Yoga
About Madleen
Madleen Alsabbah is the first American-born Palestinian in her family, a dedicated yoga instructor, creative, and community facilitator committed to healing, connection, and embodied self-expression. She began her yoga journey in 2013 and has since completed her 200-hour certification in 2018, Bhakti training in 2023, and a 300-hour Kaula Tantra Yoga Training in 2025 to deepen her spiritual and somatic understanding of the practice.
Rooted in her cultural heritage and personal experiences, Madleen curates sacred spaces that invite transformation, authenticity, and unity. She has taught at institutions such as the University of Wisconsin–Madison, Monona Terrace, and various wellness retreats, offering an inclusive, intuitive, and trauma-informed approach to movement and mindfulness.
With over 15 years of experience in community facilitation, Madleen’s leadership began as vice president of the Ski Club at UW–Whitewater, where she coordinated trips out West, and later as a city event coordinator for the City of Portage. Today, her work is devoted to supporting individuals and communities in reconnecting with themselves and one another beyond labels—through ancestral practices such as singing, dancing, breathwork, and embodied movement.
As an Aquarius, 6/2 Projector in Human Design, and Life Path 9, Madleen is deeply committed to guiding others on their personal and collective healing journeys, and she looks forward to walking this path alongside her students and community.
morning momentum
Launched in February 2025, Morning Momentum is an online program with Madleen that was born during a heavy time in Madleen’s life. Instead of starting the day scrolling and feeling disconnected, she created this space to make mornings meaningful.
Her last name, means “morning” in Arabic making this offering feel like a deep calling and personal purpose.​
Morning Momentum continues month after month (with occasional breaks for retreats and trainings), helping others build powerful, consistent morning practices. ​
This 45-minute Monday- Thursday live program starts at 7:15 AM Central Time, blending yoga, breathwork, mantra, journaling, and intentional movement. In just under an hour, you’ll activate your body, focus your mind, and ground into clarity.
Morning Momentum is more than a class. It’s a daily reset. A structure for self-discipline. A way to energize your day and align your spirit. Come as you are.
1:1 yoga coaching
1:1 Online Yoga Coaching is a sacred space designed to help you return to balance, alignment, and love within yourself. Through personalized yoga practices, heart-opening movement, breathwork, and intuitive guidance, I help you reconnect with your body’s wisdom and release what no longer serves—so you can feel grounded, free, and authentically you. Whether you’re in Madison, Chicago, or anywhere in the world, these sessions are crafted to meet you where you are and guide you into deeper alignment with your truth. Each session is a journey of embodiment and awakening—an invitation to open your heart, strengthen your body, and create harmony between how you move, feel, and live.
cacao ceremonies
Through her work with cacao, Madleen has learned that it is not just a plant but a powerful teacher, guiding individuals to embrace both their light and their shadows. She has had the honor of working with cacao from regions like Costa Rica, Nicaragua and Ecuador, where she has traveled to connect with the land to deeply understand and bring back the energy of this sacred medicine. Madleen offers cacao ceremonies as a space for others to explore their emotions, release what no longer serves them, and connect deeply with themselves and others. Her intention is to create a transformative, heart-centered experience where all participants can heal, grow, and unite in compassion and celebration.
photography
Madleen Alsabbah is a passionate photographer dedicated to capturing the essence of both people and nature. Whether through personal portraits, professional business sessions, or special events, she creates images that tell a story and reflect the unique energy of each subject. Deeply connected to nature, her work also includes breathtaking landscapes and intricate details of the natural world, offering prints that bring a sense of peace and wonder into any space. With a refined artistic eye and intuitive approach, Madleen’s photography brings vision, emotion, and authenticity to every shot
