Women’s Wellness
for Hormones, Rest & Nervous System Support

Holistic support for women seeking more ease in their hormones, nervous system, and everyday life — through personalized yoga, lifestyle guidance, and restorative care.

Kind Words

What women are saying

Gentle, grounded support can make a real difference. Here are a few reflections from women who have practiced with me.

I joined Melissa’s menopause yoga sessions to connect with other women going through similar challenges, and I loved the structure — yoga, nervous system reset, journaling, and sharing. After each session I feel grounded, safe, and more spacious in my body. What stands out most is Melissa’s expertise and her approachable, accommodating teaching style.

Hannah Anstee, UK Women’s Wellness Yoga

I really recommend Melissa’s gentle wisdom and the warm serenity of Shanti Shanti. I’ve joined both classes and a retreat and always feel supported and held. During a restorative session I was so relaxed I fell asleep — bliss. Perfect for anyone wanting to reconnect with their body and reset their nervous system.

Claire BM, UK Women’s Wellness Yoga

Practicing with Melissa at Shanti Shanti is more than a yoga class — it’s a deeply grounding and restorative experience. The space, the natural surroundings, and her guidance create a sense of calm that begins before the practice even starts. I always leave feeling more present, more relaxed, and more connected.

Chris Merklinger, Canada Yoga Therapy

About Melissa

Melissa sitting in a calm yoga space

Hi, I’m Melissa — a 600+ hour certified yoga teacher, educator, and guide in women’s wellness.

Before stepping into the world of yoga and holistic wellness, I studied finance with honors and spent several years working in the corporate world with companies such as Pepsi and dunnhumby Canada. Although I was successful on paper, I felt deeply disconnected from the pace and lifestyle I was living.

That realization eventually led me to leave corporate life behind, travel through Asia, and eventually move to Cambodia, where I’ve spent years teaching yoga, building community, and supporting women through movement, nervous system care, and holistic wellness practices.

With over 20 years of personal practice and 10+ years of teaching experience — both in person and online — my work focuses on helping women slow down, regulate, and reconnect with themselves, especially during times of stress, burnout, hormonal shifts, or when life simply feels overwhelming.

Rather than quick fixes, I offer gentle, sustainable practices rooted in yoga, Ayurveda, breathwork, and nervous system support — always meeting you where you are, and honoring your pace.

This is a space where you can feel supported, understood, and guided back to feeling more like yourself again.

Let’s stay connected — for yoga, inspiration, and community.
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