Instructor: Melanie Cooke

Melanie's journey with yoga began when she was a teenager, taking classes with her father in her native Switzerland. No matter where her path brings her, yoga centers her and helps her to be mindful of what matters most. She loves the challenge, loves that it's never the same, loves the calm and the strength she has found in her practice.

For over 20 years, Melanie has continued her study of and passion for yoga. She was drawn to teach children and worked as an educational coordinator for the Children's Aid Society in Harlem for five years. This inspired her to receive her Kids Teaching Certification from Sun Yoga England (under the direction of Jacqueline Koay). She then decided to expand her teaching to adults and received her 200 hour, Mommy & Me, Prenatal and Restorative Training Certifications from Yoga Haven in Tuckahoe (under the direction of Betsy Kase). Her students describe her as a very nurturing, caring and attentive teacher who can quietly and gently touch them, physically and emotionally, leaving them feeling relaxed, grounded, and at peace. No matter what level or ability, she has an effortless manner that makes each student feel comfortable with what they achieve and inspired to grow stronger. Most recently, Melanie has discovered the benefits of Reiki and has studied with Reiki Master Ginny Mackles and is now a Reiki Practitioner. She is very grateful and blessed to have found her passions in life and feels complete when she shares these benefits and joys with others.