If you’ve ever sat in the back of a yoga room wondering how to do a pose, this method is for you.
Our unique approach: Yoga taught in the structure of martial arts
A proprietary learning curriculum that builds competence and confidence in your yoga practice.
At each ribbon level, you’ll learn how poses are done, why they are done, how to customize them to your body and ability today, how to improve and progress, and how to get the most out of yoga, whatever your physical skill.
Students begin with White Ribbon foundational classes. These classes teach you the alignment, breathing, and movement essentials necessary to build every pose.
You then progress to Red Ribbon and move at your own pace as your flexibility, balance, and strength grows.
The Ribbon Levels
Warmup - Breath
Sun Salutations
Expanded Sun Salutations
Standing Sequence
Balances
Twists
Binds
Level I Inversions
Expanded Twists
Level II Inversions
Solo Practice
Level III Inversions
Learn by Teaching
Bound Inversions
Our Proprietary Curriculum
Movement
55+ Poses
7 levels of advancement
Meditation
Methods and practice
Meditation in each class
Mindfulness
Ideas from recognized thinkers
Science, philosophy, spirituality, pop-culture
“Within four weeks, you will experience a measured increase in your physical capabilities. But what will really change your life is the knowledge you’ll take off your mat”
A new approach.
Radical outcomes.
Deep knowledge.
Measurable flexibility.
Focused presence.
Get started
Max 12 students
Pick a class schedule to your availability
$299 includes a Liforme mat ($140 value)
YMI origins & team
The YMI concept was created by Melissa Garland, a lifetime student of movement and mindfulness, and a studio owner and teacher/trainer since 2013. Melissa landed on the idea of a martial arts-style structure in 2022 and at that very moment, Jace Barrett, a 4th-degree taekwondo black belt and newly-minted yoga teacher, walked in the door. Since then, they have refined the curriculum and methodology of the YMI concept, testing it out with students, and working with physical and behavioral health professionals to ensure that all the elements are grounded in the latest scientific research.
