About Us

"To all who long to realize the Self, Illumination comes to them in this very life. This Divine awareness never leaves them, and they work unceasingly for the good of all."
 - Yoga Vashishta

The Ashtanga Yoga Center in Nags Head opened September 1, 2005.  It was founded by Michelle Dorer and was inspired by her teacher Tim Miller and her yoga family in Encinitas, CA.
 
Michelle's intention as a yoga teacher is to provide a space for the practice of Ashtanga Yoga.  She has learned from Tim, the practice itself done consistently and accurately, over time is the real teacher.
 
The practice of Ashtanga Yoga brings about deep personal and spiritual transformation, a process of growth and healing.  It her intention to create a space that is warm, loving, and compassionate to encourage this process of evolution.