Where Mindfulness Meets Health
Certified Yoga Therapist
Health & Wellness Educator
CPR Instructor
My Promise to you
You are unique and my services are customize for you
I believe that YOGA should be accessible to all. I will give you my ears and heart. I will empathize with and nurture you. I will respect and give you the space you need to learn about yourself. I will share with you the tools that have been passed on to me. I will cheer for you and help you bring yourself into balance so that you can live a meaningful life.
With gratitude,
Melanie
What else do I offer?
In person and at home Chair Yoga classes
Health and Wellness Talks and Small Groups
In person and at home Chair Yoga classes
Chair yoga is a gentle form of yoga that is practiced sitting in a chair, or standing using a chair for support. This class will help with flexibility, improve muscle tone, and builds balance to help prevent falls. In addition to a good stretch, you will also enjoy other health benefits of yoga: reduction of stress, better sleep, and a se
Chair yoga is a gentle form of yoga that is practiced sitting in a chair, or standing using a chair for support. This class will help with flexibility, improve muscle tone, and builds balance to help prevent falls. In addition to a good stretch, you will also enjoy other health benefits of yoga: reduction of stress, better sleep, and a sense of well-being. This class will incorporate breath work, humor, and fun facts about your body.
Classes are Thursday at 10am - 11 am EST
First Aid, CPR, AED Training for Groups
Health and Wellness Talks and Small Groups
In person and at home Chair Yoga classes
A medical emergency can happen on the mat and off the mat. Is your staff trained to know what to do? Yoga injuries are on the rise. Because yoga has become more mainstream you are getting all kinds of bodies in your yoga room. Someone could be walking into your studio with a preexisting condition.
I give training on emergency planning and certification in First Aid, CPR, and AED.
Health and Wellness Talks and Small Groups
Health and Wellness Talks and Small Groups
Health and Wellness Talks and Small Groups
Education about your body is your first defense. I speak on the health-related subject such as these:
Fall Prevention
Cardiac Health
Breathing
Aging Gracefully
Life Purpose
Insomnia
Stress and Anxiety
Yoga and Addiction Recovery
Why does your mental health affect your physical health?
The International Association of Yoga Therapists defines
What is Yoga Therapy?
Yoga therapy is the professional application of the principles and practices of yoga to promote health and well-being within a therapeutic relationship that includes personalized assessment, goal setting, lifestyle management, and yoga practices for individuals or small groups.
Yoga Therapy bridges Mental & Physical Health
Mental Health
Physical Health
Physical Health
Yoga therapy can promote general emotional balance and assist with mood regulation. Research into effects on specific concerns is promising, and yoga has been used as an adjunctive therapy for anxiety, depression, trauma and PTSD, insomnia, and other conditions.
Physical Health
Physical Health
Physical Health
Yoga therapy can improve physical fitness and increase strength, balance, and flexibility. It can also help with physical health conditions such as pain, blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes, obesity, and arthritis.