The Biome Project
Yoga Instructor
Melissa carries a Master of Science (MSc) in integrative medicine research and her areas of focus are disease prevention, integrative medicine, and eliminating health disparities. She has worked in health research for over 10 years. She studied yoga at the Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health in Massachusetts and Rishikesh YogPeeth in India and is a 500-hour Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT). Melissa has her nutritional therapy practitioner (NTP) certification from the Nutritional Therapy Association (NTA). She started Sacred Space Yoga Studio in 2012 which evolved into the Biome Project in 2014. Read more
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Gsusa Art
Melissa is incredibly aware of her students and who she is sharing her practice with. She dives within her own depth to present to you her take on Yoga, Asana, Anatomy, Philosophy, and beyond in a humble, presentable way. Feeling her experience in so many areas as well ...
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Jeannie Oliver
Melissa is an incredible teacher! I haven't been to many yoga sessions. I'm more of a cardio person but after attending just ONE session with Melissa I can't wait to go to another. I was so impressed with how she checked in with each person regarding their physical and mental state. Throughout the session, she continued to check in not only verbally but physically. I was grateful that she would let me know when I needed to adjust my form and which movement would help with my physical goal. ...
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Damon B.
I took my first yoga class in two years, with Melissa at the new Root location in NW Portland. She did a great job personalizing the class and helping me work within my body's various limitations. I left smiling and feeling way better mobility wise. Highly recommend her!
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Ace Morrison-Taylor
I’ve appreciated Melissa’s apparent understanding of anatomy and how to flow through postures in a way that optimizes alignment and breath work. Her instruction is consistently eloquent and appropriately focused on the mental and physical integration that make my yoga practice both challenging and rewarding. ...
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Dan K.
I had never done yoga with an instructor before, just random sessions at home, watching a video. When I met Melissa, she talked to me about yoga and good nutrition with such knowledge and passion I knew I had to step it up and start working with a professional. I learned so much from Melissa and she made class fun. ...
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