Melanie Lora Meltzer

Melanie Lora Meltzer

117 Episodes

Melanie began her practice of yoga 29 years ago as a fluke when it was offered as part of her theatre training. Upon graduating from college, Melanie started working behind the desk at Yoga Works so she could practice every day. 2 years after that Maty Ezraty invited her to take the Teacher Training, which she completed with Maty and Lisa Walford several months later. She immediately began subbing at Yoga Works, and within months had her own classes on the schedule. She taught at Yoga Works until summer of 2011, a month before her first child was born. Since then Melanie has taught online classes for Yoga Works and privately in Los Angeles and San Diego, where she now lives with her husband (who she met in Teacher Training) and their 4 children. Melanie is known for her thoughtful approach to alignment and her creative language. She specializes in teaching beginners and lower intermediate students, as she relishes breaking poses down and taking time to investigate the basics in a safe though challenging way.

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Melanie Lora Meltzer
  • 30 minute Restoratives

    Episode 1

    In this simple sequence of supported poses you will quiet your mind, refresh your spirit and restore your body. Recommended props: 2 blocks, 2 blankets, 1 bolster

  • 30 minute Modifying for Two

    Episode 2

    Pregnant? Don't give up your regular class just yet - find out how to modify your practice for two! Recommended props: 2 blocks, 1 blanket, 1 bolster

  • 15 minute Quick Prenatal Boost

    Episode 3

    This class is great whenever you have a bit of time for a quick pick-me-up that will energize your day.

  • 5 minute Quick Down Dog Tutorial

    Episode 4

    Learn how to do one of the most commonly practiced poses in just 3 minutes

  • 75 minute Studio Class at Home

    Episode 5

    Dive into all aspects of your asana practice with this full-length well rounded class. Recommended props: 2 blocks, 1 blanket, 1 strap

  • Quick Beginners Detox

    Episode 6

    Detoxify and energize your whole system in this short and effective detox yoga sequence.

    Recommended props: 1 block, 1 blanket

  • 20 minute Core Awareness & Strength

    Episode 7

    Build core awareness and strength and notice an increase in vitality, stamina and overall ease in your body.

  • 30 minute Opening Your Creativity

    Episode 8

    Open your heart, get grounded, turn off the chatter and get ready and focused to move forward into creative endeavors. Recommended props: 1 blanket, 1 block

  • 30 minute Stepping It Up - Level 1 to Level 2

    Episode 9

    Build strength and endurance in this class that aims to ease your transition from a level 1 to a level 2 practice. Recommended props: 1 block, 1 strap

  • 30 minute Level 2 Energy Boost

    Episode 10

    Wake up some stagnant energy in this class aimed at getting you moving in case you need a pick me up. Recommended props: 1 blanket, 1 strap

  • 30 minute Regular Daily Practice

    Episode 11

    Integrate this practice into your weekly routine while touching on all the major asanas that will leave you felling ready for your day. Recommended props: 1 strap, 1 block

  • 30 minute Build your Foundation

    Episode 12

    An efficient, all standing poses practice that builds strength and stability as well as flexibility. Recommended props: 2 blocks, 1 strap

  • 10 minute Office Lower Back Relief

    Episode 13

    This short sequence will help alleviate the lower back pain associated with sitting at your desk for too long. Check out the rest of our Office Yoga journey series.

  • 10 minute to Practice, Practice

    Episode 14

    Get on your mat every day no matter how much time you have with this quick practice.

  • 10 minute 2PM Slump

    Episode 15

    These office yoga poses will pick you up and give you a new burst of energy when a nap isn't an option, and you're trying not to go back for another latte. Try another office yoga video in our journey series.

  • 5 minute Hard Core Business

    Episode 16

    Cultivate core strength without leaving your desk in this brief yoga video for the office. Check out the entire Yoga for the Office journey series.

  • 5 minute Computer Blues

    Episode 17

    Sitting at a computer all day can leave you with burning eyes, an achy upper back and sore wrists. Take a moment to alleviate those computer blues with this office yoga sequence.

  • 5 minute Powerful Pause

    Episode 18

    Take a moment to focus on your breath and the deliberate release of tension and stress. Check out another yoga for the Office video as part of our Office Yoga journey series.

  • 60 minute New to 2

    Episode 19

    Ease into the fire of a level 2 practice in this class that takes those poses at a slower pace so you can break them down and understand them fully.

  • 20 minute Focus and Freedom

    Episode 20

    Balance is a dance between focus and letting go. Play with both in this short sequence of balancing poses. Recommended props: 2 blocks, 2 blankets

  • 20 minute Quick Flow in Balance

    Episode 21

    Cultivate balance and the beautiful dance between focus & freedom, and strength & letting go. Have more time?

  • 30 minute Twists & Backbends

    Episode 22

    Warm up the spine with plenty of twists so you can get into dhanurasana, or bow pose, in this advanced beginners class. Recommended props: 2 blocks, 1 blanket, 1 strap

  • 15 minute Office Yoga Stretch

    Episode 23

    Feel the benefits of more energy and better concentration with this sequence of twists, shoulders and leg stretches that you can do in your office. Recommended props: 1 strap, 1 chair

  • 15 minute PM Stress Relief

    Episode 24

    This gentle yoga sequence will help you to relax and unwind at the end of a hectic day. If you don't have blankets, use beach towels. If you don't have a strap, use a belt or bathrobe tie. Recommended props: 2 blocks, 2 blankets, 1 bolster, 1 strap