Melissa has been teaching yoga and meditation for over   twenty years.  She is a Yoga Therapist, a  registered  Senior teacher with Yoga Australia, a registered Experienced teacher with Meditation Australia, an Allevi8 Meditation Mentor, an accredited teacher in Restorative Yoga in the Judith Hanson – Lasater tradition. She facilitates   classes, retreats, meditation courses  and workshops in the Sunshine Coast Hinterland at her purpose built studio and retreat space. Melissa also teaches at other venues throughout Australia.  

Her influences and continuing immersion into Yoga, Yoga Therapy, and Mindfulness have continued with the teachings of – Krishnamacharya, T.K.V. Desikachar lineage, Radiant Light Yoga, Judith Lasater,  Lizzie Lasater, Simon Park, Gwyn Williams, Donna Farhi, Flo Fenton, Shiva Rea, B. K. S. Iyengar, Drs Ruth and  Ian Gawler and Paul and Maia Bedson (meditation)

Melissa has a strong belief that embracing a holistic lifestyle through yoga, diet, mindfulness  and meditation helps  to create a harmonious and balanced life. Bringing to your everyday moments good health, a sense of joy, inner peace and knowledge.  Yoga brings life to your life.

In Melissa’s classes you are encouraged to explore fluidity of movement, with awareness to breath, and where it is flowing. Challenging at times yet nurturing, building strength and flexibility, using the body  and breath to become present with what is needed for you in each moment. Props are always offered if needed.

The invitation is  given to explore where you are at in each  moment, making the practice a personal experience. Melissa is dedicated to creating an inclusive enviroment  for the beginner to the experienced, making her classes accessible to all level of student.

Meditation is guided  at the beginning and at the end of each class. Allowing one to glean a taste of the inner peace and stillness that resides in each of us. Encouraging the  practice to be taken with you as you leave class and into your daily life.