Hi, I'm Melissa
Living with autoimmune issues, chronic illness, or pain is challenging. Through my own autoimmune journey, changing my approach to yoga and meditation helped me learn how to listen to myself as I became more embodied.
Through listening and responding to my ever-changing body with compassion, humor, and self-awareness, I began to change my mindset and spirit.
It's my passion to offer classes which encourage embodiment, imperfection, and accessibility. I'm hopeful that you'll become curious about how to make each pose feel the best for your body without judgment or comparison.
I'm a certified 500-hour yoga teacher from Brett Larkin's Uplifted program. Prior to my yoga teacher training, I practiced yoga, meditation, and mindfulness years before my autoimmune diagnosis.
12 Days of Bedtime Yin Yoga
Cozy up to 12 Days of Bedtime Yin Yoga!
Each 15-minute video calms your nervous system encouraging you to enjoy a peaceful and restful sleep.
Look for the first video on 12/1/25 at the Embodied Energies YouTube channel.
Sign up here for the daily newsletter that will accompany each video.
We embrace accessibility and imperfection.
Virtual Yoga Classes
Join me for either
Yin Yoga Class (calm, embodied, gentle stretch)
Yoga Nidra Class (calm, healing, conscious sleep)
**Suggested props: blocks, blanket, pillows, bolster
I'll see you one the mat!
Intuitive Coaching
What is intuitive coaching? It's life coaching that encourages you to listen and respond to your unique intuition.
During each coaching session, you'll receive structured tools and resources to help you move toward embracing your goals. You'll be invited to use a variety of intuitive tools which may help you to move closer to the changes and answers that you are seeking.
Email me so we can schedule a call to see how I may support you through as you move toward the goals you desire and embrace your dreams.
Testimonials
""Melissa provides a wonderful healing experience using yoga, meditation, and insightful guidance. Her work truly encompasses mind, body, and spirit. She has provided lovely support to me on my life journey. I highly recommend her work.""
--Pam, Yoga Practitioner
""Melissa does a great job conveying the poses and providing alternatives. Thank you!""
--Avery, Yoga Practitioner
""I have chronic illnesses and finding people who can help me in my recovery and maintenance who truly have an understanding of this experience is important to me. Melissa knows how to provide a full yoga experience for my goals and limitations and I can feel the difference in my nervous system by the end of a session. Working with Melissa is not like going to a yoga class at the gym; her sessions have a healing quality to them that I much prefer. Thank you Melissa!""
--Hayley, Yoga Practitioner
Frequently asked questions
Can I practice yoga in I'm in flare?
Great question, I encourage you to ask your doctor if you are able to practice restorative yoga, such as
Yin Yoga
Yoga Nidra
I don't know have props or yoga blocks. Can I still practice?
Yes! You can use these to help ease into a stretch:
sturdy books
pillows
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