Melissa Birnie

Hometown: Whitehorse, Yukon

I teach: Peak Flow, Hatha, Pilates

Yoga teacher trainings completed:

Advanced  Yoga Training  – East West Yoga  – 300 Hrs Bali  –  2023

Yoga & Fuse Training  – Naked Truth Yoga  – 200  Hrs – Vancouver  –  2019

Mat Pilates Level 1 & 2 – Dana Carter Fitness – Victoria – 2018

Why I love teaching: I love teaching yoga because I know the power it has to create a positive shift in students’ lives, allowing them to experience a greater sense of flow and ease both on and off the mat.  In my classes, students can expect a balanced blend of physical challenge, mindfulness and relaxation. 

 If I could give one piece of advice to new students, it would be: My advice for my yoga students is to release the attachment to achieving a specific end goal in their practice and instead embrace yoga as a continuous journey of self-exploration and self-acceptance. Focus on the present moment and cultivate a sense of curiosity and gratitude, this way you can fully experience the transformative power of yoga and find joy in the process rather than solely focusing on the outcome.

My next travel destination: Tulum, Mexico