Melissa Shalongo - FUNctional Yoga

Melissa Shalongo - FUNctional Yoga Melissa Shalongo is a FUNctional movement advocate, yoga enthusiast, and life-long learner/educator

Your core is so much more than your abs—it’s the deep, intelligent center that supports how you move, breathe, and feel ...
03/06/2026

Your core is so much more than your abs—it’s the deep, intelligent center that supports how you move, breathe, and feel in your body.

In this 3-hour immersive workshop, we’ll explore the core canister—the integrated inner system made up of your diaphragm, pelvic floor, deep abdominals, and spinal stabilizers. Through mindful movement, breath exploration, and embodied anatomy, you’ll experience how this inner system works together with your outer (extrinsic) core to create strength that feels supportive rather than restrictive.

Together, we’ll explore how your core:

Supports and stabilizes your spine
Shapes and responds to your breath
Coordinates movement between your rib cage and pelvis
Creates power and ease in transitions, balance, and daily movement

You’ll Learn How To:

Build strength and stability without gripping or bracing
Uncover the powerful relationship between breath and deep core activation
Differentiate and control the movements of your rib cage and pelvis
Move from a place of internal support in your asana, transitions, and everyday life

This workshop is ideal for:

Yoga practitioners wanting deeper anatomical understanding
Teachers looking to refine how they cue core and breath
Movers curious about building smart, sustainable strength
Anyone who wants to feel more connected and confident in their body

You’ll leave with a clearer understanding of your internal support system—and practical tools you can immediately apply to your practice and daily life. RYT’s receive 3hrs. CEC

✨ Join me on March 28, 2026 from 1–4pm at Dragonfly Yoga; Investment: $125

Your core isn’t something to grip. It’s something to understand, coordinate, and trust.

https://www.mindbodyonline.com/explore/locations/evolve-yoga-studio-fort-walton-beach-fl

12/10/2025

Introducing the 12 Days of Self-Care Challenge ✨⁣
December can feel like a lot — full hearts, full calendars, full everything.⁣
So this year, instead of pushing through on empty, we’re doing it differently.⁣
For 12 days, we’re slowing down, tuning in, and choosing tiny, doable moments of care that actually support your nervous system, your energy, and your overall well-being.⁣
Nothing intense. Nothing overwhelming. Just simple daily practices that help you feel a little more you.⁣
Here’s what you can expect:⁣
🌿 One small self-care prompt each day⁣
🕊 Gentle practices rooted in movement, breath, and mindfulness⁣
✨ A community moving through this together⁣
This challenge is designed to fit into even the busiest season — because taking care of yourself shouldn’t be another thing on the to-do list. It should feel supportive, grounding, and nourishing.⁣
We begin on December 10th and move through December 21st.⁣
Join me and be entered to win a free year long membership to my online community. Participate in the ways that feel good for you.⁣
If you’re in, drop a “✨” in the comments.⁣
Let’s finish the year with softness, presence, and intention — together.⁣

Don’t wait to put yourself first. ⁣⁣Take advantage of the Black Friday Sale and set yourself up for a YEAR of SUCCESS! ⁣...
11/27/2024

Don’t wait to put yourself first. ⁣
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Take advantage of the Black Friday Sale and set yourself up for a YEAR of SUCCESS! ⁣
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On demand classes + live classes + monthly webinars ⁣
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Movement challenges and strength programs beginning January.⁣
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Move more. Move well. Move with Melissa. ⁣
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stream.melissashalongo.com⁣
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Use code: BLACKFRIDAY ⁣
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Sale ends Friday, Nov 29th ⁣
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11/22/2024

Black Friday Sale

That’s right.

50% off the ANNUAL membership price.

Give yourself(or someone else) the gift of movement for the ENTIRE year.

On Demand Library + LIVE Weekly Classes + Monthly Webinars

Use Code: BLACKFRIDAY

www.stream.melissashalongo.com


Less than two weeks away from this LIVE workshop you’re not going to want to miss…⁣⁣Especially if you’re like many peopl...
09/24/2024

Less than two weeks away from this LIVE workshop you’re not going to want to miss…⁣
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Especially if you’re like many people who have issues in their tissues! ⁣
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Movement is meant to be medicine, but issues can arise when we get the dose, the frequency, or the intensity of that medicine wrong. ⁣
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The amazing thing about our body is that it ADAPTS to the stimuli and stresses we apply to it. We just want to make sure those adaptations are positive in nature. So the more curiosity we can bring to our movement practice, and the more critical thinking we can apply, the more informed our choices are going to be regarding those adaptations! ⁣
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This workshop has the potential to change the way you think about your shoulders, change your relationship with certain yoga postures, and ultimately change the way you FEEL in your shoulders! ⁣
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Join me for this experiential workshop and get curious about your own movement patterns, and then choose for yourself movements and shapes that will serve your best interest! ⁣
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Join me on Saturday, October 5th from 2-4pm at Dragonfly! ⁣
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This will be the ONLY time I offer this workshop LIVE this year! ⁣
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Link in bio. ⁣
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Right now!!! ⁣⁣I am beyond thrilled by the overwhelming support and excitement I have received during the launch of my n...
09/20/2024

Right now!!! ⁣
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I am beyond thrilled by the overwhelming support and excitement I have received during the launch of my new virtual yoga and movement studio! ⁣
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I wasn’t sure if people would like it. I wasn’t even sure if i could do it. I wasn’t sure about a lot of things other than my passion for sharing what I LOVE. ⁣
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And now I’ve gone and done it. And I couldn’t be more excited about the future of my online business! ⁣
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I’ve still got a few more FIRST30 coupons to save 50% on the yearly rate. ⁣
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Sale ends Sunday.

https://stream.melissashalongo.com/

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Launch Day! ⁣⁣M o v e w I t h M e l i s s a ⁣⁣Is LIVE and well friends! ⁣⁣The first 30 people to sign up for the YEAR...
09/16/2024

Launch Day! ⁣
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M o v e w I t h M e l i s s a ⁣
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Is LIVE and well friends! ⁣
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The first 30 people to sign up for the YEARLY membership will receive 50% off!!⁣
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And I still have coupons to give away! So, go and redeem using code: FIRST30 before they run out! ⁣
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https://stream.melissashalongo.com
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Let’s get M O V I N G folks!! Hope to see you on the platform sooooooonnnn!!!⁣
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09/16/2024

Tomorrow We Launch! ⁣
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M o v e w I t h M e l i s s a ⁣
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My Virtual Yoga and Movement Studio goes LIVE tomorrow: Monday, September 16th! ⁣
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The FIRST 30 people who sign up for the YEARLY membership will receive 1/2 off!!⁣
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Make sure to join the waitlist of individuals who will be the FIRST to know the exact time of my launch!!⁣
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Sign up here:
http://www.melissashalongo.com/virtual-yoga-studio-sept-2024.html
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Also - you should receive a total of two emails (one confirming you meant to register and a second one thanking you).⁣
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Check your spam folder if you don’t see the first email! ⁣
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Let’s get M O V I N G folks!! ⁣
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Frozen shoulder anyone?? ⁣⁣If I had a dollar for every time a student shared with me that they have a “tweaky” shoulder,...
09/07/2024

Frozen shoulder anyone?? ⁣
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If I had a dollar for every time a student shared with me that they have a “tweaky” shoulder, a “bad” shoulder, or a “frozen” shoulder I’d have quite the stash of cash.⁣
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Sadly these refrains are far too common not just in the yoga world, but in our aging population, and among women especially. And, while It’s true that our shoulders are THE most mobile joints in the body, it’s also true that we can mitigate against the risk of injury and instability by building strength in a balanced, integrated, functional way that SUPPORTS the health and longevity of the shoulder joints. ⁣
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Join me at Dragonfly on Saturday, October 5th from 2-4pm for “Strong, Stable, Shoulders” and unlock the full potential of your shoulder joint complex! We’ll unpack the movement mechanics, loading principles and alignment considerations of many common yoga poses as they relate to the shoulders, and learn fun, integrative ways to build strength and stability thus addressing common imbalances. ⁣
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Whether you’re looking to improve the health and longevity of your shoulders, or simply develop more confidence in your asana, this workshop offers the tools and techniques you need. The workshop is 2 hours and teachers who complete it will receive 2 CEC’s with Yoga Alliance. Reserve your spot today and take the first step towards stronger, more stable shoulders!⁣
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Register now - link in bio. ⁣
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Only three more weeks until my LAUNCH!!! Ya’ll I am sooooo stinkin excited about my virtual studio!! M O V E W I T H ...
08/27/2024

Only three more weeks until my LAUNCH!!!

Ya’ll I am sooooo stinkin excited about my virtual studio!!

M O V E W I T H M E L I S S A

I hope you’ll consider joining my monthly membership!!

For the price of a single “drop-in”, you’ll receive immediate access to my growing on demand library of classes, ranging in style and duration from 15 min. movement snacks to 60 min. full body flows. These thoughtfully curated sequences are meant to offer something for everyone. Whether you’re short on time and just want a little stretch, or you want the FULL class experience, I’ve got you covered.

The platform will also feature live weekly classes and live monthly informational webinars hosted by yours truly!

For years I’ve been wanting to create a space online where people have the freedom to practice when they want, at a reasonable price point, without compromising on the QUALITY of the content. I’ve poured my heart and soul into this project, and I cannot wait to share it with my community of movers and seekers from ALL over the world!

This membership is for anyone who wants to move more, feel better, and connect more fully with themselves and others through yoga and movement. My approach is fun and accessible, with plenty of opportunities for learning and growth along the way.

Get on the waitlist now and join my community!

http://www.melissashalongo.com

I recently came across these old gems a sweet friend graciously took of me over a decade ago. ⁣⁣I find them super intere...
07/12/2024

I recently came across these old gems a sweet friend graciously took of me over a decade ago. ⁣
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I find them super interesting now as they tell the story of how I was showing up in my body at the time - replete with my old default holding patterns and “unconscious” movement choices. ⁣
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At the time, I had no idea how biased my movement patterns were toward extension, nor that it was taking me down a slippery slope of limited options and unbalanced being.⁣
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Thankfully, I no longer habitually lock out my knees or flare my front ribs. And that’s not to say that knee extension or spinal extension are “bad” movements, or that we should avoid these patterns. On the contrary; extension is an important piece of the movement puzzle, and we should absolutely include it in our movement practice. ⁣
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The problem lies in the “unconscious” part. When we aren’t aware of our movement tendencies and biases, we unknowingly reinforce those neural pathways and make it harder and harder for our mind/bodies to access a different way of moving . We run the risk of developing habits that don’t serve us, not bc they are inherently bad, but bc they rob us of variability! ⁣
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Variability is key for the health and longevity of our organism! Our mind/bodies want movement options and new, novel input! And when we cruise on “auto-pilot” we limit our options and risk cutting ourselves off from the deep reservoir of choices that are available to us at any given moment. ⁣
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It’s like that old adage: “be careful what you practice bc you’re going to get good at it”. ⁣
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What are you unknowingly “getting good” at?? What movement habits would you make a conscious effort to reinforce or perhaps change??⁣
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Is Your Yoga FUNctional?

My approach to postural yoga is simple: I want my yoga to be FUN, and I want my yoga to be functional. And guess what? IT CAN BE!!! Your movement practice can be both fun AND functional. And, who wants either/or, when you can have both/and!!

Join me in this modern approach to yoga asana - where science and spirituality merge, and where form and function meet in the middle :)

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