Melissa (she/her) has been practicing yoga for over 10 years. The “yoga glow” she feels after every class is something she wanted to share with the world. She completed her 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training at The Body Art Barn in the Hudson Valley and became enthralled by Vedic philosophy and the science of yoga, which informs all her classes. She believes in the transformative power of aligning breath, movement, and spirituality and loves to guide students of all levels on their journey to strength, flexibility, and mindfulness. She is committed to fostering a supportive, inclusive environment where students can deepen their practice, improve body awareness, cultivate peace, and assist in being present in the moment. She is trained in Vinyasa Yoga and uses Jivamukti and Hatha methods to enhance her classes. She is passionate about inspiring and empowering students to find their inner strength and voice. She is humbled by the bounty of yogic philosophy information and continues to study. She is also committed to Ahimsa, the path of nonviolence, and believes yoga is not just practiced on the mat but is a way of life.