September Yogi of the Month (Hanover)

Meet Madeleine!

What's your favorite yoga pose?

I love Pigeon (it really gives me that "this is challenging but in a good way" feeling to breath into), but lately I've been looking forward to Chaturanga during class because my 10 months of consistent practice at Mighty has made me feel stronger while lowering my body than I have before!

What keeps you coming back to your mat?

I thrive on routine, so establishing a regular practice helps me feel grounded in my day and my body (the free swag on class milestones and summer raffle help, too!). Outside of the personal benefits, the commitment of being a Class Karma Yogi motivated me on many a cold, wintery Sunday night, knowing that not showing up would have an effect on others. Yoga is an individual practice, but it can also be a communal one.  

What is something about you that your Mighty community may not know?

I'm a Trekkie - my (unironic) favorite of the movies is Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home, a 1986 classic in which Captain Kirk & crew travel back in time from the 23rd century to 1980s San Francisco to bring humpback whales back from extinction in order to save the planet and humanity. 

What makes you Mighty?

The community! After moving to the Upper Valley from DC last summer, I was looking for a sense of belonging in my new home, and my practice and the Mighty community has helped me find that.