Melinda Souders

Walking into a yoga studio can be very intimidating. It is important to me that I work to create a yoga community, where people can connect and feel supported. Providing options/modifications for students, encouraging the use of props, and helping adults and kids feel their very best is very important to me. One of my favorite yoga programs was a kids camp that I created called Camp Confidence. The focus was for kids to have fun and learn more about how breathing helps calm the mind, body, and spirit. We learned a lot of new yoga poses, talked a lot about what it means to be a good friend, and created vision boards. I also offer each year a class where I dress up as an elf. This yoga class helps kids loosen up and have some fun while learning some yoga and meditation techniques. I live my yoga by practicing every day. I take as much time as needed to design my classes and when I teach class, I have practiced all the materials until I understand the benefits and can teach to the best of my ability. I take the yoga I practice on the mat out into the world and strive to help the world.