yoga for your spirit

 

my soulful process

 

Step 1

my approach is heart-centered + nurturing.

 
 

Step 2

I aim to support your physical, mental + emotional well-being.

 
 

Step 3

let’s create a quiet, soothing space for you to slow down + care for your own needs.

practices for your spirit

 

1:1 private sessions

Tailored for those wanting to deepen their personal practice.

this is for you:

  • prefer individualized attention.

  • work on foundational yoga poses + deepen your practice.

  • therapeutic yoga sessions to help alleviate discomfort, increase flexibility + improve mobility.

 

restore + reiki

Restorative yoga is a style of yoga utilized to help you relax. The poses require no muscular exertion, each pose is deeply supported by bolsters, blankets + blocks, allowing the body to surrender into a state of deep relaxation + peace. Enhanced by Reiki, a gentle hands-on healing energy technique, this practice promotes stress reduction, relaxation + and well-being.

this is for you:

  • want to reduce feelings of stress + overwhelm.

  • looking for a gentle + mindful yoga practice.

  • improve sleep.

  • soothe the nervous system.

workshops

Join Mel for various workshops, focusing on yoga for stress reduction, relaxation and restoration.

upcoming workshops:

restore + reiki

20th April 2024

2-4:30p

The Nourishing Spirits Center

St. George’s Church

808 Foothill Blvd., La Canada

stress, burnout + overwhelm.

When I first stepped on my yoga mat, I was in my mid-20s, working for a film production company and planning my wedding. I was overworked, underpaid + burned out. I thought a yoga class would be a great way to get in shape for my wedding day. But, what I discovered is that yoga is so much more than a physical practice. It’s a sacred space where we can heal our bodies + our spirits. I’ve taught the packed flow classes, the intense workout-style yoga classes, and even spent many years teaching hot yoga — and although the classes were fun and energizing, I found that it was the slower, mindful + soulful practices that can truly transform. When we slow down to listen to our inner guide, care for ourselves on a deeper level + meet ourselves with compassion, and grace, we cultivate more ease + balance in our lives.

  • I LOVED my Reiki session with Mel. Having never tried it, I didn’t know what to expect, I just knew I was out of alignment energetically. There’s a certain level of openness and vulnerability that goes along with this type of energy work and Mel has a way of holding space that allows for total honesty with oneself. I felt deeply relaxed and cared for.

    Torrie

  • Mel is the closest thing you will ever meet to an earth angel. She couples her vast knowledge of yoga and restorative practices with unparalleled compassion. She is generous with her gifts and her heart. Working with her is the most loving thing I can do for my own well-being.

    Cathy

  • As a longtime Ashtangi and practitioner of Jivamukti yoga, I started doing restorative yoga about a decade ago to complement these practices, my daily runs, and the stress of finishing a PhD dissertation. I have practiced in Berlin, Paris, London, NY (and other cities) and, when I moved to LA, found Mel's classes. I quickly came to realize that Mel's classes are the gold standard in restorative yoga and simply the best I've ever experienced. She is extremely knowledgeable about this practice and makes it a calm, cozy, and welcoming environment for every person, no matter what their level.

    Jennifer