Melissa found that after practicing yoga and meditation for decades, she wanted to share the life changing benefits she had received by teaching others. Through her practice, she experiences an ever deepening understanding of herself and the world around her.
Melissa is a long time student of Dina Amsterdam, the founder of InnerYoga, and has been practicing with her since 1994. For the last ten years, Melissa has been engaged consistently in advanced trainings and mentorships. She also has a long-time practice of Vipassana meditation as taught by S.N. Goenka. She has learned through these studies and practices the importance of inner listening which helps us gain understanding of how the body, emotions, and mind support us in our growth and connections.
In her classes, Melissa creates a peaceful environment and encourages students to go deep within to develop intimacy with themselves. As we expand our relationship to self we have better relationship with others and with our surroundings.
As a poet and Master Gardener, Melissa’s offerings are inspired by her heartfelt relationship to the earth and the magical place we live in.
RYT 500
Classes:
InnerYoga/Yin
Connecting to ourselves through breath and meditation we will move through a series of yin poses to facilitate nourishment in the connective tissues and the opening of the meridian systems. This nourishment and opening brings us to a state of calm and balance physically, emotionally and mentally.
Suitable for all levels
Mindful Yang
Through slow embodied movements we will open the body by flowing through gentle yang poses to revitalize body and mind. This deep meditative practice focuses on finding our connection to breath, body, and essence by letting go of outer stress, turning towards ourselves, and reconnecting with our essence.
Suitable for all levels