Melina Yoga - Trauma Recovery Yoga
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Welcome
Thank you for joining me here at Melina Yoga. My name is Melina and I am passionate about Trauma-Recovery Yoga because it is beneficial for anyone and safe and beneficial for anyone who has experienced trauma.
Rooted in neuroscience and psychology, with mind-body connections such as breathwork and meditation, to help regulate the nervous system and promote emotional regularity - and I would love to share these methods with you.
My Story
For over 30 years, I've been a trauma-informed therapist, dedicated to helping clients heal and with specialism's in areas of addictions and sexual violence. In 2023, I hesitantly joined an online Trauma-Recovery Yoga class - and it changed me. The practice bought a profound sense of grounding and calm that I hadn't expected. Inspired I continued exploring this work and in 2024, I was the first UK participant to train with a visionary Afghanistan-based charity, who deliver classes in war torn countries with women, refugees and children. This journey has shown me how beautifully yoga can support healing and compliment the talk-therapy, I have been doing for decades - and I would love you to join me on your journey.
The Journey
Come join a gentle yoga class with me. I respect the unique journey of every person, recognising that healing is not a destination but a continual unfolding - a process that moves at its own pace, guided by patience, awareness and self-love. This practice is not about progression or perfection, but about meeting yourself where you are, moment by moment, with kindness and curiosity.
" Showing-up and breathing is practicing. It's your yoga, your journey."
Melina x
Melina's Classes
My classes are designed to discover presence and create a safe space for healing and growth. Helping you reconnect with your mind and body through stillness, gentle movement, breathwork and meditation. So you can experience the gentle, effective healing of trauma- recovery yoga.
Your Wellness
Safety. predictability, repetition & choice.
What you can expect is a very gently slow yoga practice, with trauma sensitive language. Calming the mind and bringing you back to the present. Improving concentration and focus.
A choice-based-approach, so you can listen to your body and do what feels right for you on the day.
With guided meditation and structured and repetitive sequences to create a sense of control.
Encouraging re-connection with the body in a safe way.
With affirmations to help cultivate self-acceptance and positive self-belief.
Taster Breathwork & Yoga Class
Join me for a Taster Introductory Breathwork & Yoga Class. A gentle, trauma-informed approach to your wellbeing. Designed to be slow, calming and accessible for everyone. Inclusive for all. No breathwork or yoga experience is needed. Through guided seated practice, you will experience;
- Guided Breathwork - to support self-regulation, reduce anxiety, tension and find presence.
- Guided visualisation and meditation to ease the mind and invite a sense of calm.
- Guided seated stretches -gentle movements for shoulders, neck and arms to release tension, aid relaxation and connection to the body.
Every element of the class is trauma-informed, choice-based and designed to meet participants where they are, creating a safe space for calm, connection and balance.
Available Online, In-Person, Private Lessons, Group, Charities & Corporate.