Michelle Butts

she/they - Jumanos, Tonkawa, Lipan Apache, and Coahuiltecan land (San Antonio, TX)

LYB Mindset Facilitator

About me: I have a condition affecting my autonomic nervous system, and it has overlapping symptoms with traumatic brain injury. Meditation and yoga have helped me cope as my body and mind have changed. As a yoga therapist in training, I am learning to adapt to what I can and can't do as both a teacher and a student. It's important to me to share these tools with others needing to build and reinforce their resilience.

Why LYB: Through my connections to others with chronic illnesses, I understand the importance of community. Being able to hold and share space with people "who get it" makes a huge difference in feeling seen. Life is hard enough as it is, and folks need to know they're not alone.

Superhero: Being a mixed Indigenous person, my superheroes are the land and water protectors working to ensure we have clean water and unspoiled land for future generations.

Resources: My yoga offerings and other services may be found at viravessel.com.