about tani

Tani stands up against a brick wall. She is smiling.

Tani Gerard is passionate about guiding others back home to themselves. Her classes offer a balance of grounding and expansion, blending movement with mindful connection. Drawing from a background in gardening and herbalism, she weaves elements of nature, seasonal rhythms, and self-care into her teachings, creating a practice that nurtures both body and spirit. She completed her 200-hour CYT at Sacred Moon School of Yoga and leads weekly classes at Sangha Haus in Grand Haven, Michigan, where she holds space for students every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday at 9:30 am.

Tani with her fellow YTT's on the final day of YTT in Grand Haven, MI.

certifications & experience

  • A foundational training rooted in the history and philosophy of yoga, including the Eight Limbs, the Yoga Sutras, pranayama, and meditation. I deepened my understanding of safe, aligned postures, functional anatomy, hands-on assists, and intentional cueing.

  • You can find me at Sangha Haus in Grand Haven, MI, teaching an All-Levels Flow on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays at 9:30 am. Classes blend grounding movement with breathwork, seasonal intention, and space for inner connection.

  • This 90-minute monthly workshop combines gentle flow, guided meditation, journaling, and space for community sharing. Designed to support clarity, release, and aligned action toward your dreams.

  • When I’m not guiding yoga, you’ll find me working on my all-natural wellness brand offering handcrafted botanical products for bath, body, and self-care. Rooted in plant wisdom, seasonal cycles, and the belief that self-care is sacred, Unearthed Naturals is truly my labor of love.

my story

I started practicing yoga in college, mostly as a way to “rest” on my days off from volleyball. It helped my body recover from the impact of training and past injuries. At the time, I didn’t see it as anything more than a physical tool. Once I left the court, I left yoga behind as well. I thought I didn’t need it. I’d rather run, lift, and push myself harder.

A few years later, I found myself in a completely different rhythm: working a full-time office job, sitting for eight hours a day, and battling persistent back pain. Physical therapy helped, but when the world shut down during the pandemic, I was left to care for myself. Luckily, my PT had equipped me with a handful of exercises. Movements that, to my surprise, were all rooted in yoga.

Still, I wasn’t quite ready to walk into a studio. Life went on. The stress piled up. I was working a job that I thought was my "dream job", but instead I felt numb, disconnected, and depressed. One day, I saw a Facebook post for a free yoga class on the beach. I figured — why not? One group class couldn’t hurt.

That one class changed everything.

Something clicked that day. I felt present in a way I hadn’t for years. I signed up for a three-month challenge at a local studio, and from there, my life began to shift. My pain lessened. My mind quieted. I started to feel like myself again. Yoga didn’t just help me heal physically - it helped me come to peace with parts of my past I had pushed down for too long.

This practice became a lifeline. A returning. A remembering.

And now, I'm honored to share the gifts of this practice with you.

current offerings

  • You can find me at Sangha Haus in Grand Haven, MI, on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays at 9:30 am.

  • A 90-minute yoga and meditation practice that gives you the space to come home to yourself, clear mental clutter, and move forward with intention. Save your spot for our next class!

  • Elevate your practice with personalized flows and intentional themes designed just for you. I offer private yoga sessions for individuals, small groups, events, and businesses! Each session is tailored to meet your needs, pace, and goals.

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  • A digital sanctuary for movement, stillness, and soulful living.