ODDlight Teacher Feature: Mikayla Campbell

Although newer to the ODD team, Mikayla wasted no time carving out a special place on the schedule and in our hearts and quads with her balance of soothing and energizing instruction and athletic background – playing Division 1 Women’s Soccer at the peak of her 20+ year career. Mikayla's classes are like nourishing greens & grains bowls of yoga, as she intentionally creates an environment that is rooted in culture, diversity, and movement where all folks – especially those historically excluded – can feel joy, empowerment, confidence, self awareness, and self love. As a forever student, Mikayla recently expanded her knowledge to sound healing, now incorporating a 30-minute sound bath at the end of a 45-minute SLOW FLOW in the all-new SLOW FLOW & SOUND that settles our bodies and soothes our nervous systems every Thursday at 7:45pm in Echo Park studio beginning August 15th. If you're looking to heat things up with a trained athlete, don't miss Mikayla's weekly SWEAT classes on Wednesdays at 8:30am, now heated to 90° for a fiery experience to write home about.

What are your "Big 3?" 

Capricorn sun Gemini moon  Libra rising  

Five words to describe yourself?

Loyal, bright, kind, passionate, and silly

What's an ODD fact about you?

I am repulsed by peanut butter!

What initially inspired you to become a yoga instructor?

Yoga’s ability to reveal our deepest self keeps me inspired. I honor that our experiences on the mat tell us so much about who we are off of it. Perhaps even more own rewarding, I love witnessing students’ become curious about their bodies and demonstrate a transformation that transcends their mat as they uncover the innate knowledge possessed within. 

SLOW FLOW & SOUND is a new class format (so exciting!) - what can students expect to experience in this class?

Students can expect 45 minutes of a yummy, yet grounding flow to wind down, and 30 minutes of a sound journey using crystal singing bowls, chimes, ocean drums and more to promote deep relaxation. 

What song/album/playlist do you have on repeat right now?

Kaytranada. Smooth, R&B vibes? SiR, Daniel Caesar, Ari Lennox, The Internet, and Cleo Sol of course!

One affirmation you always come back to?

I trust my body’s innate wisdom.

Get to know Mikayla more by finding her on the class schedule!