About US

Discover your strength, balance & peace of mind with US.

Urban Solace - a lifestyle brand designed to help support all aspects of your health & wellbeing. 

Urban Solace is a mindfulness organization dedicated. to making wellness programming intentional, accessible, and fun. Founded by Dr. Michelle Renaud, Urban Solace curates healthy lifestyle experiences, including evidence-based health education, mindfulness retreats, corporate wellness, community initiatives, and thoughtfully designed self-care products, all with the goal of helping people reconnect with themselves in a meaningful way.

Dr. Renaud is a health educator, caregiver advocate, university adjunct professor, and an experienced researcher. With over 25 years of clinical and academic experience in post-rehab exercise therapy, health education, yoga, and mindfulness research, she blends science-backed practices with real-life strategies to support individuals in creating sustainable self-care routines.

Urban Solace is also the proud producer of the longest-running, FREE outdoor yoga program in downtown Detroit.  They’ve been providing fun & fitness on the riverfront to thousands of residents and visitors since 2007, and are super excited to share the gift of mindfulness with you.

Join US on this journey to reclaim self-care, one mindful moment at a time.

Thank you for your support!

For programming information, collaborations, media inquies, or to simply stay in touch, please reach out at:

practice@urbansolacestudio.com

  • "You and your gifts touch many lives and make a difference."

    C. Miranda

  • "It's great to see you helping so many people and doing what you love."

    T.R.

  • "Thank you for all you do. Don't stop!"

    Jeanette W.

  • "I'm new to your classes this year. So happy I found you. You will see me again."

    Renee P.

  • "My mind and body (especially lower back) thank you."

    Alex C.

  • "This is my fifth year of yoga on the riverfront with Michelle. I enjoy her classes."

    Merly H.

  • "For many years I enjoyed yoga on the riverfront with Michelle. She is a great inspiration."

    Patti D.

  • "I love the passion you have for what you do."

    Todd S.

  • "Thankful for the opportunity to practice with you all."

    M. Lillian

  • "Thanks for introducing me to this awesome yoga community."

    A.S.

  • "It's the best! You are so welcoming and provide weekly joy to many."

    Rene C.

 

Join US on a journey of self-discovery with fun and functional programming featuring mindfulness, community-building … and of course, yoga.