Melissa introduced our family to yoga in 2013 and we have been attending her weekly classes ever since. Through Melissa’s guidance of yoga postures, breathing and relaxation techniques, our family has become closer, healthier, less stressed and more peaceful. In Melissa’s class we are able to release weekly stress which dissipates immediately once class has started. Often times we come to class tight and tense but gradually the body is taken through a flow of postures, balances and stretches until we reach a place of true relaxation and peace. The hour-long class ends with a feeling of well-being and inner peace, which is a fantastic way to start the weekend, this feeling continues through the weekend into the start of the next week. Melissa has a peaceful gentle presentation, offering a class filled with poses that gracefully flow one into the next, the pace and flow from beginning to end is wonderful, even, steady and calming. We are extremely fortunate and grateful to have Melissa guide us through our continued discovery of the wonderful gift of yoga.
Eric, Ekumi, & Yumeko
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Yogi Extraordinaire!! Melissa is pure grace in motion. Her practices embody the true spirit of yoga where she creates a serene, positive, sacred and safe space to practice. Yet, she leads her students through subtle and challenging flows. In power yoga classes Melissa has a gift of quietly lulling you into a soft meditative space…all while your body is working hard. Her classes take students beyond the physical to a more meditative and mindful place. As a yoga teacher myself, Melissa is a true inspiration about how to share the gifts of joy and yoga with students.
Susan
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As a yoga studio manager, I believe Melissa would be a valued asset in any teaching setting, and as such, I would heartily recommend her. She can teach to a variety of levels in a single class as she offers many modifications to allow all students to feel their own abilities shine. She is a responsible and reliable teacher who teaches from a place of competence and confidence with well thought out sequences that are completely safe. She brings such a sweet energy to her classes that they are a delight to attend. She is a very thoughtful and talented teacher.
Jude
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I have taken many yoga classes over the years and I love taking classes with Melissa. Her teaching style is creative and challenging. She makes class exciting teaching advanced poses with a lighthearted attitude that makes them fun to practice. When I leave class I am relaxed but I also feel like I have pushed myself. I have also attended some of Melissa’s workshops, which she teaches with enthusiasm. Melissa is a very kind and gentle teacher who is knowledgeable and willing to help you with your practice whenever possible.
Kim
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Melissa is favorite yoga teacher. She is able to teach to all levels of experience and creates a wonderful yoga class. Melissa is knowledgeable welcoming, and everyone leaves feeling relaxed and rejuvenated. She is the real deal.
Anne
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Melissa is one of my favorite teachers due to her precise and soothing direction in class. I always leave her class on a positive note, either feeling at peace or refreshed. She truly is a master of her craft!
Erin
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I love taking Melissa’s yoga classes and workshops! Her specialty classes always offer a great variety from gentle candlelight yoga, gentle yoga with essential oils, restorative yoga with gongs, to fun classes like yoga with live drumming and yoga with glow sticks. Whatever class she teaches I always leave feeling great with renewed energy. My favorite workshop is New Year’s Evolution: A Vision Board workshop which is at the beginning of each year. Melissa guides the class on how to illustrate their dreams and goals for the upcoming year keeping you focused on what really matters. And that really makes a difference! Thanks for everything you do Melissa!
Anna
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Melissa’s classes are a great combination of stretching and strength. She teaches at a level that allows for accommodation of all members of the class and provides modifications for increased intensity. Her assists throughout the class adds a nice element of relaxation.
Molly