Melanie Como

Pilates & Yoga Coordinator/HR Manager, Instructor CYT 500, Balanced Body Pilates Certified

Melanie began her yoga journey in 2015 and is passionate about yoga and its benefits, both mentally and physically. Encountering stress and anxiety in many aspects of her life, Melanie embraced the opportunity of incorporating yoga into her everyday life.

Finding her way to the “mat” has changed and shaped her life in more ways than she could have imagined, finding strength and power in the variety of practices and challenges that yoga provides! Finding inner peace and serenity in her practice, like a warrior, Melanie embraces bravery as a guiding mantra in her life and makes yoga a priority in her everyday life.  Melanie began yoga training through YogaFit in 2017 and in 2018, Melanie was presented with the amazing opportunity to begin her Pilates training through Balanced Body, blending the beauty of the two practices daily.

Teaching and sharing the joy of yoga and Pilates is a true gift in her life, and Melanie continues her yoga training through YogaFit and is completing her 500-hour certification and has expanded her training to include Warrior/PTSD/trauma training. This comprehensive yoga program helps instructors guide students through healing from PTSD and trauma. Melanie is pursuing additional trauma training, using yoga to help those dealing with trauma, stress and anxiety, exploring the benefits of yoga to develop a sense of peace and control. In addition, Melanie has completed her Pilates Reformer, Mat and various Pilates apparatus trainings through Balanced Body and continues to explore additional training for Pilates.

Melanie draws energy and positive vibes from the amazing souls that share in the Beyond Zen tribe, feeling the light that radiates in each person who walks in the door and desires each student to find themselves and embrace the beauty of who they are, loving themselves EXACTLY where they are at this moment, knowing they are wholly loved and finding the joy in the journey. Experiencing yoga and Pilates in a safe, nonjudgmental environment and leaving feeling empowered, relaxed and ready to return soon.