MelissaJill

So many of my clients come to me at times when they are feeling pain or hopelessness. The only reason we feel pain, depression or despair is because we lose sight of the strength, the power, the love and the peace that we have within our own hearts. So often, what we need is another […]

As I’m speaking with my friends and clients, I’m finding that so many people are feeling moments of anxiety during this uncertain time. These thoughts of fear pop up and can sometimes be overbearing! It’s good to remember that worry does not prevent anything. Anxiety does not protect us. We need to be diligent to

Our bodies respond to everything we eat.  What you put into your body will determine how you feel, perform, look and even think!  Your performance is absolutely correlated with the nutrition you provide to yourself.   Your body is the only place you have to live, so why wouldn’t you fuel yourself with the highest

There is so much power and healing in your breath! Full diaphragmatic breathing will cleanse your lungs, bring fresh oxygen to you blood, and nourish every cell in your body.  The beauty in this is that you can breathe deeply anytime and anywhere!As you breathe deeply, slowly and completely, parasympathetic receptors send a message to

Our bodies were made to move. They literally crave movement and if we stop  moving we slowly die.  Simple as that. What type of workouts or exercise do you enjoy?  That would be exactly the best choice for you.  Any and all types of exercise will benefit your body and ultimately your overall health.  Choose

Ahhh… YES Relax!!! Let this be on your checklist of important things to do!  Even if it’s ten minutes to close your eyes and meditate or simply just rest. Spend time in nature as this nourishes the soul! Our mind is constantly going, filled with thousands of thoughts each day, which causes stress. Stress is

What brings you the most joy? What excites you? What are you so passionate about that when you are engaged in it, you are so wrapped up that you lose track of time? For me… I LOVE to travel and meet new people!  I LOVE to meditate in nature at the most exotic and beautiful

In honor of National Yoga Day, I would like to share that some of my most beautiful memories in this lifetime have been made practicing Yoga, teaching to and connecting with truly amazing souls in exotic places around the world, and right here at home! I truly believe I found myself through Yoga, and through

One year ago today, I posted on Facebook and shared that I was about to go sky diving with my son Tom for his birthday. I was freaking out slightly, but the fact that my 19 year old son wanted to share this experience with me was an opportunity that I did not want to

“Today I will do what others won’t, so tomorrow I can do what others can’t.This is a quote that kept me going over the last 18 months while I worked a full time job, taught 8 classes each week AND built my e-commerce business in the pockets of my spare time. It was not easy,