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Hi! I'm Melissa from Melissa Ann Yoga

I help individuals and groups overcome stress and anxiety so they can create & cultivate calm. Melissa is a RYT-500 yoga + meditation teacher holding space for your yoga practice.

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How are you, Reader? Did your 2022 get a bit crazy, too? I'm thrilled we are reconnected. Are you ready for some updates? ❀️ We MOVED to Georgia, y'all! And hello, humidity! Ha! But I'm so happy to have more space for my yoga studio and to bring more yoga goodness to you. Reader, I can't wait to take you with me for more yoga adventures. Any tips on living in Atlanta? Reply back! I'd love to know xoxo Whoa! I'm a first! Can you believe it? In May, as part of the booster shot study, I learned...

How are you, Reader? Did your 2022 get a bit crazy, too? I'm thrilled we are reconnected. Are you ready for some updates? ❀️ We MOVED to Georgia, y'all! And hello, humidity! Ha! But I'm so happy to have more space for my yoga studio and to bring more yoga goodness to you. Reader, I can't wait to take you with me for more yoga adventures. Any tips on living in Atlanta? Reply back! I'd love to know xoxo Whoa! I'm a first! Can you believe it? In May, as part of the booster shot study, I learned...

Hey Reader, Were you feeling the arctic air blast where you are from this week, too? NYC was chilllllllly πŸ₯Ά (psst...if you don't already know, I'm originally from Minnesota so I appreciate a good mosquito joke πŸ˜‚ and I only wish it was this snowy in NYC) Here's what's happening, Reader. YOGA FOR YOU Come join yogis from all over the world! I'm serving up two donation based classes each week on Tuesday @ 3:30 PM ET, and Wednesday @ 10:30 AM ET. TUESDAYS Enjoy a sequence with gentle movement to...

Hi Reader, How are you? Whew! What a year it's been. Let's recap our journey together. WINTER We started our year with an amazing FREE 60-minute yoga + Saturday Speaker series. Four beautiful Saturdays filled with restorative yoga, a sound bath, some life coach advice and our essential oils/nutrition expert. Loved it xoxo What was your favorite class? Spring Hello, Thursday Zen series! This FREE series focused on meeting you where you were. The 30-minute classes focused on beautiful slow flow...

Hi Reader, Have you been fortunate to travel for the Summer holiday this year? πŸ™‹β™€οΈβœˆοΈ Or maybe it was more enjoyable to have a staycation or road trip to a beautiful local destination? Wherever you decided, I know reading the news about variants, unequal vaccine distribution and keeping up with travel requirements can definitely bring anxiety. 😟 Fortunately, relief is at the touch of your hand, my friend. Did you know that Oprah Daily recently recognized Insight Timer as one of the best apps...

Here's to you, Reader, A mentor sent this beautiful manifestation mantra to me earlier this week from Cheryl Ward of Agape International. What do you think? I accept and receive unexpected good, unexpected money, unexpected love, unexpected kindness, unexpected generosity, unexpected offers, unexpected prosperity coming in unexpected ways from unexpected places in my life and the life of others. I am constantly guided, and boldly empowered, to receive the lavish abundance of the Universe! I...

Hey there Reader, Whoa! What a week. In the days that build up to the election here in the U.S., I feel on the edge of my seat. My heart feels heavy. So many pressing and pertinent issues hang in the balance during this historic 2020 election. How are you able to strike balance? For me, meditation has been a key component of my mental health. Check out the new blog post about the 3 Secrets of Meditation. As you see, my journey has definitely had its ups and downs. ☺️ New Blog Post: 3 Secrets...

Hi Reader, Is Fall your favorite time of year, too? I love autumn in New York. There's something special about the changing colors and walking through Central Park. Life feels a bit cozier. β˜•πŸ“šπŸ΅ What's your favorite activity? I'm doing a quick check-in. Is your yoga studio still closed? Many NYC yoga studios are shuttered, and the outside classes are getting a bit tricky with inclement weather. IMHO... Now is a great time to revive your home yoga practice. Since I started my yoga journey with...