Down to Earth Yoga

Yoga classes

&

Yoga Therapy in Southwold, Suffolk

Blending modern science & ancient wisdom.

"Yesterday I was clever, so I wanted to change the world. Today I am wise, so I am changing myself. " - Rumi -

"Yesterday I was clever, so I wanted to change the world. Today I am wise, so I am changing myself. " - Rumi -

Based near Southwold on the Suffolk coast I am here to help you discover optimal health and wellbeing through Yoga. I am deeply passionate about bringing accessible, therapeutic yoga to a wide range of people and health conditions. I take my inspiration from the seasons and cycles of life, the ancient philosophy of Yoga and evolving modern science.

I am qualified yoga teacher and hold a diploma in Yoga therapy. I have the privilege of working with students from all walks of life and am committed to creating safe, adaptive and empowering spaces for students of all abilities and backgrounds. Yoga Therapy is a holistic and integrative mind-body approach to health and wellbeing. It can be beneficial as a stand alone support to help you work towards your personal health goals or as a complimentary therapy to reinforce progress with other treatments and support rehabilitation.

I also offer weekly classes including accessible chair Yoga, funded community groups as well as corporate yoga sessions and events. I have undertaken a variety of professional training combined with personal inner work, experience and practice to bring you a multi dimensional holistic approach in all that I offer.

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Hello I’m Mel

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My work in health and wellness spans over many years and I am a passionate advocate for helping people live well and feel good in their body and mind.

A large portion of my work is focused on sharing Yoga Therapy in a one-to-one setting, as well as working in my local community providing Yoga classes, therapy groups & more.

Yoga therapy is a holistic person centered approach and a return to how Yoga was traditionally shared. It has the added benefit of additional training that allows for a more comprehensive health informed understanding of an individuals need.

Yoga Therapy draws on evidence based practices adapting them to suit individual health conditions. It blends the ancient wisdom and philosophy of Yoga with modern science creating a truly holistic, individual and multi dimensional approach towards optimal health.

My story

Yoga is the Space Where Flower Blossoms

- Amit Ray

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One-to-One Yoga Therapy

I have a dedicated space at my home as well as a few select venues in my local area where I can facilitate One to One Yoga therapy sessions.

Sessions are designed for your specific health needs and utilize a range of evidence based mind-body tools such as movement, postures, breathwork, somatic practices and mindfulness techniques.

Yoga therapy is person centered and holistic supporting you to move towards your individual health goals in a compassionate, collaborative and creative way .

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Weekly Yoga Classes

In these classes the invitation is to turn up as you are and for a short time put down the busyness of life.

I teach Accessible Chair Yoga and mat based classes.

My teaching style is a more mindful pace of yoga that aims to guide you towards a deeper connection to your body and steer you away from the busy mind. I include a blend of traditional Yoga practices, mixed movement flows and Somatic practices, centered around a theme or intention.

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Corporate Workplace Yoga

Corporate yoga and wellbeing sessions can be an effective way to promote the health and wellbeing of your staff.

Yoga is an effective mind body practice that promotes awareness, strength and flexibility. Workplace or private group sessions provide a shared space to identify and understand the sources of stress and suffering with the practical tools and techniques to help manage.

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Community Yoga

Yoga promotes community (Sangha), where there is a shared or specific need, condition or experience, group yoga therapy or private yoga and wellbeing classes can provide a vital support network fostering community and connection.

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  • My Yoga therapy sessions with Mel have been transformative. I arrived at my first session feeling lost, disconnected and anxious. Over the course of our sessions together, Mel helped me to establish a practice that has enabled me to come home to myself. She is extremely knowledgeable, passionate, and insightful and her unfailingly thoughtful and compassionate approach made me feel safe, and able to be vulnerable and open. I felt grounded and at the centre of all the work we did, which was so empowering! I would not hesitate to recommend Mel- she is a wonderful person and a true gem of a Yoga therapist.

    Yoga Therapy Client- Anon

  • Mel's class is a weekly highlight for me. Her compassionate and thoughtful approach, combined with her expert knowledge and expertise make for the perfect environment. Mel has created a truly safe and welcoming space. I love the curiosity she has fostered in me for yoga and the way she connects the classes to the seasons and nature. Mel's classes are a must !

    Katie

  • Working with mel has been truly transformative. Mel has helped me shift my mindset in ways I didn't think were possible. In some areas, I hardly recognise my reactions anymore, as my anxiety levels have changed so much. What i appreciate the most are the simple techniques Mel provides - practical stratagies that fit around my life and routine. I cant thank Mel enough for the positive impact on my life!

    Yoga therapy Client - Anon

  • A unique and special teacher, Mel's cues in class really give subtle yet significant direction. Well selected postures really bring something new, both elevating and grounding to my practice.

    Sheena

  • I cant recommend highly enough Mel's yoga classes. I haven't done that much Yoga so I thought I might feel out of my depth - but Mel always gives alternatives and frequent reassurance. I've particularly loved her 2 hour Sunday sessions. They're very relaxing - a perfect bridge between closing the weekend and gathering a calm strength for the week ahead. A real tonic, Thankyou so much Mel!

    Caroline

  • I wholeheartedly recommend Mel, she is a highly competent and knowledgeable Yoga teacher with excellent communication and listening skills. I returned to Yoga more or less a novice after a break of over 30 years wanting to improve my physical and mental health and wellbeing. I felt understood and listened to right from the beginning by Mel at our initial session. After which she put together a personalised programme which addressed my capabilities and aspirations. I needed a safe pair of hands I could trust to guide me back into my practice and would also stretch me and that is exactly what I have found with Mel. She is very thoughtful with a really approachable non judgmental style, and is an excellent teacher.

    Jane - One to One yoga student

  • Experiencing Mels yoga classes has been the best part of my Yoga journey. The flow, the variety and the understanding is truly valuable, face to face or online. I would highly reccomend joing Mel at any of her classes, retreats or workshops.

    Andrea

  • I always look forward to my Monday yoga class with Mel, she is so great at accommodating for all bodies and abilities and I always feel rejuvenated and relaxed when I leave the class, especially after her heavenly Yoga Nidra to finish the session. Mel breaks down the postures in such a way that you can feel every nourishing adjustment in your body so you can really understand the benefit of the pose you're in. I used to enjoy a very strong Yoga practice and I am slowly coming back to it thanks to Mel- I highly recommend her classes for all abilities.

    Lisa

  • I have found the sessions with mel very therapeutic, she has been very helpful and flexible in a very unexpected and difficult time in my life. Mel has a very calm and reassuring approach which helped me to have confidence in her. I would certainly have no hesitation in recommending her as a Yoga therapist and am very grateful for her help.

    Yoga therapy client- Anon

  • Mel has provided a wonderful space for yoga therapy. I felt safe and able to be fully vulnerable. My aim when I came to work with Mel was to find periods of calm in my very busy and at times stressful life. The sessions have provided me with knowledge and understanding at a much greater level. Using the techniques and practices that Mel has introduced me to has been transformative. I am able to find calm and ground myself in the chaos, and the practices will be something i continue on a daily basis. I highly recommend anyone considering Yoga Therapy to take the step. Mel is a wonderful practitioner and therapist, I feel very privileged to work with her and will continue to do so.

    Yoga therapy client - Anon

To be fully alive is saying yes to the wide array of human feelings. When I soften, release and breathe, I discover I am more than what I think, feel, reason or believe.

Contact Mel

Interested in working together? Fill out some info and I will be in touch shortly. I can’t wait to hear from you!

mel.downtoearthyoga@gmail.com