Melanie Marques

For Mel, Yoga is the bind between the breath and the body, it’s the sweet spot between effort and ease. Over the last ten years, yoga has become both a set of practical tools and a deep spiritual path.

Completing her 200-hour RYT at Jewel City Yoga (Now Arise Yoga Brooklyn), Mel’s classes integrate storytelling, philosophy, humor, and compassion intomindful flows. Mel is passionate about creating a space that welcomes everybody and every body to the mat. A true blue Leo, Mel is a lover of the sun, the beach, and all things outdoors. From 9-5, Mel works for a non-profit that aims to end hunger and poverty.