Learning Yoga lessons with Melanie + Yoga philosophy

From 123.16 C$ /h

Embark on a transformative self-discovery and holistic wellness journey with our invigorating Ashtanga Yoga classes. Rooted in ancient yoga traditions, Ashtanga Yoga offers a dynamic and structured approach to yoga practice, combining breathwork (pranayama), movement (asana), and meditation to cultivate physical strength, mental clarity, and spiritual awareness.

Led by experienced and certified yoga instructors, My Ashtanga Yoga classes suit practitioners of all levels, from beginners to advanced students. Each class begins with a grounding meditation and breath awareness, setting the intention for the practice and creating a calm and focused mindset.

Students will flow through the primary series of Ashtanga Yoga, known as "Yoga Chikitsa" or Yoga Therapy, through a carefully sequenced series of postures. This systematic sequence of poses is designed to detoxify the body, improve flexibility, and build strength while also promoting internal balance and harmony.

The dynamic nature of Ashtanga Yoga encourages practitioners to move with intention and mindfulness, synchronizing breath with movement to create a moving meditation. As students progress through the practice, they will develop greater physical endurance, mental resilience, and emotional stability while deepening their connection to the present moment.

In addition to the physical benefits, Ashtanga Yoga offers profound psychological and spiritual benefits, helping students cultivate inner peace, self-awareness, and spiritual awakening. By integrating the principles of yoga philosophy into the practice, students will learn to develop compassion, gratitude, and acceptance both on and off the mat.

Whether you want to build strength, increase flexibility, or deepen your spiritual practice, our Ashtanga Yoga classes provide a supportive and nurturing environment for personal growth and transformation. Join us on the mat and experience the transformative power of Ashtanga Yoga in your life.

Namaste.

Extra information

You will need a yoga mat

Location

Online from Costa Rica

About Me

Hello, I'm Melanie, a certified yoga instructor, Macrobiotic nutrition and philosophy teacher, french tutor, retreat leader, and passionate about sharing wellness gifts with others. With years of experience and a deep commitment to holistic wellness, I'm dedicated to creating a supportive and nurturing environment for students of all levels to thrive.

What to Expect:
In my sessions, you can expect a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere where everyone is encouraged to explore and honor their unique body and abilities. Each session is designed to be accessible yet challenging, allowing you to progress at your own pace while honoring your body's needs.

Session Structure:
Our sessions begin with a brief centering practice to ground ourselves and connect with our breath. We'll then move through a series of asanas (yoga poses), focusing on proper alignment, breath awareness, and mindful movement. I'll offer modifications and adjustments throughout the practice to ensure everyone feels supported and comfortable.

Benefits of Practicing Together:
Practicing yoga together strengthens our bodies, increases flexibility, and cultivates community and connection. Yoga is not just about physical postures; it's also about creating space for self-reflection, self-care, and personal growth. Together, we'll explore how yoga can enrich every aspect of our lives, both on and off the mat.

Join Me:
Whether you're looking to reduce stress, improve flexibility, or find more joy and balance in your life, I invite you to join me on this journey of yoga exploration. No matter where you are on your yoga journey, there is always something new to discover and learn.

Let's roll out our mats, breathe deeply, and dive into the transformative practice of yoga together. I can't wait to see you on the mat!

Namaste.

Education

I studied Ashtanga yoga teacher training, Yoga Nidra, and restorative yoga with several senior yoga teachers to deepen my practices and learn ancestral yoga traditions. Studied Macrobiotic philosophy at the Kushi Institue.

Experience / Qualifications

I have been previlege to teach in Hawaii by donation at the park, private instructions as well as in yoga studio. I also teach Yoga in retreat centers.

Age

Adults (18-64 years old)

Seniors (65+ years old)

Student level

Beginner

Intermediate

Advanced

Duration

60 minutes

90 minutes

The class is taught in

English

French

Skills

Yoga

Meditation

Alternative health

Availability of a typical week

(GMT -04:00)

New York

Online via webcam

Mon

Tue

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12-16

16-20

20-24

Macrobiotic health and nutrition teacher and Zen philosophy

123.16 C$ /h

As a macrobiotic teacher, I promote a holistic approach to health and well-being through macrobiotic principles. Macrobiotics is a lifestyle philosophy emphasizing balance and harmony with nature through diet, exercise, and mindfulness. ]

Macrobiotic Principles Overview: This section introduces the basic principles of macrobiotics, such as eating whole, natural foods, balancing yin and yang energies in the diet, and cultivating mindfulness in daily life.

Macrobiotic Diet Guidance: Offer guidance on following a macrobiotic diet, which typically includes whole grains, vegetables, beans, sea vegetables, fermented foods, and occasional fish. Provide information on food selection, cooking methods, and portion sizes.

Recipes and Meal Plans: I will Share macrobiotic recipes and meal plans that are simple, nutritious, and aligned with macrobiotic principles. Include variations for different dietary preferences and restrictions.

Food Energetics: Teach about the energetic qualities of foods according to macrobiotic principles, such as yin and yang properties, and how they affect health and well-being.

Seasonal Eating: Discuss the importance of eating seasonally and locally to maintain balance and harmony with nature. Provide tips for selecting seasonal foods and adapting the diet to different seasons.

Lifestyle Practices: Offer guidance on incorporating macrobiotic principles into other aspects of life, such as exercise, mindfulness practices, and maintaining a harmonious home environment.

Health Benefits: Explain the potential benefits of a macrobiotic lifestyle, including improved digestion, increased energy levels, better mood regulation, and overall well-being.

Mind-Body Connection: Explore the connection between diet, emotions, and mental health, emphasizing the importance of holistic self-care practices for achieving balance and harmony.

Community Building: Foster a sense of community among your students and followers by organizing workshops, retreats, and online forums where they can connect, share experiences, and support each other on their macrobiotic journey.

Continuing Education: Offer advanced courses, workshops, and resources for students who want to deepen their understanding of macrobiotics and refine their practice.

Personalized Guidance: Provide personalized consultations and coaching for individuals who want tailored support in adopting a macrobiotic lifestyle and addressing specific health concerns.

You can empower others to embrace macrobiotics as a pathway to holistic health and well-being by providing valuable educational content, practical guidance, and a supportive community.

French Lesson with Melanie to deepen your french studies

76.24 C$ /h

📚 French Lessons for All Levels 📚

Whether you're a beginner, intermediate, or advanced learner, our lessons are designed to meet your needs and help you progress at your own pace.

My lessons are available during the day, in the evening, and on weekends to accommodate your busy schedule.

Individual Lessons

Whether you prefer learning from the comfort of your home or in-person at our facilities, we offer flexible learning options to suit your preferences.

Gaurav

5.0

(7)

Yoga is not just a practice—it’s a way of life.
All you need to do is set aside a little time... I’ll guide you through the rest. This journey will leave you feeling lighter, clearer, and more connected—both to yourself and the world around you.

Let’s go beyond what you see on social media.
Yoga is far more than poses—it is an ancient, holistic science rooted in deep wisdom. First mentioned in the sacred Rig Veda, Yoga means Yuj—to unite. It’s a union of body, mind, breath, and spirit.

In this personalized online class, you’ll receive my full attention. Whether you're a beginner or more advanced, the session will be tailored to your needs. Together, we’ll explore:

Grounding asanas (postures)
Cleansing kriyas
Healing mudras
Powerful pranayama (breathwork)
Stillness through meditation
You'll leave each session feeling refreshed, relaxed, and energized—ready to carry that peace into your daily life.

🧘‍♂️ I work with international students, professionals, and individuals across the globe—online and in business organisations. My teaching draws from diverse traditions including Hatha, Ashtanga, Vinyasa, Himalayan, and Iyengar yoga.

So, take a deep breath...
Don’t overthink it. Just book your spot—and let the transformation begin.

See you on the mat.
Namaste. 🙏

Carla

5.0

(7)

Why is pelvic mobility important?
🔆Pelvic mobility is essential to meet the simplest daily functional needs such as walking or climbing stairs. The pelvis is the center of gravity and the largest bone complex in the human body. It is an insertion point for strong muscles: they form the muscular chains that have the pelvis as an anchor point.
The shortening or overtraining of some of them, due to sports postures or gestures, can generate an imbalance in the tensegrity system of the pelvic girdle and many local and adjacent problems, from muscle decompensations, pain, health problems at a visceral level and many others. aspects that are not taken into account 🧐
✅You have to ensure that your pelvis is in a neutral position, aligned at all times and in any activity you do so that your body does not adopt wrong postures by default and avoid having problems with its mobility and consequently other derived dysfunctions, such as hernias, lower back pain. , pelvic floor problems, etc.
📌The program aims to strengthen, stretch and put into tension the muscle chains and the analytical work of the abductor, adductor, extensor and pelvitrochanter complex. All of these myofascial elements determine the pelvic position and, in doing so, create or limit the freedom of the pelvis, having repercussions on the lower and upper limbs.
🤗 Of course we are not going to leave aside the rest of the body❗️❗️😅
The training approach will be individualized, after a general and analytical body evaluation.
Enough of so many aches and pains, release the superficial and deep fascia and revitalize your energy center. 🥰

Akash

5.0

(7)

Your mind can be your best friend, or your worst enemy. And you get to decide.

If you have a persistent inner critic or you suspect you could be happier, if only you knew how to, this class is for you. Over the past ten years, I have combined knowledge from neuroscience, evolutionary biology, and psychology with a long-term practice of meditation to solve my childhood trauma on my own. I have spent over 1500 hours in formal practice, several hundred of them in isolated retreats.

I will help you develop an understanding of your own mind that will lead you to identify and drop sources of unhappiness and get closer to your best version. Hopefully, one day you would not need me as your teacher.

Interested? Let's get in touch.

Priyanka

5.0

(7)

I offer guided meditation sessions designed to help you feel calmer, clearer, and more connected to yourself.

My approach is grounded, accessible, and intuitive. These sessions are not about “emptying the mind,” but about learning how to observe, understand, and gently work with your inner experience.

I integrate breath awareness, mindfulness, and simple yet powerful techniques to support emotional balance, mental clarity, and a deeper sense of presence.

🧘 Meditation Class Description
These sessions are designed to help you build a sustainable meditation practice that supports your daily life, not something separate from it.

🌿 What you can expect:
guided meditations using breath awareness to deepen focus
techniques to calm the nervous system and reduce overthinking
structured approaches to working with emotions and thoughts
space to slow down, reset, and reconnect

🌊 Sessions may include
Breathwork-based meditation
using the breath as an anchor to settle the mind and go deeper into awareness
Mindfulness & observation practices
learning to notice thoughts and emotions without getting caught in them
RAIN technique (Recognise, Allow, Investigate, Nurture)
a powerful method to work gently with difficult emotions like anxiety, stress, or overwhelm
Body awareness & grounding practices
to reconnect with the present moment and regulate the nervous system
Guided visualization (optional)
for relaxation and deeper inner connection

✨ Benefits
With regular practice, meditation can support:

reduced stress and anxiety
improved focus and mental clarity
better emotional regulation
deeper self-awareness
a greater sense of calm and inner stability

🌿 Who this is for:
beginners who feel unsure how to start meditating
people experiencing stress, anxiety, or a busy mind
those wanting practical tools to manage emotions
anyone looking to build a consistent, grounded meditation practice

Teaching Style:
My teaching is calm, supportive, and non-judgmental

There is no pressure to “do it right.”
Meditation is approached as a practice of returning, again and again, with patience and awareness.

If you’re looking for a simple, practical way to quiet the mind and reconnect with yourself, you’re very welcome to join.

Prembala

5.0

(7)

I am a certified yoga teacher with over 6 years of experience and have taught more than 500+ students ranging from 2 years old to 80 years old.

Most yoga teachers specialize in one age group. I don't.

I teach:

toddlers and young children (2–6)

kids and teens (7–17)

adults (18–64)

seniors (65–80+)

I also teach mixed-age family classes, which are rare and incredibly rewarding.

Styles I offer include:

Hatha & Vinyasa (general yoga)

Gentle & chair yoga (seniors)

Playful & sensory yoga (young children)

Breathwork, relaxation, and stress reduction (all ages)

Every class is adapted to the age, ability, and energy of the student(s).

What stays the same:

clear, kind instruction

no forcing or competition

practical tools for real life

Whether you are a parent looking for toddler yoga, an adult wanting to reduce back pain, or a senior improving balance — I can work with you.

Matthieu

5.0

(7)

These yoga sessions offer a complete approach to the practice, integrating its essential dimensions: asana (postures), pranayama (breathwork), meditation, and the philosophical foundations of yoga. The intention is to explore yoga not only as a physical discipline, but as a coherent and transformative practice.

The classes are accessible to everyone. Beginners can discover the foundations in a progressive way, while more experienced practitioners can deepen and refine their practice.

Each session explores the connection between movement, breath, and awareness, allowing the practice to unfold both physically and inwardly.

Classes are available in English and French.

I live and work in Sri Lanka most of the year, where I teach yoga daily, and I am based in Europe during the spring and summer.

Kanika

5.0

(7)

My classes comprise of different yoga styles but the root of each class remains the same: connection of the body, breath & mind; powerful mindful movements to enhance your flexibility, improve your strength & mobility, get rid of pain, correct the posture and in this learn to relax your mind. Classes consist of powerful chantings, breath work, meditation techniques, asana practice & yoga Nidra for deep relaxation. We also have one-on-one counselling sessions.

Ananya

5.0

(7)

This Yoga for Beginners class is designed for anyone new to yoga or returning after a break. The focus is on building a strong foundation through simple, accessible postures (asanas), basic breathing techniques (pranayama), and mindful movement.

Each session moves at a slow, steady pace with clear guidance on alignment and safe practice, helping you develop body awareness, flexibility, and strength without strain. You’ll also learn how to connect breath with movement to calm the mind and reduce stress.

No prior experience or flexibility is required—just come as you are. This class is a welcoming space to explore yoga in a supportive and non-judgmental environment.

Harsh

5.0

(7)

In this class, you’ll learn practical spiritual tools to calm anxiety, find inner balance, and motivate yourself daily. Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed or just want to grow mentally and spiritually, this class gives you real techniques you can use in everyday life.

Esperanza

5.0

(7)

I offer structured Vinyasa Flow sessions designed to build strength, improve mobility and develop a deeper awareness of your body.

My classes are especially suitable for active people and athletes who want to move better, prevent injuries and enhance their overall performance.

Each session is tailored to your level and goals, combining strength, flexibility and mindful movement in a clear and progressive way.

I guide you step by step, helping you understand how each movement impacts your body so you can practice safely and effectively.

Sessions are available online, allowing you to train from anywhere with clarity, structure and support.

For me, yoga is not only practice, but a way to move, feel and live with more strength and clarity.

Luiza

5.0

(7)

“Your body is the temple of your soul”
For me, yoga means connection, being present. Without much effort, I noticed
how asana practice became part of my daily routine, and suddenly 10 years had passed.
Gain – balance, self-confidence.
So I decided to do an apprenticeship and through that I discovered the
A beautiful world of pranayama and meditation, too.
"Be your own best companion" is my motto.
A space of trust, movement, and being. That's what my class is like.
We exchange energy by recognizing each other as humanity.

Katarina

5.0

(7)

My classes combine dynamic and gentle yoga flow with breathwork, grounding, and nervous system balance. Each session is designed to help you reconnect with your body, build strength and mobility, and release physical and mental tension.

I specialize in supporting people experiencing stress, mental overload, or long hours of sitting, with a strong focus on burnout prevention and recovery.

I prepare tailor-made classes for individuals or pairs, fully adapted to your needs and level. Hands-on adjustments are included when appropriate to support alignment and deepen awareness.

My teaching combines Hatha yoga (traditional practice), Vinyasa flow (dynamic sequences), meditation, breast work, and Yoga Nidra for deep relaxation and nervous system recovery.

The room is fully equipped with mats, blocks, cushions, and blankets. You only need to bring comfortable clothing.

Sessions take place in a private space in central Brussels, or at your place.

Alexa

5.0

(7)

I offer yoga classes adapted to all levels, from complete beginners to advanced practitioners. My teaching is inspired by numerous training courses and experiences gained around the world, particularly in India, Sri Lanka, and Europe.

Together we can explore different practices according to your needs and goals: Vinyasa Yoga, Yin Yoga, Restorative Yoga, Ashtanga, meditation, deep relaxation and breathing techniques (Pranayama).

My approach is both dynamic and holistic. Beyond postures, I pay particular attention to breathing, body awareness, and the overall balance between body and mind.

Whether you want to gain flexibility, develop your strength, reduce your stress, improve your sleep or simply take a moment to reconnect with yourself, each session is fully personalized.

Courses are offered in French or English, individually or in small groups, in a caring and accessible atmosphere for all.

Sara

5.0

(7)

I am a Yoga teacher with training in Hatha Yoga, Ayurvedic Yogatherapy and Swasthya Yoga, in addition to many years of practice and teaching.

I offer classes tailored to each individual, whether you're a beginner or already have experience. The goal isn't to perform complex poses, but to develop a practice that helps you improve your mobility, breathing, well-being, and your relationship with your body.

Classes may include mindful movement, breathing exercises, relaxation techniques, and tools for reducing stress and everyday tension. Each practice is tailored to the needs, goals, and abilities of each student.

I work with people who are looking for a kind, sustainable and realistic practice that can be integrated into daily life and provide long-term benefits.

Teodora

5.0

(7)

I offer 1:1 sessions designed to undo the stiffness and tension that build up from modern life — long hours sitting, screens, and all the postural habits that come with it. We start with a simple postural assessment to understand how you move and where you tend to hold tension, so each session can be shaped around you. From there, the flow follows a similar rhythm: easing tension and restoring mobility, building a bit of strength with simple, accessible tools, and winding down with breathing techniques so you leave feeling lighter and more at ease. Based on what you share with me at the start, we'll adjust the balance — a touch more release, a touch more movement — to suit what your body needs.

These sessions are for anyone who wants to feel good in their body without pressure or performance — whether you're new to movement or just prefer the quiet, privacy of a one-on-one setting in Brussels. Come as you are, go at your own pace, and let's take it from there.

Questions, or just curious if this is the right fit for you? Reach out! And if you'd feel better coming along with a friend or partner, I'm happy to host sessions for two as well.