Cher Meli

Aside from studying & teaching meditation, yoga, Eastern & Mystical Philosophy for over 25 years, the healing arts are in her blood, traced to her grandmother who was a Hawaiian Master "Kahuna". Cher's primary philosophy is that we improve all of our relationships in & with life, through improving our relationship with our SELF. Aside from teaching yoga classes, leading on-line & in-person personal & spiritual development courses and workshops, speaking on podcasts and working on her soon to be published book, "Confessions of a Selfish Bitch". Cher can oftentimes be found hosting bespoke "Indulgent Wellness™" Experiences (Retreats) internationally and teaches weekly meditation & yoga classes at Dandelight Studios in Delray Beach, FL Formal Certifications & Education *White Lotus Foundation, Santa Barbara, 200hr, 2001 *Integral Yoga Therapeutics w Sherri Clampett & Arturo Peale, NYC, 40hr, 2002 *Prana Vinyasa “Trance Dance” w’ Shiva Rea (as a student) Kripalu, 16.5hr, 2007 *Energetic Alignment w’ Twee Merrigan NYC, 20hr, 2007 *Off the Mat Into the World, 5 Day Leadership Training w’ Hala Khouri, Seane Corn & Suzanne Sterling NYC, 2008 *Krishnamacharya Yoga Mandiram/Healing Yoga Foundation Huntington, NY & San Francisco, CA, 500hr, 2007-2010 *Nalanda Institute of Contemplative Science- Boundless Leadership w’ Joe Loizzo, MD, PhD & Elazar Aslan, MBA, PCC 6 month Course, January - July 2021 Teacher Training Faculty: *LifePower Yoga Faculty , May 2017 - January 2020, Lifetime Athletic Yoga Teacher Intensives ( signature programs offered in studio & on-line): *Introduction to The Yoga Sūtras of Patañjali - Chapters 1 & 2 (currently an online course) *Yoga as Relationship: Living Your Yoga as Inspired by the teachings of TKV Desikachar *The Yamas & Niyamas: Yoga as Relationship (currently an online course) *The Art of Sequencing: The Five Classifications & Functions of Asana Additional Signature Offerings (offered to both teachers & students) *Natural Forgiveness: Embracing the Mystery & Grace *Atha- The Art of Presence in the Now *Dark Night Into the Light *Empowered Responsibility: Harness Your Power of Choice *MY Practice - Yoga as Meditation: A Simple Practice that Works *Relationship Realignment: Self-Centered vs Self-Sacrifice *ESM2 (eat. sleep. move. meditate): The Four Pillars for Lasting Wellness *Custom Meditation Prescription (for individuals) Professional Yoga Teaching Experience Studio Classes *Namaste (referral only, private yoga instruction) *The Welcome Mat, Islip *Sonic Yoga, NYC *Drew Patrick Spa, Bay Shore *Kula Yoga Project , NYC *Sangha Yoga, Montauk *Area Movement, Brooklyn *Yoganomics, Medford *Balance Yoga & Healing Arts, Huntington *Fitness Incentive, Babylon *Exhale Mind/Body Spa, NYC *Lifetime Athletic, NYC, Garden City & Syosset *Olive Leaf Wholeness Center , NYC*Bearfoot Yoga, Bay Shore **the above mentioned do not include classes, Intensives & Workshops as a visiting teacher. See below for my signature offerings Additional Teaching Highlights *Organize Promoting and teaching Yoga and Meditation to student body and athletic teams through the Bay Shore School District & Administration *Led daily yoga classes for Teen Summer Soccer Camp at Stanford University, CA *Guest yoga sutra & sequencing teacher for multiple YTT’s *Teacher at Wanderlust Brooklyn *Manduka Ambassador (I have not held this role since the pandemic)