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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12:44Episode 115 minute Savasana
Episode 1
Get a deep and complete savasana either at the end of another sequence, or alone simply when you're in need of some deep relaxation.
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15 minute For Teachers - Sequencing Instructions
Episode 2
When you're sequencing a class you want to build poses in a cohesive way, address any safety issues, and know what pose you're preparing their bodies for. Watch another video for aspiring teachers. Recommended props: 2 blocks, 2 blankets, 1 strap
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19:32Episode 320 minute Energizing Detox
Episode 3
This is a centering and energizing detox yoga sequence that will clear you out. Explore the entire Yoga for Detox journey series. Recommended props: 1 block, 1 blanket
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30 minute Greet the Day with Strength & Clarity
Episode 4
Start your morning with a strong and vigorous flow to strengthen the body and clear the mind. Recommended props: 2 blocks, 2 blankets, 1 strap
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38:38Episode 545 minute Simple, Not Easy, But Fast
Episode 5
This is the perfect class if you don't have a lot of time, but want to feel like you've challenged yourself. Recommended props: 2 blocks, 2 blankets, 1 strap
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31:26Episode 630 minute Beginner's Daily Practice
Episode 6
Take a little bit of time every day for this foundational practice aimed at giving you a well rounded flow in a short period of time. Recommended props: 2 blocks, 1 strap
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29:08Episode 730 minute Morning Coffee Class
Episode 7
You may find that this class replaces your morning latte - or at least reduces your dependency on it! Recommended props: 1 strap
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15 minute Upper Body Builder for Beginners
Episode 8
Strengthen your shoulders and upper back in this quick upper body builder designed for those of you who are new to yoga. Recommended props: 1 strap
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09:56Episode 910 minute What To Do Before Headstand
Episode 9
This series of poses will prepare you to come up into headstand, which requires upper body strength and flexibility. Recommended props: 1 strap
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35:01Episode 1030 minute Efficient Hip & Hamstring Flow
Episode 10
Opening your hips and hamstrings takes time, but if you do this well rounded beginner practice regularly it will happen! Recommended props: 2 blocks, 2 blankets, 1 strap
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09:20Episode 1110 minute Meet Headstand
Episode 11
Learn to safely come up into headstand. Recommended props: 1 block, 1 blanket
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11:05Episode 1210 minute Meet Surya A & B
Episode 12
Learn to link sun salute A and B together.
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16:34Episode 1315 minute Meet Forward Bends
Episode 13
Break down and practice three kinds of standing forward bends. Recommended props: 2 blocks
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06:57Episode 145 minute Meet Trikonasana
Episode 14
Learn to correctly practice triangle pose. Recommended props: 2 blocks
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13:30Episode 1515 minute Meet Warrior 2 & Side Angle
Episode 15
Break down and learn to practice warrior 2 and extended side angle pose. Recommended props: 2 blocks
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10:57Episode 1610 minute Meet Surya B
Episode 16
Learn the basics of sun salute B.
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03:34Episode 175 minute Meet Puppy Dog
Episode 17
Learn to correctly practice puppy dog, a modification for downward facing dog.
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06:55Episode 185 minute Meet Warrior 1
Episode 18
Break down and learn to practice warrior 1.
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01:55Episode 19Meet Melanie
Episode 19
Meet Melanie Lora Meltzer, online yoga instructor for YogaWorks
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10:42Episode 2010 minute Beginner Core
Episode 20
Strengthen your core and improve your overall health and wellbeing in just about as much time as it takes to brush your teeth and make your bed.
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18:44Episode 2120 minute AM Stress Relief
Episode 21
Do this sequence first thing in the morning and start your day energized, calm, and centered. Recommended props: 2 blocks, 1 blanket
