"As my teacher for the last 15 months, Melina has
inspired me to build yoga into my daily life; before that,
yoga was something to do. Based on her teaching I realized
that yoga offers a whole way of living, not just doing. She
instructs with absolute clarity and teaches more than vinyasa
asana poses, she teaches us about breathing practices, vinyasa
sequences and ways of eating that are appropriate for each
season from an ayurvedic balancing perspective. She is also
the absolute funnest, funniest and cheerful person to go on
a yoga retreat with."
Michael Dijon
"Melina brings enthusiasm and passion for the practice
of yoga and Ayurverda, and it is CONTAGIOUS! I've had the
pleasure of being a student of Melina's for several years.
Whether it's in class, retreats or workshops, she has a unique
way of balancing teachings with asana and daily life. My appreciation
for her approach and style grows each year. Through openness,
compassion, and even humor, she encourages us to challenge
ourselves, on and off the mat. For that I am extremely grateful."
Nancy Logsdon
Yoga & Beyond
Esalen Retreat Center, Big Sur, California
with Melina Meza, Tamara Newmoon and Special guest Benjamin
Fahrer
We’d
like to invite you to join us at Esalen—a natural hot
spring oasis overlooking the Pacific Ocean, nestled into the
cliff’s of Big Sur California—to celebrate Yoga
and Beyond. On retreat, Melina will be our guide through Seasonal
Vinyasa fall yogic practices that emphasize the importance
of sequencing and being in alignment with nature. Tamara
will lead a group ritual for the Autumn Equinox as well as
offer one-on-one psychic readings and healings to deepen your
perspective into life's journey on retreat and beyond. Benjamin,
Esalen’s lead farmer, will share his knowledge and insights
about organic gardening and permaculture, a design science
that pulls from natural patterns and promotes mutually beneficial
relationships with our dynamic ecosystems.
Melina
and Anne Phyfe invite you to join them for a weekend of yoga,
satsang, and the peace and quiet of nature. They have led
retreats together for ten years and will help you recharge
your physical, emotional, and spiritual batteries before the
holiday season. Anne Phyfe and Melina believe that retreats
are not just a “get away” but also a “get
to”, an opportunity where you get to experience a reaffirmation
of your own sense of wellness, creativity and happiness in
your life.
Winter Seasonal Vinyasa Yoga Retreat with Melina Meza
Haramara Retreat; Sayulita, Mexico (near Sayulita)
January 22-29, 2011
(north of Puerto Vallarta)
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Limbs Yoga Center.
Melina who will take you through an incredible journey of
self-discovery in one of her favorite spots, Haramara Retreat
in sunny Sayulita, Mexico. On retreat in this place of paradise
filled with breathtaking views, Melina will share her knowledge
of Hatha yoga, Ayurveda, whole foods nutrition, and healthy
lifestyle promotion in her unique style known as Seasonal
Vinyasa. For more information read
about this yoga retreat...
Winter Rhythms: Embodied Yoga and Dance Intensive
HAWAII YOGA RETREAT, Kalani Oceanside resort, Big Island,
Hawaii
with
Melina Meza, Chiara Guerrieri, and Lara McIntosh
FEBRUARY 13-20, 2011
We invite you to drink in some fun this winter! Join us for
a new, dynamic collaboration where Melina’s Seasonal
Vinyasa Ayurvedic insights, Chiara’s core-awakening
style of yoga, and Lara’s Afro-infused Wassa Dance (Afro-infused
blend of elemental movement) come together to nourish your
body, lift your spirits, and shake your bootie to kick off
the winter season. Melina, Chiara, and Lara each bring over
15 years of dedication to their practice, and together they
will help you free up vitality and luminosity.
Read More about this yoga retreat...
Breitenbush
Hot Springs, ORegon
with Melina Meza, Chiara Guerrieri, & Anne Phyfe Palmer
Looking
to broaden your yoga practice and see it more clearly as a
means to discover and fulfill your dharma (purpose or life's
work)? Then join Melina, Chiara, and Anne Phyfe at Breitenbush
Hot Springs in April. This residential retreat-complete with
healthy food, mineral-rich baths, thermal sauna, and the nurturing
qualities of the old-growth forest in which Breitenbush is
nestled-offers an ideal environmental to enhance your growth
as a wholesome yogi/yogini.
We’d
like to invite you to join us at Esalen—a natural hot
spring oasis overlooking the Pacific Ocean, nestled into the
cliff’s of Big Sur California—to celebrate Yoga
and Beyond. On retreat, Melina will be our guide through Seasonal
Vinyasa fall yogic practices that emphasize the importance
of sequencing and being in alignment with nature. 
Melina
and Anne Phyfe invite you to join them for a weekend of yoga,
satsang, and the peace and quiet of nature. They have led
retreats together for ten years and will help you recharge
your physical, emotional, and spiritual batteries before the
holiday season. Anne Phyfe and Melina believe that retreats
are not just a “get away” but also a “get
to”, an opportunity where you get to experience a reaffirmation
of your own sense of wellness, creativity and happiness in
your life. 
with
Melina Meza, Chiara Guerrieri, and Lara McIntosh 
Breitenbush
Hot Springs, ORegon
Looking
to broaden your yoga practice and see it more clearly as a
means to discover and fulfill your dharma (purpose or life's
work)? Then join Melina, Chiara, and Anne Phyfe at Breitenbush
Hot Springs in April. This residential retreat-complete with
healthy food, mineral-rich baths, thermal sauna, and the nurturing
qualities of the old-growth forest in which Breitenbush is
nestled-offers an ideal environmental to enhance your growth
as a wholesome yogi/yogini.