Events
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Friday, November 22nd
6:00-7:30PM
$35.00, register here!
Fuller Yoga
39 New London Turnpike
Suite 301
Glastonbury, CT 06033
Candlelit Gratitude Yoga & Sound
Join us for a transformative heart opening gratitude yoga class, illuminated by candlelight and enhanced by soothing sound meditation. In this restorative practice, we will explore poses that invite love, compassion and gratitude into our lives. As we flow through each movement, you’ll be encouraged to connect deeply with your breath and reflect on the blessings in your life. The calming sounds of healing instruments will guide you into a state of relaxation, allowing you to fully embrace the present moment. Whether you’re new to yoga or a seasoned practitioner, this nurturing experience will leave you feeling open, inspired and grateful. Come ready to release, receive and reconnect. As a special addition, you'll learn about the Gratitude Rock Practice, a powerful tool to carry your intention and gratitude with you after class ends. Each participant will also have the opportunity to take home a special piece from the altar, further enriching your experience.
Saturday, December 7th
11:00AM-1:00PM
$50.00, register here!
Salt Your Soul Gift Co.
7256 S. Tamiami Trail
Sarasota, FL 34231
Holiday Terrarium Making Class
Join us for a fun and interactive Holiday Terrarium Making Class!
Get ready to create a stunning terrarium that will brighten up your home or workspace this season! Enjoy a relaxing morning filled with creativity as you craft your very own unique holiday-themed terrarium.
Class will kick off with an informative overview of succulents and air plants, along with tips on how to care for them. Melissa will guide you through the creative process, helping you choose from a variety of carefully selected supplies to make your terrarium truly one-of-a-kind.
Using 6-inch glass terrariums, you’ll have a fantastic selection of succulents, air plants and festive decorations to bring your vision to life.
All supplies needed to create your beautiful terrarium are included!
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to unwind and let your creativity shine, reserve your spot today!
Sunday, December 8th
10:30-11:30AM
$20.00, register here!
Fiorelli Winery
4250 Co Rd 675
Bradenton, FL 34211
Yoga In The Vines
Immerse yourself in serenity with our Yoga in the Vines experience, where tranquility meets nature amidst the lush backdrop of our beautiful vineyard. Join us for a rejuvenating all levels yoga class surrounded by the gentle rustle of grapevines and the soothing aromas of the vineyard. This unique class combines mindful movement with the calming influence of the great outdoors, offering a perfect balance of body, mind and spirit.
Whether you’re a seasoned yogi or a curious beginner, our expert instructor will guide you through a series of poses designed to enhance flexibility, strength and relaxation. After class, savor the moment with a complimentary glass of wine.
Come for the yoga, stay for the wine and leave with a renewed sense of peace and connection to nature.
This class is great for all fitness levels.
Bring your yoga mat.
Thursday, December 12th
6:30-8:00PM
$35.00
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Sun King Sarasota
1215 Mango Ave
Sarasota, FL 34237
Holiday Terrarium Making Class
Join us for a fun and interactive Holiday Terrarium Making Class!
Get ready to create a stunning terrarium that will brighten up your home or workspace this season! Enjoy a relaxing morning filled with creativity as you craft your very own unique holiday-themed terrarium.
Class will kick off with an informative overview of succulents and air plants, along with tips on how to care for them. Melissa will guide you through the creative process, helping you choose from a variety of carefully selected supplies to make your terrarium truly one-of-a-kind.
Using 6-inch glass terrariums, you’ll have a fantastic selection of succulents, air plants and festive decorations to bring your vision to life.
All supplies needed to create your beautiful terrarium are included!
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to unwind and let your creativity shine, reserve your spot today!
Saturday, December 14th
11:00AM-1:00PM
$50.00, register here!
Salt Your Soul Gift Co.
7256 S. Tamiami Trail
Sarasota, FL 34231
Holiday Succulent Planter
Join us for a fun, hands-on Holiday Succulent Planter Workshop!
Create a stunning holiday planter that’s perfect as a hostess gift, a centerpiece for your festive gatherings or a charming addition to your home or workspace.
Relax and unwind during this interactive class as you design your own unique succulent planter. We’ll begin with a brief overview of succulents and their care, then Melissa will guide you step-by-step through the creative process. Choose from a curated selection of 6-inch planters, succulents and holiday decorations to personalize your project.
Don’t miss this festive and creative event!
Thursday, December 19th
6:30-8:30PM
$25.00
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Sun King Sarasota
1215 Mango Ave
Sarasota, FL 34237
Holiday Make & Take
Get into the holiday spirit with a relaxing evening of crafting and creativity!
Join us for a fun Holiday Make & Take experience, where you’ll learn how to make beautiful crystal bracelets, custom essential oil rollers and luxurious sugar scrubs, perfect for gift-giving or treating yourself!
Explore an array of carefully selected beads, spacers, and charms to design your own unique bracelets, and choose from a variety of crystals and essential oils to create personalized rollers and scrubs. Whether you're making gifts for loved ones or stocking up on thoughtful stocking stuffers, this class offers something for everyone.
One handmade item is included in the class fee, additional items can be made for just $10.00 each and paid for at the end of class.
Friday, December 20th
6:30-7:30PM
$30.00, register here!
Salt Your Soul Gift Co.
7256 S. Tamiami Trail
Sarasota, FL 34231
Equinox Sound Bath
Celebrate the Winter Equinox with a deeply soothing sound bath that nurtures your spirit and restores balance.
Celebrate the Winter Equinox with a deeply soothing sound bath that nurtures your spirit and restores balance. As we honor the turning of the seasons, embrace this time of reflection and renewal with a serene sound journey surrounded by the warmth of glowing salt lamps, sparkling crystals and the peaceful ambiance of the season.
Join Melissa for this special event as she intuitively blends the healing vibrations of Tibetan, crystal and alchemy singing bowls, chimes, drums, tuning forks and tingshas. Let the harmonious symphony of sounds resonate with every cell in your body, melting away tension and promoting deep relaxation and renewal.
This immersive experience is a perfect way to realign your energy and welcome the stillness of winter with calm and clarity.
Please bring a yoga mat, blanket and pillow for added comfort.
Saturday, December 21st
11:00AM-1:00PM
$30.00, register here!
Salt Your Soul Gift Co.
7256 S. Tamiami Trail
Sarasota, FL 34231
Holiday Make & Take
Get into the holiday spirit with a relaxing session of crafting and creativity!
Join us for a fun Holiday Make & Take experience, where you’ll learn how to make beautiful crystal bracelets, custom essential oil rollers and luxurious sugar scrubs, perfect for gift-giving or treating yourself!
Explore an array of carefully selected beads, spacers, and charms to design your own unique bracelets, and choose from a variety of crystals and essential oils to create personalized rollers and scrubs. Whether you're making gifts for loved ones or stocking up on thoughtful stocking stuffers, this class offers something for everyone.
One handmade item is included in the class fee, additional items can be made for just $10.00 each and paid for at the end of class.
Past Events
Saturday, October 12th
12:00-2:00PM
$50.00, register here!
Soul Expansion SRQ
6599 S Tamiami Trail
Sarasota, FL 34231
Hocus Pocus Terrarium Making
Create a Hocus Pocus terrarium so spectacular that it makes the Sanderson sisters proud.
Guided by our expert instructor Melissa, you’ll learn the art of assembling a miniature ecosystem with a selection of succulents, air plants and unique Hocus Pocus inspired decorations. Whether a seasoned gardener or a curious beginner, you'll enjoy a relaxing and fun-filled experience as you design your personalized terrarium. By the end of the class, you’ll leave with a charming creation that’s not only a captivating conversation piece but also a delightful reminder of your magical day.
Friday, September 27th
6:30-7:30PM
$30.00, register here!
Pixie Dust SRQ
1476 Main St
Sarasota, FL 34236
New Moon Sound Bath
Immerse yourself in tranquility with our New Moon Sound Bath, a special experience designed to honor new beginnings, fresh starts and intention setting. Experience a soothing acoustic journey, where relaxation meets rejuvenation in our serene setting.
Experience sound as you relax, letting the healing vibrations wash over you. Melissa will guide you on a journey through sound, intuitively weaving various tones throughout class to help you release any tension you're holding on to. An assortment of sound healing instruments will be used, including Tibetan singing bowls, crystal singing bowls, chimes, drums, tuning forks and tingshas. These instruments will vibrate and activate every cell in your body, promoting healing and leaving you feeling refreshed and rejuvenated.
Bring a yoga mat, blanket and pillow for added comfort.
Sunday, September 15th
10:00-11:00AM
$20.00
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Urban Lodge Brewing Co.
47 Purnell Place
Manchester, CT 06040
Sip & Stretch
Breathe, meditate, stretch and sip!
Join Melissa as she leads you through a fun 1 hour all levels yoga class! This class is excellent for building strength, increasing flexibility and relaxing the mind and body. Students are encouraged to take class at their own pace, modifications are offered to intensify or soften class.
This class is great for all fitness levels.
Bring your yoga mat.
Venmo, PayPal and Square Cancellation and Refund Policy
All sales are final. While we do not offer refunds, we’re happy to transfer your ticket to another class if you contact us at melissa@blissfulbymelissa.com at least 12 hours before class, provided the class you're currently signed up for is not sold out.
Eventbrite Cancellation and Refund Policy
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Sunday, July 21st
1:00-5:00PM
$160.00, register here!
Soulshine Yoga
163 Main Street
Wethersfield, CT 06109
Level l Sound Meditation
Join us for a journey to become Level 1 certified in Sound Meditation at Soulshine Yoga in Wethersfield, CT.
Join Melissa to learn more about sound meditation and dive into the world of vibrational healing. Discover how sound frequencies and vibrations affect the physical, mental, emotional and energetic bodies and learn ways to bring them into alignment and balance. Sound healing offers a unique way to revitalize your physical body and energy field, moving stagnant energy, easing stress and tension, promoting better sleep and calming the nervous system. In this training, you’ll learn the benefits and history of crystal and Tibetan singing bowls, different techniques to play the bowls and explore a variety of bowls that go well together. The techniques learned in this class are helpful for deepening your personal wellness routine and give you the tools to share the gift of sound with others.
At the completion of the course, you’ll receive a manual and certificate.
Sunday, March 3rd
10:30AM-2:30PM
$160.00
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Aussakita Acres Farm
555 Lydall Street
Manchester, CT 06042
Animal Reiki Level 1 Certification
Join us for a journey to become Animal Reiki I certified at Aussakita Acres Farm.
Learn more about Animal Reiki, a simple, non-invasive energy technique to help animals balance their physical, mental and emotional energy. In this training you'll learn how to connect with animals on a deeper level to bring healing to them. Animals are very sensitive to energy and love receiving Reiki.
In this training you’ll:
Learn how to perform Reiki on animals.
Choose from a variety of animals to practice Reiki on.
Learn how to use Reiki to improve the lives of animals.
Connect and deepen your intuition so you can communicate with animals.
Learn about the history and the lineage of Reiki.
Receive an attunement that connects you deeper to the Reiki energy and amplifies your healing abilities.
Learn how to protect and clear your energy.
Learn how to perform Reiki on yourself.
At the completion of the course, you’ll receive a manual and certificate.
Cancellation and Refund Policy
All sales are final. While we do not offer refunds, we’re happy to transfer your ticket to another class if you contact us at melissa@blissfulbymelissa.com at least 12 hours before class, provided the class you're currently signed up for is not sold out.
Sunday, April 7th
1:00-5:00PM
$250.00, register here!
Soulshine Yoga
163 Main Street
Wethersfield, CT 06109
Reiki Master Certification
Join us for a journey to become a Reiki Master at Soulshine Yoga.
Expand your Reiki 2 experience by growing in this Reiki Master program! In this training, you'll receive an attunement that connects you deeper to the Reiki energy and amplifies your healing abilities. You'll receive the sacred Reiki Master symbol to intensify the energy of the symbols you received in Reiki 2, enhancing self-healing, distance healing and in-person healing sessions! We'll cover techniques for grounding, protecting and clearing your energy. You will also learn how to perform Reiki 1 and Reiki 2 attunements so you can share the gift of Reiki with friends, family and students. There will also be time to practice self healing, offering Reiki to others and distance Reiki.
At the completion of the training, you’ll receive a Reiki Master manual and Reiki Master certificate.
Prerequisite: Completion of Reiki 1 and 2 from any teacher.
Tuesday, April 9th
6:00-8:00PM
$45.00
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Urban Lodge Brewing Co.
47 Purnell Place
Manchester, CT 06040
Spring Planter Making Class
Join us for a fun, interactive and hands-on spring succulent planter making class! Your new planter will make the perfect addition to your home or workspace!
Enjoy a relaxing evening as you create your own unique spring succulent planter! Class will start with an overview of succulents and air plants and how to care for them. Melissa will guide you through the creative process as you choose from a variety of carefully selected supplies to make your project personalized and unique. We'll be using succulent planters that are 6 inches wide and there will be a variety of succulents, air plants and spring decorations to choose from. While you're creating enjoy a complimentary beer or non-alcoholic beverage of your choice.
Your 1st beer or non-alcoholic beverage and planter is included in class.
Cancellation and Refund Policy
All sales are final. While we do not offer refunds, we’re happy to transfer your ticket to another class if you contact us at melissa@blissfulbymelissa.com at least 12 hours before class, provided the class you're currently signed up for is not sold out.
Friday, April 12th
6:00-8:00PM
$40.00, register here!
Soulshine Yoga
163 Main Street
Wethersfield, CT 06109
Mala Making Workshop
Join us for a relaxing evening of intention setting and create your own sacred mala!
You've probably seen the beaded bracelets and necklaces before, a mala is a string of beads used as a meditation tool to help you focus and calm the mind. Learn about the history of the mala and how to incorporate it into your daily life to reduce stress. Choose from a variety of carefully selected wood and crystal beads, spacers, charm and tassel to personalize your mala. The choices for expression are endless. Everyone will leave class with a unique mala they've created.
Sunday, April 14th
1:00-5:00PM
$250.00, register here!
Soulshine Yoga
163 Main Street
Wethersfield, CT 06109
Reiki Master Teacher Certification
Join us for a journey to become a Reiki Master Teacher at Soulshine Yoga.
Expand your Reiki knowledge by exploring this Reiki Master Teacher Training! Reiki Master Teacher training is the last training on the Reiki path and to have the title of Reiki Master Teacher is the highest honor. Reiki Master Teacher training connects you deeper to the Reiki energy and amplifies your healing abilities. Learn how to offer trainings for Reiki I, Reiki II, Reiki Master, Reiki Master of Masters and Reiki Master Teacher. We will also cover the business of Reiki. Bring your questions and any topics that you'd like to dive deeper into.
Prerequisite: Completion of Reiki I, Reiki II and Reiki Master from any teacher.
At the completion of the training, you’ll receive a Reiki Master Teacher manual and Reiki Master Teacher certificate.
Sunday, April 21st
1:00-5:00PM
$175.00
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Aussakita Acres Farm
555 Lydall Street
Manchester, CT 06042
Animal Reiki Level II Certification
Join us for a journey to become Animal Reiki II certified at Aussakita Acres Farm.
Expand your Reiki I experience by exploring Reiki II. Reiki II connects you deeper to the Reiki energy and amplifies your healing abilities. You’ll receive three sacred Reiki symbols, each having specific healing powers. These symbols intensify the Reiki energy, strengthen mental and emotional healing and give you the ability to offer distance Reiki. Distance Reiki gives you the tools to send Reiki to animals through space and time, anywhere and anytime. You’ll receive an attunement to amplify the Reiki energy and enhance your healing abilities. In this training, you'll learn how to connect with animals on a deeper level to bring healing to them. Animals are naturally sensitive to energy and are typically very open to receiving Reiki. This training is a great way to strengthen your intuition so you can connect and understand animals better.
In this training you’ll:
Choose from a variety of animals to offer Reiki to.
Learn how to use Reiki to improve the lives of animals.
Connect and deepen to your intuition so you can communicate with animals.
Receive an attunement that connects you deeper to the Reiki energy and amplifies your healing abilities.
Receive 3 sacred Reiki symbols.
Learn how to offer distance Reiki.
Learn how to protect and clear your energy.
At the completion of the course, you’ll receive a manual and certificate.
Prerequisite: Completion of Reiki I for humans or animals from any teacher.
Cancellation and Refund Policy
All sales are final. While we do not offer refunds, we’re happy to transfer your ticket to another class if you contact us at melissa@blissfulbymelissa.com at least 12 hours before class, provided the class you're currently signed up for is not sold out.
Saturday, June 15th
11:00AM-12:30PM
$50.00, register here!
Wild Ginger Apothecary
6557 Superior Ave
Sarasota, FL 34231
Strawberry Moon Terrarium Making
Join us for a fun, interactive and hands-on terrarium making class! Your new terrarium will be the perfect addition to your home or workspace.
Enjoy your morning as you create your own unique strawberry full moon inspired succulent, air plant and crystal terrarium! Class will start with an overview of succulents and air plants and how to care for them. Choose from a variety of carefully selected supplies to make your project personalized and unique. We'll be using glass terrariums that are 6 inches wide and there will be a variety of succulents, air plants, crystals and moon decorations to choose from. In June we experience a strawberry full moon in Capricorn, energetically this is the perfect time to release anything that is no longer serving you and manifest and create the life you want! Join Melissa to learn more about this powerful time and create your beautiful terrarium with intention to channel the energy of this moon. Also, learn how to work with the energy of the crystals and their healing properties to create a terrarium that will align and amplify the energy of this dynamic time.
All of the supplies needed to create your terrarium are included in class.
Saturday, June 22nd
8:00AM-5:30PM
$275.00, register here!
Meeting Place
Glen Lochen Parking Lot
39 New London Turnpike
Glastonbury, CT 06033
Summer Solstice Wellness Retreat
Join us to celebrate the summer solstice with a day retreat at Lake Terramuggus.
We will start the day by meeting at the Glen Lochen building where a vehicle will be waiting to bring you to our private retreat location. Upon arrival, we will begin the day with a 75 minute all levels yoga class led by Lauren. Following yoga we will enjoy a brunch that will include all of the seasonal freshness of summer. After brunch, we invite you to wade or swim in the lake, enjoy a paddle board yoga class with Melissa or take time to restore and rejuvenate with a good book or in the company of friends. It is required to know how to swim and be comfortable in the water if you would like to take the paddle board yoga class. Refreshing bites will be provided before Melissa ushers you into a relaxing 60 minute sound healing and meditation session. We will close our day together with tapas, cocktails and mocktails.
Itinerary
8:00am – 8:15am Pick up from Glen Lochen building
8:45am - Arrive and prepare for class
9:00am – 10:15am All levels yoga with Lauren
10:30am – 12:00pm Brunch prepared by Caitlin
12:00pm – 2:00pm Wade or swim in the lake, enjoy a paddle board yoga class with Melissa or take time to restore and rejuvenate with a good book or in the company of friends
2:00pm – 2:30pm Lite bites
2:30pm – 3:30pm Sound healing and meditation with Melissa
3:30pm – 5:00pm Tapas, cocktails and mocktails
5:00pm - Return to the Glen Lochen building
*If the retreat is rescheduled because of rain Melissa will not be teaching on the new date someone will substitute for her.
“I love signing up for Melissa’s different events! Her specialty classes always offer a great variety from jewelry making, gentle yoga with essential oils, restorative yoga with sound meditation, to fun classes like yoga with live drumming and yoga with glow sticks. Whatever class she teaches I always feel great with renewed energy as I leave class. My favorite is her Vision Board workshop which is at the beginning of each year. Melissa guides the class on how to visualize and illustrate their dreams and goals for the upcoming year. I find this helps me stay focused on what really matters throughout the year and that really makes a big difference. Thanks for everything you do Melissa!"
-Anna