Our Story
An Idea is Born
After 25 years of working with children and teens, I've observed challenges impacting their physical abilities, social and emotional growth, and mental health.
Issues such as anxiety, hyperactivity, and low self-esteem have become more prevalent. In 2013, I decided to merge my passion for working with children with my practice of Yoga, leading to the creation of Mel's Yoga after completing a foundational course in teaching children's Yoga.
Since then, I have also pursued advanced training and courses in Yoga therapy for special needs through Zenergy Yoga. In 2021, I earned my Level 1 - 350 hours Yoga teacher training certification from My Health Yoga and became a registered Yoga Teacher with Yoga Australia.
My goal is to create a welcoming environment where children, teens, and adults feel safe, accepted, and free to be themselves, fostering connections and teaching skills to manage stress and anxiety while enhancing overall health and well-being.
The benefits of Yoga
Some of the proven benefits of yoga and mindfulness include:
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Reduces stress and anxiety.
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Strengthens the immune system.
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Improves posture building core strength.
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Mobility of joints and flexibility of muscles.
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Improves balance and coordination.
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Improved self-esteem, resilience and self-confidence.
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Sensory and spatial awareness.
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Improves the digestive system with movement that stimulates the parasympathetic nervous system needed for breaking down and properly digesting food.
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Improved concentration, memory and attention span.
Testimonials
Mel has the most beautiful way with children. She is a talented Yoga teacher and a natural with making connections & friendships with others.
My daughter has formed a relationship with Mel from the age of 3 and shares a special bond that she will have with her forever. The relaxation techniques & breathing tools that has been taught by Mel, we have found most beneficial to our whole family.
Mels Kids Yoga is absolutely one I highly recommend. Thank you for being such a positive role model to our daughter for the past 5 years. - Mylee
Mel has been teaching yoga to our preschool team and children since 2018. We have done this through
face-to-face classes and via zoom. We love the calmness kindness and self-care Mel shares with us. It helps with managing little people’s anxiety and building self-esteem.
Over time the children are better able to self-regulate their emotions. They love the simple fun exercises and look forward to participating each week. The best thing is that we see the children practising what they’ve learnt in class and know that they will take these skills throughout life.
Mel is the kindest thoughtful professional person I’ve had the experience of knowing. To have Mel as part of your circle or community is truly a gift! - Jan