‘I had always disliked feeling obliged to hop along the pace of the group in yoga class, or being pushed deeper into a ‘perfect’ yoga shape.’
‘You’re the only one who is you. So you know best what feels right for you, what your body needs, in which direction you’d like to move.’
Lovely to meet you. I am Melanie
Take a ride on my journey
Yoga, meditation and mindfulness made their epic entrance into my life 10 years ago, while I was studying in England. The effects Yin yoga had on the spaciousness in my body and mind, my energy levels and overall sense of fulfillment, was unimaginable. It was obvious, yet I couldn’t wrap my head around it. What was happening here?
A holistic Yin Yoga teacher training, soothed my eager mind as I gradually began to understand the what’s and how’s of anatomy and Chinese medicine: the basis of a Yin practice. Here it was. One of those golden moments where my mind and body collided and my experience finally made sense…
Not long after, I hopped on a new adventure: a Strala teacher program with Tara Stiles. A hidden gem that has truly enriched both my own practice and my guidance. I discovered the immense effectiveness of softness, gentleness, playfulness and moving with ease, as opposed to force, perfection and striving. I had always disliked feeling obliged to hop along the pace of the group in yoga class, or being pushed deeper into a ‘perfect’ yoga shape. I was often questioning myself whether I was ‘doing it right’. And that made me more concerned with the yoga shape than my own body. Strala confirmed my gut feeling: this yoga stuff, there must be another way!
Exploring movement and stillness can actually be fun! You can be creative and make it your own. After all: you’re the only one who is you. So you know best what feels right for you, what your body needs, in which direction you’d like to move. Now your practice becomes an adventure: how to be the most caring Captain of You?
SOL – Yoga with Melanie
This is where SOL comes in. A playful yoga – combining the best of both Yin and Strala Flow – that guides you back to the coziest home you can imagine: yourself. By relaxed exploration, you will gradually make your yoga practice feel like you. We bring the fun back into yoga, and let those ‘perfect’, fixed yoga shapes fly away. Adios, amigos!
Right now, exactly as you are, you have been given a unique body, original mind and pure heart. With respect to that profound you-ness, which holds all the vitality, wisdom, sunhine and fulfillment you need, nothing makes more sense than to find what feels right for YOU. Whether it’s the way you move, the way you live or the way you love.
Without a fixed goal to strive to, I guide you into feeling and responding more accurately to your own body. Your home. I am delighted to guide you on this exciting exploration of all that you are and have to offer. With respect, openness and a warm smile. As the name ‘SOL’ suggests: we’ve all got that warm, light and playful energy of sunshine inside of us. Let’s start to connect to those rays and bring them out to the world, shall we?
SOL - Yoga with Melanie 