About Me

heart.Centered.yoga

Hi!  My name is Melanie Joiner.  I am a mother of two daughters, work in global health, and am currently based in Chapel Hill, NC.  I'm originally from Northern Virginia but went to high school in Switzerland.  After graduating from the College of William and Mary, VA, I served as a Peace Corps volunteer in Togo, West Africa, and then worked in Bamako, Mali.  I found yoga in graduate school at the University of Denver, CO, almost 20 years ago.  

Originally, I gravitated toward power yoga to complement other sports (cycling and swimming).  Over the years, I have moved towards more mindful, heart-centered yoga focused on releasing tension and unlocking pathways in the mind and body. 

During the pandemic, I became a member of SarahBeth Yoga and committed to a daily practice, even if it was just 20 minutes a day.  In August 2022, I completed my Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT-200) certification through Happy Jack Yoga and in May 2023, I completed my RYT-300 certification to become a RYT-500.  

My daily yoga and meditation practice has been grounding and life-changing for me.  No matter where I am in the world or what is going on in my life, I know that I can always come to my yoga mat and feel at home and at peace.  I hope to share this amazing journey with you!

Namaste!

Melanie

Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT) 500 hour from Happy Jack Yoga and 25 hour Yoga Certificates in:

Ayurveda, Business of Yoga, Boost Your Immune System, Meditation, Prenatal Yoga, Restorative Yoga, Yin Yoga, Yoga for Everyone, Yoga for Mental Health, Yoga for Conflict and Yoga for Spiritual Care.