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We train our mind in the same way we do our body - repetition and practice. My job is to make you feel a little more connected every time you step onto your mat; we focus on the light rather than the dark- thought by thought, breath by breath.”
- Melissa
Melissa Fountain
The face behind MellyF Yoga (and the coined nickname)
I started practicing yoga in 2008 to help release back pain from my scoliosis. Being in high school and not loving the hour long commitment and how “boring” yoga was being dragged by my mom, I stopped going and only sporadically practiced throughout college. I didn’t start practicing consistently again until 2016 when I arrived at “rock-bottom cafe” as a friend of mine likes to call it now. I felt lost in my career, my relationship, my lifestyle habits, and didn’t know how to get out of the rut I created for myself. Once I found CorePower Yoga near my job at the time, I could not get enough. Practicing daily turned into taking the plunge to do teacher training in Yoga Sculpt. After completing my training in early 2018, I have gone on to teach over 500 classes, participated in leading a round of Teacher Training at CorePower, obtained my 200hr RYT certification, and lead guided meditations. My practice has turned into the guiding light for how I live my life, feeling more connected to myself and my students every time I come to my mat.
My Offerings
For more info on private & small group sessions, please reach out to mellypyoga@gmail.com
Yoga Sculpt
Yoga Sculpt incorporates hand weights and high-intensity cardio exercises to get your heart pumping and your blood flowing-along with challenging core work mixed in.
Vinyasa
Traditional vinyasa to slow the mind and the body, focusing on specific muscular regions for 60 minutes allowing your body to stretch deeper and sweat out toxins.
Meditation
10 minutes of guided, visualization meditation to allow your mind to reset and your body to feel more connected into the earth. My meditations are perfect for beginners or those just easing into meditation. I focus on neutralizing your thoughts to slow them down, so we can start to identify the negative thoughts and remove them to make space for the positive ones.
What People Are Saying
“This was my first time doing one of your meditations and wow you have no idea how much I needed this today and especially hearing the theme of resiliency. I had the most cathartic cry for most of meditation. I feel so much clearer and less stressed. Seriously can’t thank you enough!”
— Meditation Student
“Such a good [vinyasa] class! Your mantras are always so on point, you have a gift.”
— Vinyasa Student
“You’re so absolutely amazing! Such a bright light in my day. So so good.”
— Yoga Sculpt Student
“I just wanted to let you know how life changing your meditations have been for me during all of this. I started journaling and meditation at the beginning of quarantine and was definitely intimidated by the idea at first, but your guided sessions have resonated with me so much and allowed me to grow and heal through all of this. You’re truly inspiring, thank you so much for sharing your gift.”