“Mel is a wonderful , empathetic and skilled yoga teacher. She also sets an inclusive and non-judgemental, non-competitive environment, which is not always the case in the world of yoga.”
— Barbara
“Mel is genuinely passionate about the benefits of Yoga Nidra and generous in sharing it with others. She was friendly and considerate, took time to make everyone comfortable, and explained the technique clearly. In addition to being incredibly relaxing, I was surprised to find I made some considerable shifts in thinking after just one session.
With her gentle guidance, I became aware of thought patterns such as anxiety and indecision and realised that these were a choice, and that thinking / acting differently was also a simple choice. Just allowing myself that head space made everything seem much clearer. Give it a go and see what it can do for you! ”
— Steph
“You have taught me to have the faith to question things and take what I need from all sorts of different areas...I love working with you because I see you doing the work yourself. I see you striving for more and applying your teachings to your own life and it inspires me all the time.”
— Kim, Human Rights Lawyer
“I always love Mel’s courses, they are well balanced, thoughtful and enjoyable. Mel is a fabulous tutor, she is receptive to the needs of students, acting with compassion and intuition.”
— Melisa, Herbalist
“Mel has a wonderful way - you couldn’t hope for a better teacher to guide you gently, warmly, kindly through the weekend - this has been the perfect restorative retreat.”
— Nemia
“Thank you so so much for such a beautiful, peaceful and unique workshop yesterday. Your inner truth and passion for the more calmer and loving style of yoga shone through yesterday and your energy was not only very healing, but truly inspiring. THANK YOU THANK YOU! MORE MORE MORE!”
— Jane, yoga teacher
“I had the best night’s sleep ever after your workshop!”
— Annie
“Today’s class was the best and most exquisite class I have had in the last 20 years! Thanks for the energy and space.”
— Dee
“Thank you very much for the delightful retreat! I have felt extremely well this week, which is no small part thanks to you. The retreat was everything I’d hoped it would be: nourishing, with gently yoga and allowing me the time and space to work through the things that I needed to sort out in mind! Thank you.”
— Anastassia
“Mel’s Restorative Yoga workshop was exactly what I needed. Relaxing and opening, Mel delivered it in a lovely way with delicate humour. And the chocolate was divine!”
— Nicola, massage therapist
“I loved the class today too, it was such a grounding practice and was exactly what I needed without even realising! I haven’t enjoyed a class that much in a long while.”
— Leanne, student
Stories from clients…
“Having had mental health problems for most of my life, I have always thought of myself as desperately deficient. I have sought answers and cures to try and “fix” myself.
Yoga Nidra is the first practice I have come across that starts off by saying - “no, no, you are whole already. You are perfect just as you are. You might not feel very perfect and there may be so many symptoms you want to change, but you aren’t broken, you are whole and all is ok”. This, combined with constant reassurance that there is no wrong way to do Yoga Nidra, has allowed me to access a place where I really do feel whole...
Finally, I have something that makes me truly feel rested, really, really rested, because I have a way to feel peaceful. It is the first time I have found a way to let my body let go and relax.”
— Kim
“I am a new mum, and have been managing postnatal depression, anxiety and low self-esteem for a while. My little boy was unwell for a long time which added to the strains of new motherhood! My husband found Mel online and thought her approach sounded fantastic and bought me a session for me birthday and then offered to buy me a set of 6 sessions. After the first 6 sessions we both knew I had found in Mel someone very special, and a yoga practice that helped with pain and mental stress more than anything else I had tried.
Yoga nidra worked for me so well – it is the deepest form of meditation and relaxation I have found so far and I’ve tried lots of different methods. I’ve done hypnosis and meditation but yoga nidra is more than that, I feel AMAZING after the sessions and so much happier and calmer. I would recommend this to anyone suffering with depression, anxiety, stress or chronic pain. It has changed how I view my life, my relationships and my overall sense of happiness. ”
