“MYOGA is wonderful and Melissa is a fantastic teacher. MYOGA has made such a huge difference to my connection with my yoga practice–it’s deepened an interest into something essential.”
Liz Willoughby-Martin
“Slow yoga helps me to keep my yoga practice going even when my health does not allow me to attend other classes. I feel myself relax as I approach the door.”
Kristin Downey
“Wonderful teacher and space. Everyone is helped to feel a valued part of the learning group whilst also being accepted for who they are and where their yoga practice is at. A combination of inner reflectiveness plus fun – a unique combination.”
Lee Wilkinson
“MYOGA has taught me to love my body. The changing seasonal practises mean you focus intimately on a particular area of your body, discovering every quirk and beautiful imperfection! MYOGA is a non competitive, safe space to learn and grow.”
Laura
“MYOGA has transformed me spiritually, fed my soul, and provided me with peaceful head space to just be. It’s amazing how good life is when you are given the right tools, and the right support, to connect to the greater world of goodness. Thank you Melissa!”
Anonymous
“Since I started with slow yoga at MYOGA 4 months ago, the benefits of the breathing, stretching and relaxation have been substantially noticeable. Before I stumbled upon MYOGA (and very bravely went to a class on my own, having never been to a yoga studio before!), I was paying for fortnightly massages and other treatments for my ongoing neck and shoulder stiffness issues. This has been transformed by MYOGA and I really look forward to the sessions. I highly recommend it to all and with such a choice of class times, its easy to schedule into your week. The benefits can not be underestimated and the studio is such a welcoming lovely environment.”
Rose
“With a recent illness, establishing my yoga practice has been fantastic for restoring my wellbeing and strength. The three-child tummy is toning up and I feel amazing.”
Danusia Wypych
“MYOGA helps me slow down and re-ground myself. Melissa is a great teacher who helps students to work at their own pace and be nonjudgmental about themselves and their yoga journey. All the yoga moves seem well balanced with counter poses and she is very careful to check that students are practicing in a safe and supportive way, without being intrusive of their personal space. Students attending classes always comment they feel transformed mentally as well as physically.”
Anonymous
“I have found Slow yoga classes to be just what my body needs and likes. The classes are restorative and quietening and yet surprisingly physically intense. I also feel great benefit from being supported by Melissa’s deep understanding of the postures and the practice.”
Linda Waters
“I love the Monday night class – its a lovely way to start my week. I am pleased that our class isn’t an aerobic form of yoga, which many classes are. I am a firm believer in the benefits of yoga. If you don’t use it you lose it!”
Sue Cootes
“It has been an amazing personal transformation for me.”
Anonymous
“I’ve only taken one yoga class with Melissa, but have take over 100 in my life. The following day, my body (in particular, my left shoulder that I often have issues with) felt like it had received a deep massage. There are so many different styles of not only yoga, but styles of teachers as well, and Melissa had a wonderful balance of knowledge, instruction and humor. The Powa space is beautiful and flowing with good energy.”
Beverly
“I can highly recommend Melissa Billington’s yoga class, which offers something quite special and unique in my experience. I enjoyed her style of teaching, which for me was very much in tune with the paradigm of body, mind and spirit which is the main reason I have sought out Yoga as a practice that I am interested in. Thank you Melissa!”
Bishan Rajapakse
“I wanted to drop you a line to thank you for sharing your yoga wisdom with me over the last few years! I really enjoyed my time on the mat with you and company. Looking back, each session has culminated in a golden rich experience, where I was (with your guidance) able to deepen my understanding of yoga to experience the energetic shift that it can hold (or release…). It really has been amazing. I think you blend the physical asana practice and the spiritual aspects of yoga really well. There is a good balance. And the seasonal cycle provides structure and flow to the year.”
Clowance Nolan
“For me, Powa Centre is a calming sanctuary in a handy inner city location. Melissa’s teaching style really focuses on the integrity of each pose – allowing me to continuously check in that my balance, strength and stretch are coming from the right places – eventually building up a great flow and awesome satisfaction. Beginners, advanced, maybe complementing other practices… MYOGA is gold.”
Bonnie
“Melissa is an accomplished, dedicated and outstanding yoga teacher – her depth of experience and breadth of understanding of the practice of yoga is impressive. I have been attending her yoga classes regularly for over two years and have gained strength, flexibility and deeper understanding of my body. I wholeheartedly endorse her MYOGA practice.”
Mary Hancock, Executive Coach, www.genratec.com
“I have really enjoyed my MYOGA experience. As a personal trainer, I spend alot of time working ‘out’, expending energy. But I also think its important to work ‘in’ to replenish, repair, and rebalance yourself. That’s where yoga is important. MYOGA provides a calming and inclusive environment. The classes are excellent and I feel I can work at my own pace, with no pressure.”
Raewyn Ng, Personal Trainer, CHEK Institute Exercise Coach
“Melissa has a profound knowledge of the mind/body/spirit and she effortlessly, almost magically, conveys this ‘knowing’ in her teaching. The spell she casts, in her yoga classes, takes you into deeper and deeper levels of awareness – of your body, your mind and your place in the universe. These are not ‘exercise’ classes, they are holistic meditation sessions. The outcome is that a greater congruence flows through the body/mind. You arrive at a place of renewed strength, flexibility, mental control and emotional tranquility.”
Linda George, Enlighten Up.
Melissa
fun’s lover
bright sun
clean breath,
pure depth
lean stretch
hearty laugh
wild dance
restore the soul
break the strain
makes the gain
worth the pain
Adam Jordan
“Melissa lives and breathes the way she teaches. In utmost integrity you are safely guided to learn asanas, pranayama, chanting and relaxation techniques. In Melissa’s MYOGA classes you have the opportunity to truly re-discover yourself in a holistic way! Allow Melissa’s love and passion for life to take you over–be ready and open to change…”
J.Otto, Remedial Massage Therapist, www.beingone.co.nz
