As an active person well into the middle years of my life, I continue to have a passion for good health and embrace healthy habits that will last a lifetime. I want to share that passion and my insights with you, my followers. You can expect inspirational posts, healthy cooking ideas, and “How to” yoga videos. I will also bring retreat opportunities as well as workshops to help you begin your yoga journey, deepen it, or just escape from the day to day cares to focus on you and your yoga practice.
My name is Melanie Williams, M.Ed., ACE certified yoga instructor, and Restorative Yoga certified. I would love to have you join me in this journey to good health. Please subscribe to my blog and learn SIMPLE ways to improve your health.
Testimonials
“I had the absolute pleasure of joining Melanie on one of her retreats last December at Boulder Hot Springs. The rustic setting perfectly complemented Melanie’s approach to yoga – simple, no frills, but inspiring, informative – and with a good dose of humor! I highly recommend these retreats!” Heather Z
“I loved Melanie’s straightforward approach to Yoga! I hadn’t done it in years and she helped me feel right at home. Her sense of humor lent much needed support to my bumbling attempts to get back into the swing of it. The Boulder Hot Springs provided the perfect backdrop for a refreshing and nourishing weekend! I can’t wait to attend another one of Melanie’s relaxing retreats!”
Kris Grooms
“I attended Melanie’s Yoga retreat held at Boulder Hot Springs. It was a wonderful and refreshing experience.
The lodge is quaint, the hot springs are revitalizing and all of the extras (massage/ hike/ seating areas to visit or just reflect) are such a bonus!!
The yoga, lead by Melanie, was amazing. She makes sure to accommodate each one based on their abilities. She leads with a calm, caring, yet fun manner. This is an experience you don’t want to miss!”
Jennifer Hagbom Ott
“Melanie’s yoga retreat at Boulder Hot Springs was the perfect way to recharge and bring my yoga practice to the next level. I learned body alignment for basic poses and enjoyed the soaking and community. I bring what I learned to class every week.”
Deana M.
“Yoga with Melanie is an amazing whole body mindful practice. Not only does it help me with much needed head to toe stretching, it builds my core strength and balance. I look forward to each and every session as it recharges my whole body and mind, helping me to relax and release all the tension from tough workouts and long weeks at work. Thank you Melanie!!”
Cori
“My sister and I both look forward to our weekly sessions with Melanie. We feel refreshed and centered after our time with her. Places in our bodies that aren’t normally called on to stretch or provide strength are utilized and improved. In addition, Melanie is a lovely person, inside and out; we greatly enjoy our time with her.”
Connie
“Melanie’s yoga retreat at Boulder Hot Springs was life changing. Despite being a yoga beginner, I was still able to enter in to everything and rid my body of stress and stiffness that it has held for years. There were also options for the more advanced, and I love how all yoga levels were met in her classes. Going forward, I will be able to get more out of yoga, because Melanie, a natural teacher, took the time to educate us on proper body positioning, mindfulness, breathing, and so much more. All that combined with mineral hot springs, sauna, hiking, and delicious healthy food, I was truly restored. Thank you Melanie for such an amazing experience!” Tonya Thompson
“I can’t say enough wonderful things about the yoga retreat. I am a beginner at yoga and never once felt uncomfortable. Melanie is amazing and would recommend attending any future retreats.”
Kathy Funyak
“Melanie’s yoga retreat helped me to achieve a level of self care I didn’t know was possible! I learned so many valuable lessons, both mental and physical, that will positively impact my life for many years. Outside of the retreat, Melanie’s weekly classes are laid back and make you feel welcome, no matter your skill level. I recommend Melanie’s classes and retreat for yoga beginners, pros, and everyone in between.” Claire Palmer
“I attended my first yoga retreat this past weekend. Melanie exceeded my expectations. She is a patient and caring instructor and I learned so much even though I have done yoga in the past. I am excited to continue my yoga practice now that I am knowledgable about proper form and techniques. The retreat was inspiring and a welcome change for me personally.” Jami Funyak
I had an absolutely amazing experience with Melanie Williams when I took her yoga workshop in March. It was a weekend yoga workshop starting Friday night and ending on Sunday at Boulder Hot Springs in MT. This instructor is so incredibly skilled, communicative, generous and absolutely engaging (funny too). The location is wonderful (Boulder Hot Springs), a healing and beautiful place and the combination of Melanie and the hot springs was transformative. That said, I would take a workshop with Melanie anywhere and hope to take another before too long. Her directions were always clear and easy to follow and her approach supportive, encouraging and cathartic. My body and soul felt refreshed, energized and I finished in a truly tranquil and restored state. She offered us other resources (reading material etc.), explained the poses really well and my body felt extraordinary afterwards. She uses a combination of types of yoga including restorative in the evenings which was great, and offered a beautiful meditation in the mornings. I cannot say enough about the high quality of this workshop and instructor. I can’t wait until the next one! Carla Sameth
A truly wonderful experience. Melanie is an incredible instructor. She guides through the poses with patience, explaining the healing benefits for both your body and mind. I would recommend attending her retreats for newcomers as well as experienced yogis. Michalene Zalesny
