Hi, I'm Melissa!

Yoga that
feels like
you.

Former corporate EA turned yoga teacher. I traded spreadsheets for a one-way ticket to India, completed my 300hr YTT, and never looked back. Online classes, in person retreats, and a community for people ready to escape the rush.

Vinyasa
Yin
Hatha
Online
Work with Me My Story
Melissa in Goa, India
Goa, India
500hr YTT
15 yrs practice
Trained in India
300hr YTT
Classes
Online & Live
Experience
15 Years
Great for
All Levels
"Sometimes you need to escape the life you're living to find the one you actually want. Yoga gave me that. Now I help others find it too."
— Melissa
15
Years practising
300
Hour YTT, India
6
Styles taught
My Story

From boardrooms
to India & back

For years I was a corporate executive assistant — calendars, deadlines, always-on, never enough hours. I was good at it. And quietly exhausted by it. Yoga crept into my life as a survival tool, and slowly it became everything.

After 15 years of deepening my own practice, I made the leap: I flew to India and completed my 300hr Yoga Teacher Training there. Being immersed in the birthplace of yoga — the philosophy, the stillness, the community — changed me in ways I'm still discovering.

I came home lighter, slower, and so much more myself. Now I live a calmer life, and I teach from that place.

300hr YTT certified, trained in India
I get the corporate grind — I lived it
Rest is not laziness — it's the practice
Yoga is for every body, full stop
What We Practice

Six styles, one teacher

With 15 years of practice across many traditions, I teach a wide range of styles. Every class welcomes all levels — bring yourself exactly as you are.

Vinyasa Flow

Breath and movement linked in a creative, flowing sequence. Energising and endlessly adaptable to how your body feels that day.

All levels
45–60 min
Energising

Restorative

Fully supported postures held with props. A deep invitation to soften, recover, and give yourself real permission to rest.

All levels
60–75 min
Calming

Hatha

The classic foundation of yoga. Slower-paced, alignment-focused postures held with care — perfect for building real understanding of your body.

Beginner-friendly
60 min
Grounding

Yin Yoga

Long-held floor postures targeting the deep connective tissues. Meditative, still, and profoundly releasing for the hips, pelvis and spine.

All levels
60–75 min
Deep release

Ashtanga

A set sequence of postures practised with breath and gaze. Disciplined, dynamic and deeply rewarding for those ready to commit to a consistent practice.

Intermediate
75–90 min
Structured

Gentle Chair Yoga

Accessible yoga using a chair for support. Brilliant for those returning from injury, living with limited mobility, or simply wanting a kinder entry point.

All abilities
45 min
Accessible
Work With Me

Ways we can practice together

All online — roll out your mat anywhere in the world.

Live Group Classes

Join a small, friendly group via Zoom. Lots of personal attention, lots of laughs. Held weekly across multiple time zones.

From $15 / class

1-on-1 Private Sessions

A session built entirely around your body, your goals, and your pace. Perfect for beginners or anyone wanting personalised guidance.

$55 / session

Monthly Membership

Unlimited live classes + access to my growing on-demand library. The best way to build a consistent, joyful practice.

$33 / month

Beginners' Course

A 4-week series designed for busy, burnt-out humans who think they don't have time for yoga. (You do. I promise.)

$77 for the full series
Retreats

Go deeper, together

Small-group retreats in beautiful places. A few days to fully unplug, move, breathe and come home to yourself.

Ubud Bali rice terraces
Next Date: Autumn 2027

Slow Down in Bali

Ubud, Bali

Seven days of morning practice, afternoon workshops, wholesome food and genuine rest. Set in the lush rice terraces of Ubud — the spiritual heart of Bali. Max 10 guests.

7 nightsAll inclusive
From $2,800Early bird available
Kashia Goa India
Next Date: Spring 2027

Back to India

Kashia, Goa, India

Return to the land that started it all. Ten days in the soulful shores of Kashia, Goa — sunrise practice on the beach, traditional teachings, fresh coastal food, and the kind of stillness only India can offer. Max 8 guests.

10 nightsAll inclusive
From $3,400Early bird available
Cabin in the Forest Costa Rica
Next Date: Summer 2027

Cabin in the Forest

Costa Rica

A long weekend deep in the woods — no screens, no schedules, no rush. Five days in the lush rainforest of Costa Rica — morning yoga as the jungle wakes up, waterfall hikes, tropical food and pure pura vida energy. The ultimate summer escape. Max 12 guests.

5 daysAll inclusive
From $1,800Limited spots
Virtual yoga home retreat
Runs Monthly

Virtual Day Retreat

Wherever you are

A full day of guided practice from home — morning flow, midday Yin, afternoon Yoga Nidra and an evening meditation. Everything you need to fully reset, without leaving the house.

Full day9am – 6pm
$85Per person
All retreat dates and prices are indicative — get in touch to be added to the waitlist.
Love Notes

What students say

"I was so nervous to try yoga online but Melissa made me feel at ease immediately. I actually looked forward to class all week!"
Sarah K., joined as a complete beginner
"The restorative class is my Sunday ritual now. I didn't know relaxing could feel like such an achievement. Thank you Melissa!"
Tom B., monthly member
"She explains everything so clearly and never makes you feel silly for not knowing something. Best yoga class I've ever taken."
Priya M., private sessions

Ready to escape?

Drop your email and I'll send you a free 30-minute class to try at home — your first little escape, on me. No pressure, no commitment.

No spam, ever. Just class updates, retreat news and good vibes.
Handcrafted with intention

Mala Necklaces

Each mala is handmade by me with love, intention, and a little bit of India woven in. 108 beads. One breath at a time. A wearable reminder to come back to yourself.

The Sacred Guardian Mala

The Sacred Guardian Mala

Red Jade · Nile Blue Quartz · Yellow Calcite · Turquoise · Hamsa Pendant. Protection, courage, and clarity woven into every bead.

$108
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The Devotion Mala

The Devotion Mala

Lava Stone · Rudraksha. A diffuser mala for grounding and devotion. Add your favourite essential oil and carry your practice with you.

$108
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The Sacred Feminine Mala

The Sacred Feminine Mala

Wood Rhodonite · Rudraksha · Tourmalated Moonstone. For the woman returning to herself — heart open, roots deep.

$144
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