Melina Meza, E-RYT 500, Teacher Training Staff Member

Practicing Since: 1993 // Teaching Since: 1996

Melina Meza is a pioneer in the field of yoga, nutrition, and Ayurvedic Health, sharing her knowledge with yogis around the world for more than 20 years. Melina was the first teacher hired at 8 Limbs in 1996 and was co-director or director of 8 Limbs Yoga Centers for 16 years. She is the creator of Seasonal Vinyasa Yoga, a holistic practice that features lifestyle, diet, and yoga practices tailored to the rhythms of the four seasons to help people stay healthy as they age. Her passion for Nature, the five elements, beauty, and humor forge the foundation of her unique approach to well-being. Melina has self-published the book Seasonal Health and Wellness and a three-book series called The Art of Sequencing, is featured on popular video channels (YogaAnytime, YogaUOnline, and Gaia), co-leads Yoga for Healthy Aging trainings, and previously ran successful yoga retreats before the Covid pandemic. Melina is a Lead Instructor on the 8 Limbs Grounded Wisdom Teacher Training.

 

"I think you are a brilliant yoga instructor and I appreciate your vibrant, yogi energy and dedication. I learn something from every one of your classes and find each yoga experience with you enriching. I also sincerely appreciate the Ayurvedic focus of your practice and teachings - it clearly stands out and sets you apart from other yoga instructors. "

Meghann Moore, Student