What to Expect

When you arrive at Woven yoga, you can check in and leave your shoes and belongings in a cubby space. We recommend your phone be on silent or even leave it in the car. At your first visit, you will be asked to fill out a release form.

When you practice, wear comfortable clothing that permits easy movement, but no fancy name-brand yoga pants are required. Consider only a light snack within an hour before practicing, as opposed to a heavy meal. You are welcome to bring a bottle of water and your own mat; if you don’t have a mat, a few are available to borrow or for purchase.

Our rules for practicing at Woven are simple:

1. No suffering
2. No judgment.

By practicing according to these guidelines we can expect everyone to benefit from their time on their mat. Even if you join us and rest on your mat to breathe with intention, that’s a great yoga practice.

Kids & Teens

Yoga is a fantastic practice for people of all ages! Kids and teens can greatly benefit from yoga classes that are age-appropriate because expectations can vary with maturity levels.

• Teens ages 16 and up are welcome to practice in open classes at Woven Yoga on their own with a release form signed by a legal caregiver.
• Children ages 12 and up are welcome to practice in open classes at Woven Yoga with a caregiver present who is able to provide them attention if the need arises to remind them of courtesy and etiquette.
• Teens and children are welcome to use classes from the 5- class passes of their caregiver.

And, YES – classes specific for kids and teens are in the works!

Teaching Team

Woven Yoga was established in 2019 after owner and lead teacher Michele Mineheart had been teaching locally in multiple spaces for 4 years. As the studio grows, new voices continue to diversify our offerings of class styles and approaches to connection.

Michele Wingfield Minehart

Intense | Consistent | Wise

Michele (E-RYT 200 & M.Div) arrived to her first yoga class 3 months post-partum from her third baby looking for connection to the body that felt accessible and gentle. Naturally flexible, Michele found strength and a freedom blossomed in her anxious mind, all at a moment when she was new to town and new to motherhood.

After moving home to Upper Sandusky in 2015, she decided to share the gift of connection and movement. She trained in vinyasa-style yoga at Yellow Tree Yoga by Mary Borton. After teaching for 4 years she opened Woven Yoga with the hopes of growing a community of yogis grounded in connection to body, breath, soul and neighbor.

Her training beyond her 200-hour program includes certifications with ShantiMom Postnatal Yoga, Body Positive Yoga, Zensational Kids’ Educate2Be, and Yoga ED. Michele has studied and practiced various yoga forms, such as yin yoga, power yoga, slow burn, yoga therapeutics, and yoga nidra. Some of her teachers in this area include: Tommy Mack, Tracy Rhinehart, and Elizabeth Silas.

She has also taught private yoga sessions at Mind Body Health Associates, a mental health and stress management center in Findlay, Ohio. She worked in a private setting with individuals to create a practice that helps with situations of grief, post-trauma, anxiety/depression, and helps with stress management (and she recommends suitable counseling while attending to these needs).

(Michele has no experience with gymnastics & tumbling; please see Sarah Minehart with those inquiries.)

Toni Daughenbaugh

Friendly | Caring | Helpful

Toni (E-RYT 200, YACEP)  started her journey into the world of yoga in Upper Sandusky in 2017, thanks to her friend Michele Minehart, who introduced her to this ancient practice. Initially skeptical of the slow and mindful nature of yoga, Toni continued attending classes out of loyalty to Michele. Over time, however, she began to see the value in these practices and fell in love with the transformative journey that yoga offered.

Encouraged by her newfound passion, Toni decided to deepen her understanding of yoga by enrolling in a 200-hour teacher training program with The Heart of Yoga under the guidance of Mary Borton, which she completed in May 2020. Despite initially having no intention of teaching, Toni’s dedication to learning soon led her to pursue additional certifications, including Chair Yoga training with Anne Ondrey in January 2021 and Barre Above Instructor certification in June 2022. Toni also has had to opportunity to be the assistant teacher in a 200 hour YTT, lead by Mary Borton. Her most recent certification is in Restorative Yoga training with Anne Ondrey.

Always eager to expand her knowledge and expertise, Toni continues to attend workshops, focusing particularly on understanding the needs of aging adults. Other teachers that had influenced her along the way – Tracy Rinehart, Bonnie Weeks, Elizabeth Silas, and Kaley Tocco.

Outside of her yoga practice, Toni shares her life in Upper Sandusky with her husband Tracy of 36 years. Together, they raised five children and are proud grandparents to seven grandchildren. With a heart full of compassion and a genuine desire to help others, Toni has found her calling in guiding people on their yoga journey, offering kindness and care every step of the way.

Kelsey Stief

Passionate | Friendly | Tenacious

Born and raised in Upper Sandusky, Kelsey’s roots run deep in Wyandot County. In the winter of 2022, she returned home to plant new seeds of wellness by opening Fort 88—a haven where meticulously crafted cocktails meet culinary delights.

Beyond the bar, Kelsey’s true passion pulses with movement and strength. When not perfecting her mixology or orchestrating menus, she’s immersed in the world of fitness, taking on ultra marathons and triathlons with unyielding determination.

Her journey led her to prioritize Barre Intensity training through GoYoga in Columbus, where she honed her skills and discovered the transformative power of barre. With a heart brimming with enthusiasm, Kelsey now shares her love for strength and grace with the Woven Yoga community. As a dedicated Barre instructor, she guides others through dynamic sessions, blending precision with passion to sculpt bodies and uplift spirits.

Traci Coffman

Patient | Flexible | Trusting

Traci (RYT 200) began her love affair with yoga after her very first class, taught at White Shutter Winery led by Michele Minehart in 2017. When Michele opened the class with “…begin by noticing your breath”, Traci knew she had stumbled onto something BIG.

Like many things, yoga came to her at just the right time. The stresses of life had started taking control of her spirit. She found that yoga offered a way for her body and mind to connect and renew in a way that she desperately needed. This led her to deepen her understanding of this ancient practice as she completed her 200-hr teacher training under the guidance of Mary Borton with The HeART of Yoga in 2020.

Since then, she has completed training in yoga for children through KAYoga, Educate2B, and Breathe for Change along with various workshops to continue her love of learning. A 4th grade teacher by day, Traci and her husband Dave have shared life together for over 30 years and have raised 2 daughters. They live outside Buyrus.

Nina Pino

Curious | Flexible | Energetic

In 2009, nestled near the Poconos of Eastern Pennsylvania, Nina (RYT 200) discovered more than just a Yoga studio on Crystal Street—she found a sanctuary, a home-away-from-home. Amidst the physical distance from family and familiarity, she sought a haven to foster new connections and anchor herself. Here, on her mat, she found both.

With each relocation, Nina carried her Yoga Practice like a cherished companion. In 2012, Upper Sandusky became her new canvas. Hot Yoga Findlay, guided by Peggy Dillon, and the nomadic journey with Michele and Woven Yoga became her anchors once more. Driven by a deep longing to share the tranquility and equilibrium found within these spaces, Nina embarked on her RYT 200-hour YA accredited training with The Yoga and Ayurveda Center in 2021.

But Nina’s journey doesn’t end there. With a 15-hour Chair Yoga certification, a 15-hour Prenatal Yoga certification, and ongoing pursuit of a 30-hour Ayurveda Specialist certification and 30-hour Restorative training, her dedication to enriching lives through Yoga knows no bounds.

In Nina’s classes, expect more than just dynamic flows and unique sequencing—prepare for a journey infused with self-reflective humor. Whether it’s a heart-pounding Power flow or a soul-soothing Yin practice, her aim is simple: to inspire students to embrace playfulness, cultivate curiosity, and forge a profound union between mind and body.

Shelby Passet

Creative | Genuine | Strong

Meet Shelby, a vibrant soul who stumbled upon the path of yoga quite unexpectedly. While scrolling through Facebook, Shelby caught sight of a post shared from Woven’s page that read “The hardest pose is showing up.” With curiosity sparking in her heart, she impulsively decided to register for her first yoga class.

At that first class, Shelby felt a wave of tranquility wash over her, as if she had entered a sanctuary away from the chaos of the world outside. From that moment on, she was hooked. With each breath and each movement, she felt a deep sense of connection with her body, mind, and spirit. Yoga became her refuge—a place where she could let go of stress, find balance amidst the whirlwind of life, and embrace the beauty of the present moment.

Driven by this newly discovered passion, Shelby dove headfirst into the practice of yoga. She discovered the profound impact that yoga had on her physical, mental, and emotional well-being. She found that yoga is more than just a practice—it’s a way of life. It’s a journey of self-discovery, growth, and transformation that continues to unfold with each breath, each step, and each moment of presence. And though her journey began on a whim, it has led her to a path of purpose, fulfillment, and endless possibility.

Inspired by her own transformation, Shelby felt called to share the gift of yoga with others. She embarked on a 200-hour teacher training journey with The Heart of Yoga under the guidance of Mary Borton to become a certified yoga teacher.

With warmth, authenticity, and a sprinkle of humor, Shelby encourages her students to embrace their uniqueness, to honor their bodies, and to cultivate mindfulness both on and off the mat. She creates a space where students of all levels can feel welcomed, supported, and empowered to explore their practice with curiosity and joy.

Jewel Ruttman

Empathetic | Reliable | Determined

I started my yoga journey was an “Intermediate Balance” in a local hot yoga studio. I soon found myself attending anything I could manage to squeeze into my schedule; Slow Flow, Vinyasa, Hatha, Power, Yin, and Restorative. Each class allowed me to expand my practice and I can’t decide which my favorite is. I recently made the decision to further my own process and become 200 hour YTT certified in 2023
through The Heart Of Teaching with Mary Borton. Starting my education has only intensified my love for yoga and has encouraged me to follow my heart to start teaching.

Influences

According to Ayurveda, the sister science of yoga, we absorb the qualities of the things we take in – physically, emotionally, energetically and spiritually. Like the way food becomes our physical body, much of what we read, listen to, talk about, and watch becomes woven into the fabric of who we are.

So, what are the threads behind Woven Yoga? Here’s a sampling of the teachers of whom Michele has paid attention to their work: