Mel has been practicing Yoga since 1995 and teaching since 2004. She has 500+ hours of Teacher Trainings and has studied with many renowned Masters such as Max Strom, Alan Finger and Jillian Pransky. Mel had her own Vinyasa studio on the LES for eight years and after closing the studio in 2015, she became a senior teacher at Yoga Works in NYC. Mel is a native New Yorker whose no-nonsense and easy manner allows everyone in the room to feel comfortable and welcome. Her classes are fun and creative with a strong emphasis on breath, healthy alignment and knowing when to ask students to take it slow or ramp it up! She’s known for her hands-on adjustments and some of the best playlists in the biz. For more information please visit her website.