Melodic Yoga

Melodic Yoga I am a Yoga Alliance Registered Yoga Teacher teaching Hatha/Vinyasa Yoga and Meditation Namaste,
Karin

I fell in love with Yoga when I realized after taking Yoga classes not only did my body feel stronger, but I felt relaxed and as though my stress, even if temporarily, went away. I was so amazed by the positive changes in my mind and body that I wanted to share the experience with others through teaching. I received my 200 and 500 hour Yoga Teacher Training Certifications from Yoga Sutra for Life,

lead by my Guru, Ranjitha Sandeep, an internationally-acclaimed Ashtanga (Raja) Yoga Therapist. I teach traditional Vinyasa/Hatha Yoga to a variety of ages and skill levels. Additionally, I teach Meditation, Power Yoga, Hot Yoga, Chair Yoga, Restorative Yoga, Yoga for Kids, Therapeutic Yoga, Yoga to Improve Fertility, Prenatal Yoga and Postnatal Yoga, Yoga for those (adults and children) suffering from Depression, Anxiety or Addiction, and Doga (Doggie Yoga - Yoga for Human and Dog). In addition to teaching Yoga, I run a marketing business (Little Big Mouth Marketing) and I greatly enjoy volunteering for the local guide dog organization for the blind (The Seeing Eye).

EveryDOG wants to be a                                DogaDog Models: Royal Louise ( ) and Rocky
03/16/2025

EveryDOG wants to be a



DogaDog Models: Royal Louise ( ) and Rocky

Yoga Toe Squat. Looks simple, but ouch it can hurt! It's so great for dancers, hockey players, runners, ANYONE! It stret...
03/13/2025

Yoga Toe Squat. Looks simple, but ouch it can hurt! It's so great for dancers, hockey players, runners, ANYONE! It stretches your toes, knees, ankles, feet, quads.

Get on your knees. Tuck your toes under. Sit up tall. Shoulders back. Look forward. To go deepest in the pose, Sit back on your legs! Make sure you keep breathing. Hold as long as you can.

Photo credit by the one and only, EW.

One of the things I hear the most, when someone learns I teach Yoga, is that they could never do Yoga because they're no...
12/19/2024

One of the things I hear the most, when someone learns I teach Yoga, is that they could never do Yoga because they're not flexible. That's exactly WHY you should do Yoga!

I was never naturally flexible. I got into Yoga because a snowboarding instructor told boarding would be easier if I was flexible. I was so determined to learn to snowboard that I got the courage to walk into a Yoga class. I totally sucked at Yoga at the beginning, but "no one starts off being excellent". Additionally, there is no being good or bad at Yoga; You do what your body allows.

Fellow dancers, well really ANYONE, if your shoulders are tight, do a Dolphin Pose against the wall. You can do it anywh...
11/12/2024

Fellow dancers, well really ANYONE, if your shoulders are tight, do a Dolphin Pose against the wall. You can do it anywhere, anytime! As always, be sure you're listening to your breath. When you truly listen to your breathing, you know you're not holding your breath, AND you'll go deeper into the pose. Dolphin Pose can be intense for those with tight shoulders, but practicing regularly, it will get easier.

Simply put your forearms on the wall, and step back. Feet are hip-width apart or more. Adjust yourself to what feels better. Let yourself SINK into the pose.

10/25/2024

Most of us only have a few minutes before a to stretch. I get asked the question often, "What should I do before I ." Well, the answer could be different for each person depending what your body needs. But here is one example of a quick sequence you can do before you get on the dance floor to loosen and warm up your body.

-Start in
-Move into . Bend both knees and push your chest towards both legs. Then do a breathing sequence where you as you straighten one leg and as you bend both legs. Repeat on the other leg. Do this breathing sequence at least 3 rounds.
-Next, From DownDog, go into
And into
(If Plank and Updog are too much for you, drop your knees in plank and do a or instead of UpDog)
Back to DownDog. Do this sequence at least 3 times.
-Take a
-Then lie on your back. Bend your knees with your feet on the mat and wide as the mat, and have your arms in . Windshield wiper your knees from side-to-side, as your knees go to one side, as your knees go back to the center, Exhaling as the knees go to the other side.
Do at least 3 rounds.
-Hug your knees to your chest and roll side-to-side.
-End with pose

This sequence took me a little over 2 minutes, but of course, if you have time to do more, I would definitely suggest to add some hip openers.

Ideally, if you can make time to do 30 minutes of Yoga before you dance, you'll be able to fit in a whole Yoga sequence from to . Wondering how to fit in a whole in 30 minutes, ask me for a ! I'll do my best to coordinate and schedule the Yoga Lesson right before your Dance Lesson.

You can do Yoga anywhere and any length of time, even just a couple minutes will help release tension and stress and str...
09/13/2024

You can do Yoga anywhere and any length of time, even just a couple minutes will help release tension and stress and stretch your spine. Here is an example of a Wide-Stance Forward Bend and Standing Twists. Did you know you should stretch your spine in 6 directions daily to keep your spine healthy?

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Photo Credits: EWK

My two favorite Yoga Poses for tight legs, Downward Facing Dog and Intense Side Stretch. Tight legs can cause other issu...
08/20/2024

My two favorite Yoga Poses for tight legs, Downward Facing Dog and Intense Side Stretch.

Tight legs can cause other issues, such as pain in your back or knees.

Both poses may be challenging at first. Some modifications: Bend your knees in Downdog and/or put blocks under your hands. In Intense Side Stretch, bend your front knee, and/or use blocks or hold your ankle.

Yoga is for everyone! Find the variations to poses that work for you!



Photo Credits: EWK

There are variations to almost every Yoga Pose. Find what variation works for you during your practice. Plow Pose (or Ha...
07/20/2024

There are variations to almost every Yoga Pose. Find what variation works for you during your practice.

Plow Pose (or Halasana) is the Pose that my body and mind have needed recently.

This Pose is traditionally practiced towards the end of your yoga sequence because it helps calm the mind. Plow Pose also relieves backache, lengthens the spine, and stretches the shoulders.

Something I always like to remind my students, we are not who we were yesterday or even a minute ago. We are always in a...
07/11/2024

Something I always like to remind my students, we are not who we were yesterday or even a minute ago. We are always in a state of change.

Practising in integrity requires that you know and respect the truth of the moments practice.

Perhaps previously you could do an Asana in a particular manner because of the nature of the body at that very moment .

Expecting to perform the same Asana by disregarding the state of the present body requires mindfulness and acceptance.

Each time you approach Asana practice, even those poses, you may have done thousands of times, it is the first time you have practised at this moment in your life.

Can you practise each pose with a beginners curiosity? This not only allows you to practice with integrity, but also keeps your practice, fresh and interesting.

Asana in Picture Bharadwajasana



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07/04/2024

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I always remind my students of this in   or Butterfly Pose. Close your eyes in the   and gently move your knees up and d...
04/02/2024

I always remind my students of this in or Butterfly Pose. Close your eyes in the and gently move your knees up and down. Visualize yourself as a 🦋 Butterfly; Just as butterflies go through a metamorphosis, we, too, are in a constant state of change. You are not who you were yesterday or even a minute ago.



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Inspiration from my dogs Agility class. Yoga is the same. Some days poses will be difficult. Other days they may come ea...
03/18/2024

Inspiration from my dogs Agility class. Yoga is the same. Some days poses will be difficult. Other days they may come easy. Just show up and try.

Monday mornings at 10:45am and one Saturday per month at 10:30am a Special Yoga class with an extended Savasana listening to the vibrations of Tibetan Singing Bowls ConfiDance Center

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Thursday 9am - 9pm
Friday 9am - 8pm
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