Yin Yoga with Matt

Yin Yoga with Matt was created during a challenging season of my life. I was carrying a lot, and I realized I needed a healthier way to slow down, reset, and rebuild my foundation. I started practicing yin yoga for one simple reason: I needed space to breathe again. Over time, that quiet practice became a steady anchor helping me feel more grounded, more present, and more connected to myself. This platform is my way of sharing that same space with you.

Around that time, I felt increasingly alone in what I was carrying. My usual sense of stability disappeared, and the people I would normally lean on weren’t close or available in the way I needed. It was a season where everything felt stretched thin, and I realized I had to find a steady, healthy way to support myself starting with small, consistent steps.

There was a period when my energy was low and everyday responsibilities felt harder than they should have. I didn’t recognize at first how much I needed to slow down and recalibrate. Even small stress could throw me off, and I began to realize I needed a healthier way to regulate and reset.

That realization became the starting point for building steadier habits ones that helped me return to calm and feel present again.

After months of feeling off, I accepted that I needed to make real changes. I started looking for healthier ways to rebuild momentum and create structure in my days. I tried different activities training, climbing, cycling, hiking anything that could help me feel more like myself again. Some things helped briefly, but nothing felt steady or lasting.

Eventually, I found my way to meditation. The quiet practice gave me space to slow down and listen instead of pushing through. Over time, something clicked: I realized I couldn’t keep living on autopilot, and I needed to commit to habits that would support me long-term. That shift became the beginning of a new chapter and it’s what eventually led me to yin yoga.

I reached a point where I knew I had to take full responsibility for my direction and rebuild myself one decision at a time. I was tired of feeling stuck and disconnected, and I wanted a healthier way to come back to balance.

One day, I rolled out my mat at home, opened YouTube, and tried a Yin Yoga class from Melissa West. That first practice changed everything. In the stillness and longer holds, I felt my system start to settle. Everything slowed down, my mind quieted, and for the first time in a long time, I felt present. On that mat, I realized something important: I didn’t need a perfect life to feel better I needed a practice that could bring me back to the present moment.

Yin yoga helped me so much that a new idea started to grow: what if I became a teacher and shared this practice with others? Even if it helped just one person feel more grounded and supported, it would be worth it. That’s when the purpose behind Yin Yoga with Matt really came to life.

As I stayed consistent, the practice became a steady ritual something I could return to no matter what kind of day I was having. Little by little, I felt more like myself again. I had more motivation, more clarity, and more energy for daily life. Eventually, I committed to formal training and enrolled in a 200-hour yin yoga teacher program. It felt like the start of a new chapter one built on presence, patience, and progress.

After completing my yin yoga teacher training, I had a big decision to make: teach in a studio or teach online. Not long after, the world shifted in early 2020 and many in-person options paused. That made the path clearer I decided to teach online and create a YouTube channel so the practice could be accessible anywhere.

That’s where the adventure really began. In the beginning, the channel was small mostly a few familiar faces and I poured my energy into creating classes consistently. I filmed often, learned as I went, and kept showing up because the purpose was always bigger than numbers. Over time, the community grew, and messages started coming in from people who felt calmer, looser, and more supported after practicing. That’s when it clicked: this was exactly what I hoped to build something that could genuinely help people, one class at a time.

Learning we were expecting our daughter, Millarose, felt like a true turning point in our lives. For a long time, I wasn’t sure parenthood would ever be part of my path, so the news came with a mix of gratitude, disbelief, and a lot of reflection.

During that time, I asked for a simple sign that we were making the right choice and moving in the right direction. A few days later, my mom called to tell me something that caught her completely off guard: the exterior lights at her home lights that hadn’t worked in years had suddenly turned on and were glowing bright. To me, it felt like the reassurance I needed. From that point on, I decided to lean in fully, focus on what matters, and move forward with intention.

As the world slowed down, we spent more time at home preparing for Millarose’s arrival, simplifying life, and appreciating the small moments. That season wasn’t just a change in schedule it was a shift in priorities. It reminded me that even when life feels uncertain, something beautiful can still be growing in the background. Some of the most challenging chapters can also be the most transformative.

As a Yin Yoga teacher, my goal is simple: to help you feel more grounded and supported wherever you are in the world. If one class helps you breathe easier, release tension, or feel more like yourself, then I’ve done what I’m here to do. This website exists to build a community around that mission so you can practice from anywhere, stay consistent, and feel connected to something calm, steady, and real.

Matt Dupuis
Certified Yin Yoga Teacher