Urban Solace

Discover your strength, balance & peace of mind with US. Urban Solace founder, Michelle Renaud, is a doting mum, urban bohemian, boat dweller and Detroits beloved yogini. Shes also an exercise physiologist and a certified personal trainer with the National Strength and Conditioning Association - who encourages clients to make fitness fun. In additi... on to her role at Urban Solace, Michelle also serves as adjunct faculty at Eastern Michigan University in the Health Promotion and Human Performance department. She holds a Bachelors of Science degree in Sports Medicine, a Masters of Science in Community Health Education and is currently pursuing her PhD in Kinesiology & Sports Studies. Michelle has been a student of yoga for over 23 years. She became an avid practitioner after sustaining a severe knee injury in 1997 that sidelined her passion for running. Incorporating yoga into her rehabilitation plan helped her discover its functional fitness benefits. In 2005 Michelle obtained her yoga certification in Montreal, Canada and has been an advocate of the practice ever since! Urban Solace is the proud producer of the longest running, FREE outdoor yoga program in downtown Detroit. Theyve been providing fun & fitness on the riverfront to thousands of residents and visitors since 2007 - and are super excited to share the gift of yoga & wellness with you. Thank you for your support! Join US on a journey of self-discovery with fun and functional classes featuring nutrition, mindfulness, urban nesting and of course, yoga.Read More