Melanie is a 200-Hour Trauma-Informed Yoga Teacher certified by The Yoga Therapy Institute in 2024. Her classes are designed to be trauma-sensitive, recognizing that trauma can often manifest physically long after the initial event. She incorporates key trauma-informed principles, such as safety, presence, and choice, into her teaching methodology. Melanie loves to lead foundational hatha yoga classes that emphasize simplicity, repetition, ease of movement, and personal choice. Each class typically includes:

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● Pranayama (breathwork): Cultivating calm and creating space within the body.

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● Asana (yoga postures): Gentle, safe movement into and out of poses that build strength and flexibility.

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● Dharana/Dhyana (meditation): Practices to enhance mindfulness and inner awareness.

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Melanie's teaching style encourages introspection and body awareness, guiding students to listen to their bodies' signals and sensations, allowing yoga to rejuvenate and restore their energy. Off the mat, Melanie is a liberation coach, ceramic artist and community volunteer committed to healing, justice and the liberation of all people. Read more about Melanie on her website.

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“I hope each class leaves my students more connected to their bodies, so they can weave our practice into their everyday lives. Whether it's finding a rhythm in their daily routine, listening to their body's natural needs, or creating their own yoga flow, they’re tapping into their inner light. And that light is powerful—I hope they'll use it to illuminate the world around them.”