About Melissa

Melissa Wall has been devoted to the practice of yoga for more than a decade. Initially drawn to yoga as a meditative practice of self-inquiry and reflection, she then completed her teacher training at Prana Yoga and Zen Centre in Vancouver. After receiving her certification in 1999, Melissa apprenticed with Shakti Mhi, for two years before diving into teaching as a full-time profession. Receiving her B.A. as a student of Cultural Anthropology and Sociology has enriched Melissa's unique approach to teaching yoga. She has continued to study with many yoga teachers from different traditions, including Angela Farmer, Shiva Rea, Bryan Kest, Beryl Bender Birch, Seane Corn, and Cyndi Lee.

My Story

Constant stomach aches and a hyper-active mind led me to first try yoga on the advice of a gifted acupuncturist. I was sceptical that stretching exercises could heal me, but the quiet and compelling Linda Chalmers introduced me to yoga as a holistic practice that was so much more than stretching and breathing. In fact, the mindfulness and confidence I gained through yoga transformed my teenage years. Exploring this new sense of embodiment felt like the beginning of a long journey. I embraced yoga not just as a practice "on the mat", but as a state of mind I could take with me anywhere. Read more...