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ABOUT MELANIE
Melanie is an experienced, Registered Yoga Teacher, with specialized certificates in Trauma-informed Yoga, Yoga for Mental Health, Mindfulness, and Meditation.
Melanie has been a student of yoga for over twenty years, and a yoga guide for over eight years. Her experience in yoga has been life changing - opening a path to transition from serving in the U.S. Army to becoming a trauma therapist as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, initially through her study of Trauma-informed yoga.
Melanie's articulate and relatable presence creates a space to bring traditional yoga and mindfulness practices into our daily lives - in accessible and relevant ways. Her training and teaching upholds yoga principles, mindful awareness, and honoring each and every body.
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RESOURCES
READING
Meditations from the Mat by Rolf Gates
The Body Keeps the Score by Dr. Bessel van der Kolk
Breath by James Nestor
The Living Gita by Sri Swami Satchidananda
Myths of the Asanas: The Ancient Origins of Yoga by Alanna Kaivalya
The Science of Yoga by William Broad
The Key Poses of Yoga by Ray Long
Wherever You Go, There You Are by Jon Kabat-Zinn
Radical Compassion by Tara Brach, PhD
When Things Fall Apart: Heart Advice for Difficult Times by Pema Chodron
WEBSITES/ORGANIZATIONS
The Greater Good Science Center University of Berkeley
Insight Meditation Center DC
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TESTIMONIALS
“Your classes are my favorite thing about the pandemic. I feel stronger and healthier from them and always really enjoy them."
- CURRENT YOGA STUDENT
"I have been a student of Melanie’s for over five years and I continue to be amazed at what a gifted teacher she is. Each practice I learn something new and I always feel better when I leave the mat."
- SANDY P., CURRENT YOGA STUDENT
Melanie’s class is unparalleled and has provided me with just the centering I need. She is a master at creating interesting and challenging flows all while embodying yogic principles of non-striving. We end the class peacefully with a real sense of community of having practiced together. Melanie is a kind, humble and exceptional teacher.
- SARAH S., CURRENT YOGA STUDENT
"Melanie is an amazing yoga teacher! Her classes combine creative flows which can be adapted to any physical fitness level with deep knowledge of yoga principles. Melanie shows true care for her students. I would recommend her classes to anyone who wants to try yoga or deepen their practice."
- SHIRA E., CURRENT YOGA STUDENT
"Melanie has been my yoga teacher since 2016 and she is outstanding. In her live teaching, and now in her Zoom teaching, she is a skillful guide through Vinyasa Yoga, demonstrating and explaining each pose, offering adaptations for different bodies. She’s quick, smart and funny. One of Melanie’s greatest gifts as a yoga teacher is that she also shares her understanding of yoga yamas and niyamas with our class. When previous yoga teachers began teaching beyond poses, they lost me. Grocery lists filled my mind instead. Now, with Melanie’s guidance, step by step, my practice is deepening. Our Zoom class began in 2020 as an emergency (we thought temporary!) substitute for live classes. Instead, thanks to Melanie, our Zoom meetings have brought us closer to one another. We practice poses, learn more, laugh, and support each other lovingly in challenging times. As a teacher myself, I give Melanie A+ for her dynamic, compassionate teaching."
- GILLIE C., CURRENT YOGA STUDENT