Melanieyoga.com

07/19/2025

✨ You Don’t Have to Push Through Alone ✨
Living with an autoimmune condition? Tired of being told to "just rest" or "try harder"?

It’s time for something made just for you —
💛 supportive
🪑 accessible
🧘‍♀️ restorative

Join my 4-Week Chair Yoga Series — created specifically for folks with autoimmune challenges like Sjögren’s, RA, and chronic fatigue.

✔️ No need to get on the floor
✔️ No pressure to “keep up”
✔️ Just gentle movement, calming breath, and a space to feel supported

🌼 Whether you're in a flare or just looking for a softer way to move — this is for you.
Let this be your YES to healing, on your terms.

👉 Sign up now: melanieyoga.com/autoimmune-support-1

Certified Yoga Therapist Health & Wellness Educator CPR Instructor Stay Present, enjoy this moment.

07/10/2025

This little note made my day.

06/23/2025

Your breath may know more about your mental health than you think.
A recent article in The New York Times highlights new research showing that we each have a unique “breath print”—a pattern in the way we breathe that can reveal signs of anxiety, depression, and even resilience.

As a certified yoga therapist, this confirms what I see every day:
🫁 The way we breathe reflects how we feel—and how we heal.
In my sessions, I guide clients to use simple, targeted breathing and movement practices to calm the nervous system, improve mood, and reconnect with the body in a safe, supportive way.

If you're curious how breathwork and mindful movement could support your well-being, let’s talk.
📩 Message me to schedule a consultation or learn more about yoga therapy.

Here is the link to the New York Times article: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/06/12/science/breath-print-mental-health.html?unlocked_article_code=1.Pk8.0dbG.3WCT2WAVXMrT&smid=url-share

Every breath you take, they really may be watching you.

06/09/2025

Is it time for you to also get recertified?

06/01/2025

Today and Tomorrow!

Kundalini, Vinyasa, Gentle, Yin, Stand Up Paddleboard, SUP, Beginner Teens Yoga, Reiki Master, Health Coach, Ayurveda, East Cobb, Marietta, Roswell, Woodstock

06/01/2025

Kundalini, Vinyasa, Gentle, Yin, Stand Up Paddleboard, SUP, Beginner Teens Yoga, Reiki Master, Health Coach, Ayurveda, East Cobb, Marietta, Roswell, Woodstock

05/30/2025

This is a nice article about Chair Yoga and it’s benefits. I want to try it? Give me a shout.

Emotional well-being. Fall prevention. Chair yoga has a lot to offer people of all ages. As older adults have become more active, chair yoga has grown in popularity.

05/12/2025

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05/06/2025

“Be honest… can yoga really help Degenerative Disc Disease?”

Someone asked me this recently — not a yogi, just someone in pain and looking for answers. And I get it. There’s so much out there, it’s hard to know what’s real.

Here’s the truth: Yes, yoga can help — when it’s done right.

Not yoga is the same. Not fast flows or deep twists.

But therapeutic, gentle movement that’s customized for your body. When you move mindfully:

✅ You strengthen the muscles that support your spine
✅ You increase circulation, helping discs stay hydrated
✅ You ease pain, tension, and even fear around movement
✅ You retrain your nervous system to feel safe again

It’s not a miracle cure — but for many, it’s a game changer. And you don’t have to be flexible, fit, or experienced to begin.

I'm here for people who want to feel better in their bodies — without pushing through pain.

Let’s talk if that’s you.

05/05/2025

Yoga Therapy Session Overview

-Mind-Body Connection
***Techniques for deepening awareness of body, mind, and emotions

-Breathwork
***Tools for regulating breath to reduce stress and increase relaxation

-Movement and Postures
***Gentle movements and yoga postures for flexibility, strength, and balance

-Mindfulness and Meditation
***Practices for present-moment awareness and emotional balance

-Stress Reduction
***Strategies using relaxation and mindfulness to manage stress

-Self-Reflection and Self-Care
***Guidance on practices for overall health and well-being

-Tailored yoga practices for specific health concerns
Goal: Provide a safe, supportive environment to integrate yoga for physical, mental, and emotional well-being.

05/03/2025

Understanding the Difference: Yoga Teacher vs. Yoga Therapist

Yoga is widely recognized for its benefits to physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Yet, many are unaware that there is a significant difference between a yoga teacher and a yoga therapist. Knowing these distinctions can help you choose the right kind of support for your personal wellness journey.

04/14/2025

🌿 How Stress Affects the Body & Mind 🌿
Stress isn’t just “in your head.” It can show up in your body as tension, fatigue, headaches, digestive issues, and even inflammation. Mentally, it can cloud your thinking, disturb sleep, and leave you feeling disconnected or anxious.

The good news? Yoga therapy offers gentle, evidence-based tools to reset your nervous system and restore balance—mentally and physically.

💚 Breathe. Move. Heal.
Let’s work together to build resilience from the inside out.

📅 Message me to schedule a private session or join an upcoming class. Your well-being is worth it. 🙏