Melissa Staxfeld

Melissa Staxfeld is an artist, yoga teacher, and transformational health coach. Whether painting, teaching, or coaching, her mission is to empower others to embrace their gifts and feel grounded and confident in all areas of their life. Connecting the mind and body is the first step.

Melissa views yoga as a sacred practice that offers a deep discovery into the self that she is grateful to continually learn and share. Yoga allows Melissa to live fully, authentically, and courageously, and to lead others is truly humbling.

Melissa completed her YTT under Donna Jackson in 2016 at Saraswati’s Yoga Joint in South Norwalk, CT.  Melissa lived in CT teaching art and yoga for almost 5 years before she and her husband moved back to their home state of MA in 2019. Her spiritual practices blossomed in CT and she is excited to continue to practice, teach, and grow alongside her North Shore kula.

Class with Melissa

On the mat, Melissa’s alignment-based vinyasa classes are both soulful, mindful, and will leave you feeling strong, grounded, and connected. You can always expect a thoughtful and creative flow with an emphasis on the breath. Melissa creates space for students to heal, sweat, breathe, and be without judgment. She reminds her students to have fun, and most importantly, to enjoy life.