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Yoga Mel


Yoga Is Activism: Taking Up Space as a Black Queer Yoga Teacher
I didn’t come to yoga because I was flexible. I came to yoga because I was tired. Tired of proving myself. Tired of shrinking in spaces...

Yoga Mel
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11 Thoughtful Christmas Gifts for the Yogi (or Yoga Lover) in Your Life
Shopping for the perfect Christmas gift for someone who practices yoga can be a beautiful opportunity to support their journey—whether...

Yoga Mel
Dec 13, 20243 min read
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From Relaxation to Certification: Yoga Retreats vs. Teacher Training for Black Yogis
Which Yoga Experience Is Right for You? #ytt #yogaretreat #blackyogateacher Yoga Retreat vs. Yoga Teacher Training: What's the...

Yoga Mel
Oct 1, 20243 min read
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Why Representation in Yoga Matters: My Journey as a Black Yogi
My first day at yoga teacher training was one I’ll never forget. Picture this: they hit us with the question, "What's your relationship...

Yoga Mel
Jul 2, 20243 min read
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Finding Balance: A Guide to Chakra Healing
Balancing chakras is an ancient practice that focuses on aligning and harmonizing the body's energy centers. These spinning wheels of...

Yoga Mel
Jul 2, 20243 min read
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4 Ways To Support LGBTQ+ Community During Pride Month
This June is especially important for me, it’s Pride month and International Yoga Day falls on June 21. And as a Queer BIPOC yoga...

Yoga Mel
Jul 2, 20244 min read
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It's My Blaxit Anniversary
My Second Year in Costa Rica I will always remember this time of year, every March. It’s when the pandemic really hit the U.S., and...

Yoga Mel
Jul 2, 20244 min read
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My Journey Back to Self
I came out of the closet to the few close friends and family that I invited to our wedding last month, of which most were attending...

Yoga Mel
Jul 2, 20246 min read
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How I Manifested My Soulmate
11-11-22 Our wedding day was absolutely perfect! Thanks to a good friend of ours and all their preparation, shopping and cooking ahead of...

Yoga Mel
Jul 2, 20245 min read
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Out of the Closet & Off the Market
Did you know that October 11 is celebrated annually as National Coming Out Day. The day was founded by Richard Eichberg (psycologist) and...

Yoga Mel
Jul 2, 20245 min read
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7 Things You Can Expect From A Wellness Retreat
If you've never been on a retreat, here are a few things to know about Have you ever been on a wellness retreat? It’s not just a...

Yoga Mel
Jul 2, 20245 min read
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What is a Spiritual Life Coach?
What is meant by the word spiritual? Spiritual relates to the human spirit or soul. Spirituality is not religious. Spirituality is...

Yoga Mel
Jul 2, 20245 min read
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7 Sign That You’re Beginning To Spiritually Awaken
What does it mean to spiritually awaken? A spiritual awakening can happen at any time, to anyone. And it’s not specific to a certain...

Yoga Mel
Jul 2, 20245 min read
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Why Will Smith Really Snapped
So I was doing my usual scrolling through social media on Monday, and saw my feed full of memes and posts about “The Smack” WTF! I did...

Yoga Mel
Jul 2, 20245 min read
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My First Year In Costa Rica
It was March 15, 2021 when I hopped aboard the plane with two suitcases, a backpack, and a one way ticket to Costa Rica. So much has...

Yoga Mel
Jul 2, 202410 min read
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Drealock Birthday
I’ve always gotten my hair done for my birthday, just about every year since I can remember. I’ve gone through lots of different styles...

Yoga Mel
Jul 2, 20244 min read
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Black Yoga Nomad - Making My Black Exit
About a year ago I was in my Yoga Teacher Training class (wow it’s been a year already) and we were flowing right along in our training...

Yoga Mel
Jul 2, 20246 min read
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My relationship with Yoga
How did I end up in Yoga Teacher Training?! This was not part of my plan… at all. Yes, I’d taken Yoga classes here and there; and I know...

Yoga Mel
Jul 2, 20245 min read
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Come Out of the Lightness
I walked outside toward the sunshine So badly needing to expose myself to UV I knew exactly where I wanted to go I knew exactly who I...

Yoga Mel
Jul 2, 20241 min read
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Oracles, Angels, Guides, Oh my!
Now that I have graduated my Intuitive Guidance class, I have began to incorporate card reading into my business and practice. If you’re...

Yoga Mel
Jul 2, 20242 min read
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