Melissa Paschke

Melissa draws inspiration from the timeless teachings and ongoing relevance of Yoga philosophy to modern life. As a devotional student, Melissa earned her 200-hour certification in 2010 from Laughing Lotus Yoga Center and has been a dedicated teacher ever since. Always a seeker, she then completed Advanced Teacher Training at Abhaya Yoga in 2016. Her classes offer a challenging, joyful and spacious experience for all students. She relates Vinyasa Flow to the flow of life and the challenges of shape-shifting to maintain balance. Also a mental health professional, Melissa takes interest in encouraging each student to light their own path of self-discovery, authenticity, meaning and power.