Author Archives: meelswa

About meelswa

http://SpirituallyFitYoga.com, mom, wife, photographer, happily retired computer geek, 500hr E-RYT Tier 2 Certified Baptiste Yoga Instructor, Certified Yin Yoga Instructor (with Bernie Clark) and Certified YogaFit Kids Instructor. Nature girl, urban hippy, mermaid, indigo child . Reiki 2 practitioner, doTerra Wellness Advocate, Certified AromaTouch practitioner. Transitioned from fast-paced-corporate-computer-geekdom to life in the Pacific Northwest and back again in the Bay Area. Going with the flow, generating ease and calm teaching and practicing yoga and meditation, to balance the unexpected WTF curveballs of life!

11/23 5-6pm Camp Fire Donation Yoga Class – Just Be Yoga Danville, CA

Posted on November 20, 2018

Join me and Caramia Tambornino this Friday November 23rd 5-6pm for a Camp Fire Donation Class Just Be Yoga Danville Book your spot here! Enjoy this special vinyasa class with Caramia Tamborino assisting me with her theta healing and reiki touch. … Continue reading →

Posted in healing, just be yoga danville, meditation, power yoga, special yoga event, spirituality, yoga | Tagged amelia andaleon, baptiste yoga, california wildfires, caramia tamborino, danville california, east bay yoga, fundraiser for california wildfires, just be yoga danville, reiki, theta healing, vinyasa yoga, yin yoga, yoga, yoga donation class | Leave a comment

WEDNESDAY EVENING COMMUNITY MEDITATION & YOGA NIDRA 8:30-9:00pm AT JOYA YOGA SAN RAMON

Posted on October 1, 2018

“Create your seat. Close your eyes and focus on the sound of the opening bells.” That’s how I begin our new Wednesday evening meditation sessions, in a softly lit yoga studio, meditation is signaled by the Tibetan bells, then time … Continue reading →

Posted in Joya Yoga, Joya Yoga San Ramon, meditation, spirituality | Tagged community yoga, danville california, dublin california, east bay, east bay yoga, inspiration, Joya Yoga San Ramon, meditation, san ramon, san ramon california, spirituality, stress management, stress relief, yoga nidra | Leave a comment

SUNDAY YOGA IN THE PARK – SEPT 9TH 9:30AM CIVIC PARK, WALNUT (FREE CLASS HOSTED BY LULULEMON)

Posted on September 1, 2018

Image | Posted on September 1, 2018 | Tagged baptiste yoga, east bay yoga, fitness, free yoga, LULULEMON, LULULEMON WALNUT CREEK, meditation, outdoor yoga, SUNDAY YOGA, SUNDAY YOGA IN THE PARK, vinyasa, walnut creek, yoga, YOGA EVENT | Leave a comment

SPIDER POSE…IS IT A “REAL YOGA” POSE?

Posted on July 12, 2018

Variations of Goddess Pose, utkata konasana, are sometimes called Spider Pose…but, is there a sanskrit name? I don’t know and to me it doesn’t matter. Does it feel good in my body? Does it invite strength, vitality, clarity, calm and … Continue reading →

Posted in inspirational quotes, spirituality, yoga, yoga photography, yoga poses | Tagged acceptance, ankle strength, beliefs, compassion, fitover50, goddess pose, hip opener, hip strength, inspiration, Knee strength, namaste, quote, spider pose, spiritual fitness, spirituality, spiritually fit, tara brach, utkatakonasana, values, vinyasa, wisdom, yin yoga, yoga | Leave a comment

Essential oils for allergy season – natural solutions for your health concerns

Posted on April 19, 2018

The hills are green, the trees and flowers are blooming AND my allergies can make me feel yuk! So ironic for this nature girl who LOVES to be outside yet the misery of allergies can force me inside. Spring has … Continue reading →

Posted in allergy solutions, doterra, essential oils, spirituality | Tagged allergies, alternate nostril breathing, anti-inflammatory diet, basil, certified pure therapeutic grade, doterra, doterra essential oils, essential oils, essential oils for allergy symptoms, essential oils for kids, essential oils for your family, health, healthy eating, kid friendly allergy solutions, lavender, lemon, malaleuca, nadi shodhana, natural solutions, natures pharmacy, peppermint, pranayama, pranayama for allergies, relief from allergy symptoms, runny nose, sneezing, springtime allergies, triease, watery eyes, wellness, whole foods, yoga, yoga for allergies | Leave a comment

Yoga Teaching Schedule This Week

Posted on March 12, 2018

Yoga with me week of March 12, 2018: Tuesday Power Vinyasa Yoga 9:30-10:45am at Joya Yoga San Ramon Tuesday 5:30-6:45pm Vinyasa Flow at The Yoga Fusion in San Ramon, CA Tuesday 7:15-8:30pm Yoga for Beginners at The Yoga Fusion in San Ramon, CA (not my regular … Continue reading →

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New Vinyasa and Yin classes with me at Joya San Ramon!

Posted on February 28, 2018

Joya Yoga San Ramon opens this Thursday March 1st! My classes at Joya San Ramon: Tuesday Power Vinyasa Yoga 9:30-10:45am Wednesday Yin Yoga 7:15-8:00pm Thursday Power Vinyasa Yoga 5:45-6:45pm Joya Yoga Dublin students with unlimited memberships get to practice … Continue reading →

Posted in Joya Yoga, Joya Yoga Dublin, Joya Yoga San Ramon, spirituality, yoga classes in san ramon, yoga in san ramon california, yoga in the east bay, yoga in the san francisco bay area, yoga schedule | Tagged baptiste yoga san ramon, flow yoga san ramon, health and wellness, Joya Yoga, Joya Yoga San Ramon, studio mandala, the yoga company, vinyasa san ramon, yin yoga san ramon, yoga classes san ramon | Leave a comment