Melissa Callender

Melissa Callender is a certified 200-Hour yoga instructor and manager at the Crown Heights location.

Born and raised in New York City, she began her professional career in the design world working as an interior designer and project manager. She began practicing yoga about 10 years ago, it quickly becoming a tool for navigating through life’s challenges and fostering a new sense of community. She is passionate about working in the pregnant, postpartum, children, or trauma informed community. She values authenticity in her classes; in the music she plays and all it can inspire, in the lighthearted jokes and kind words, and in the way that she holds and facilitates the space. She hopes students leave feeling more appreciation for their bodies, supported and in community, comfort throughout the transitions of life, and the joy of their practice. 

Outside of yoga, Melissa is still very passionate about creating art and producing designs. She also spends a lot of time practicing meditation, playing with her young daughter, taking long walks in the park with her dog, and trying different foods throughout the city.