My Story
“You’re never too dirty to take a bath.”
That’s what my teacher told me when I shared that I have a spinal defect and couldn’t touch my toes. Those words changed how I saw my body: what I once viewed as limitations became opportunities.
Since then, I’ve immersed myself in yoga, learning from wise and inspiring people on my path to becoming a Yoga Alliance certified instructor. My mission is to make yoga accessible, to help my clients approach their practice with compassion for themselves, and to meet their own limits with steadfast joy.
Now, most days I can touch my toes, and some days I can’t. As Jigar Gor says, “Yoga is not about touching your toes. It is what you learn on the way down.”
Namaste.
Melissa is a natural yoga instructor. She encompasses the 3 R’s: relaxing, restorative and radiant. Anyone doing practice with her will simply sigh as her joy shines through. I highly recommend her as a yogi.
Julie Henderson
Melissa is an excellent yoga instructor! She is a teacher at heart and uses all of her teaching skills to differentiate her yoga classes to meet the needs of each individual who attends. She creates a positive environment that allows even those of us who have never practiced yoga before to feel comfortable learning something new. I leave her classes feeling refreshed, invigorated, more peaceful, and wanting to go back.
Julie Esquivel
Melissa's classes were my first introduction to yoga and due to my scoliosis and history of terrible flexibility, I was quite nervous. She was great at listening to any specific areas I wanted to work on, and had yoga moves to help already in mind. I left my first session feeling amazing- relaxed, calm--and painfree! I've been a regular attendee since and leave each session feeling stronger, more flexible, and with a clearer mind. I never thought yoga would be one of the highlights of my week - thanks, Melissa!
Rachel McNeill
I had tried yoga before, but never really enjoyed it. I often found myself wondering if I was doing it correctly. Melissa makes me feel so comfortable and explains things very well. She brings a level of tranquility to her class through both her moves and message. I truly enjoy being a yogi now.
Pam Sykes
