come join me for class at Paw Island in Laguna Beach. Every Tues/Thurs at 9am

480 Ocean Ave.

Message me to set up a session or ask me questions:

Michelle@joyplusyoga.com

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Meet Michelle

I’m a Wellness Consultant, Holistic Wellness Coach, speaker and personal trainer who is passionate about helping people move beyond stress and burnout into a more balanced, fulfilling life. My approach blends mindfulness, movement, and practical tools to build resilience and create sustainable well-being.

Over the past 15 years, I’ve worked across education, coaching, consulting and partnering with diverse industries like Cisco Meraki, Airbnb, and the Sonoma School District. I’m known for bringing creativity, authenticity, and a genuine sense of safety to every space I facilitate.

I specializes in embodied well-being, blending movement, mindfulness, and coaching to help people cultivate sustainable balance and calm into their daily lives. I enjoy facilitating in guiding others (and reminding myself) to pause, reconnect, and return to center.

Training and Certifications: Somatic Coaching, Healing Race-based Trauma, Somatic Stress and Anxiety Release, 500hr Yoga, Personal Trainer, training in the Neuroscience of Healing, and Mindfulness and Meditation

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A Personal Note about Yoga

I discovered yoga while dancing professionally; it became my anchor, a way to return to my body, my breath, and the present moment. Over time, it grew into a space of deep healing, where I found peace and calm.

In every class, I hope to share that same energy, an opportunity to slow down, listen inward, and experience yoga as an act of self-love through stillness, breath, and connection, and of course reconnect with joy!