Rooted in the meaning of Sankalpa, a heartfelt intention, we are devoted to creating meaningful impact both locally and globally through conscious offerings, compassion, and connection.

Our Team

  • We're a team of passionate thinkers and doers, dedicated to building with purpose and clarity. Collaboration and curiosity drive everything we do.

  • We believe in keeping things simple, smart, and human. Every project starts with listening and ends with something we're proud to share.

  • From startups to seasoned brands, we partner with people who care about doing things right—and doing them well.

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Angela Lijewski

Founder and Owner, Lead Teacher, Trainer, and Instructor

M.Ed., B.S. Recreation Administration, E-RYT 500, YACEP

Angela brings over 20 years of experience in health and movement education, holding a Master’s in Education from Aquinas College and MDE Teacher Certification in PE, Recreation, Health, and Computer Science. A certified E-RYT 500 yoga teacher, she has completed extensive training in Kundalini, Raja, and Lunar Yoga, plus certifications in Sound Healing, Meditation, Cardio Yoga, and Yoga for Kids and Classrooms.

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B.A. General Buisness

Focused, approachable, and driven by results, our sales manager is all about building strong relationships. They help connect people to the right solutions—with clarity and care.

Sales Manager

David Lijewski

Big Ideas, Real Impact.

Big Ideas, Real Impact.

Instructor

Jessica Loose, RYT 200 in Bhakti Yoga from Yen Yoga and Fitness in Traverse City, Michigan and Yoga Philosophy Training with Kaya Mindlin.

Jessica is a mother of 5, dedicated yoga teacher, occupational and massage therapist living in Northern Michigan with her husband. When she’s not on the mat or in the clinic, she loves soaking up the outdoors by kayaking, camping, and snow skiing.

Her background in occupational and massage therapy deeply influences her yoga teaching. She blends functional anatomy with pranayama (breathwork), mindful meditation, and somatic release to help you let go of stored physical and emotional tension. Her goal is to create a safe space where you can restore alignment, cultivate inner peace, and truly connect with your body.

“Yoga is the dance of every cell with the music of every breath that creates inner serenity and harmony.” — Amit Ray

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Meet OUr graphic designer

Dani Renwick from Charmellow helped Sankalpa School of Yoga design our logo and website, bringing our vision to life. From our first meet, Dani was a great listener, we discussed the logo’s MANDALA in depth. The heart chakra at the very core with many hidden meanings within it’s twelve petals along with it’s extended lotus leaves and flowers representing the eight limbs of yoga. Choosing colors inspired by a SSY trip out west that are as bold as the Red Rocks. Each color has memories and meaning attached. We love our Grand Canyon brown, Sedona’s Cathedral Rock red, Page’s Glen Canyon orange, our Scottsdale Sun yellow, Zion National bronze, Horseshoe Bend sand, and Lake Havasu pink sunset. With all the beautiful colors chosen, it made the website fall into place and very pleasing to the eye. Thank you Dani!

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From Our Clients

  • A colorful, symmetrical floral pattern with pink, orange, and brown elements, resembling a mandala or traditional decorative design.

    “Thank you so much for sharing that with all of us.” Krista

  • A stylized yoga figure performing a handstand in the center of a pink and orange mandala design.

    “This was an amazing experience, thank you for offering your gifts for healing. You are so appreciated ❤️” Jessica

  • A symmetrical, floral-inspired design with a central orange circle, surrounded by stylized petal shapes in shades of orange and brown, with small decorative dots around the pattern.

    “Y’all gotta go check out Angela’s sound healing, what an amazing experience!” Jasmine

  • A stylized lotus flower design in pink and orange with a person doing a yoga pose at the center.

    “I loved mine! ♥️♥️ Intense at times, and relaxing at the same time. A great way to clear your mind!” Shanna

  • A stylized graphic design featuring a central figure with long, dark hair covering their face, sitting with their back to the viewer, surrounded by a large orange and red flower with eight petals. The design has a symmetrical, decorative appearance with small dots around the petals.

    “I loved mine 🎁” Heather

  • A decorative floral pattern with a black circular center, surrounded by orange and beige petal-like shapes and small dots.

    “We loved our sound bath and we all can’t wait to do it again.” Jean

Who we are

About Sankalpa School of Yoga

Awaken · Align · Transform

Founder Angela Lijewski 

With over 20 years of teaching experience in health, movement, and wellness, Angela brings a well rounded background in education and holistic practices to her classes and will continue to do so in her upcoming yoga teacher training. She holds a Master’s in Education Degree from Aquinas College, a Bachelor’s Degree in Recreation Administration, and is Michigan Department of Education certified in Physical Education, Recreation, Health, and Computer Science.

Angela is a certified yoga teacher trainer through Yoga Alliance with her E-RYT 500 certification and also an approved YACEP experienced yoga professional, with a deep foundation in multiple yoga traditions. She completed her 300-hour Kundalini Yoga, Enneagram, Ayurveda, and Lunar Studies with Yoga Farm Ithaca, NY and her 200-hour Raja Yoga training with People’s Yoga and Aerial Fitness of Michigan. 

Her additional education includes certifications in YFI Sound Healing, SCW Meditation, Cardio Yoga, Sunrise Yoga, YogaFit, SCW Fitness Yoga II, YogaFit Kids, and Yoga4Classrooms, trauma informed. In addition to yoga, Angela holds certifications in Group Fitness, Pilates, Ballet Barre, and Dance Fitness. 

Angela has taught across diverse settings including fitness clubs, yoga studios, schools, recreation centers, businesses, and private home and yurt sessions. Offering previous classes and experience in hot yoga, vinyasa, yin, Ashtanga, sound healing, aqua, Pilates, ballet barre, dance, kickboxing, body sculpt, and cardio fitness to a variety of clients including but not limited to adults, teens, children, seniors, sports teams, private individual, and both small and large group clubs, organizations, and associations. 

In 2025, Sankalpa School of Yoga was born but the idea has been years in the making. Rooted in the belief that yoga is a journey of awakening the heart, aligning with truth, and transforming from within. The school’s mission is to cultivate mindful living, embodied movement, and spiritual growth through yoga, sound healing, and holistic education.

Sankalpa, meaning intention of the heart, guides every offering, inviting students to discover their inner purpose and live in harmony with body, mind, and spirit. Through intentional practice and compassionate teaching, the school empowers students to connect more deeply with themselves and the world around them.

Programs include a yoga teacher training, workshops, retreats, and wellness sessions designed to nurture self-awareness and elevate consciousness. Offerings blend the wisdom of Hatha, Vinyasa, Kundalini, Yin, and Raja Yoga with practices in Ayurveda, meditation, and sound healing.

Nestled in the heart of northern Michigan, Sankalpa School of Yoga offers a peaceful sanctuary for self discovery, movement, and healing. Surrounded by the natural beauty of Lake Cadillac, Lake Mitchell, and northern Michigan’s serene forests. Sankalpa School of Yoga also offers unique outdoor and off-site experiences, including yurt sound baths, SUP yoga on Lake Cadillac, Lake Mitchell, and private and small group sessions in both natural and studio settings.

Every class and training is guided by the school’s core values: authenticity, connection, compassion, and transformation. Sankalpa School of Yoga is a welcoming community for those seeking to awaken their highest potential and live with purpose—on and off the mat.

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