Michaela Wacker was born and raised in Grand Junction, Colorado and she found Half Moon Yoga during a time in her life filled with uncertainty and change. The studio provided her with a sense of community and sparked a lifelong passion for yoga. The classes she took taught her strength doesn’t just come from large, powerful movements, but also in stillness and quiet. She knew she had found a home within the studio and its members. 

In 2020, Michaela started her first teacher training thinking she would never want to teach, but saw how transformational yoga can be and quickly realized she wanted to share this experience with others. She is now E-RYT 200+ hours certified and striving to make each and every student feel loved and seen in her classes. 

Michaela is proud to serve the Grand Valley by being a lead for Half Moon’s 200 hour trainings, as well as the Teens in Training School program. She is excited to assist others show up for themselves on and off the mat! 

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Michaela found Half Moon while navigating the many changes that come with being a young adult. She finally found both the physical and mental outlet she had been searching for, and the studio very quickly became a constant in her life. Her continued practice taught her how to move through life’s ups and downs with grace and trust, and hoped to teach others the same. Michaela completed her 200 RYT here at Half Moon back in 2020 and has looked to inspire others in similar ways that she was.