Yoga with Melisa

Yoga invigorates and relaxes the body and mind. Melisa loves the fact that because everyone is different, yoga can take many different forms. For some people yoga may be best practised by sitting quietly and meditating; whereas others may prefer to control their breath in conjunction with movement and/or holding different physical poses ("asanas"). For some, faster paced, flowing sequences of asanas work the best; whereas others find that static poses are more beneficial for them, focusing intensely on correct alignment.

Melisa's yoga lessons adapt according to her clients/pupils. Generally she endeavours to incorporate feelings of positivity, empowerment and acceptance into her classes, together with a sense of playfulness and creativity; while emphasising mindful breathing and awareness of accurate postural alignment.

Yoga for Office Workers

Having worked as a lawyer in the City, Melisa understands the physical and mental pressures faced by office workers, and she now intends to provide offices with short, on-site yoga sessions at convenient times during the day.

Benefits to employers

A way to reward employees, and to demonstrate to them that their health and well-being is valued
Increase productivity by managing stress levels in the office
Increase productivity by improving concentration levels
Alleviate employees' aches, pains and areas of physical tension
Those who practice yoga are less caught up in personal grievances, and are more likely to co-operate willingly within their community

Benefits to employees

Calms the body and mind
Stimulates blood-flow to the brain, therefore assisting concentration and focus
Invigorates the body and lightens the mood
Relieves physical tension, for example in the lower back, the hips, the shoulders and the neck