Melissa Barber

Brenda (CoachUp client)

Excellent!

Michael Traub (Testimonial)

Melissa led a morning yoga class at a conference I hosted on Kauai in February 2018. It was raining when the class began so we started indoors. There were a lot more people who showed up first thing in the morning for Melissa’s class than ever had before at previous conferences. Having never done a class with Melissa before, and having practiced yoga for over 40 years, I could tell right away that she was an excellent instructor. She was calm and clear and gave just the right amount of instructions. When it stopped raining, we went out to the beach and finished the class there. Of course that’s the part I enjoyed the most – with my feet in the sand and a gentle breeze blowing the salt air, it was a dream. Melissa circulated through the group and gently gave me one small personal pointer on an asana that made a big difference in my alignment and experience. I remember feeling quite blissful when the class was over. I know I had a big smile on my face. The class really contributed to the spirit of community that is one of the objectives of the conference. Next time I’m in Portland, I will definitely attend any classes Melissa is teaching while I’m there.

Shelly Zebedee (Testimonial)

As an experienced student and teacher of yoga I’m not easy to impress but I think Melissa Barber is someone that stands out in her ability to teach yoga. I have had a yoga class and a one to one with with Melissa Barber. Both were outstanding! Melissa pointed out postural corrections I hadn’t been aware of even after 20 years of practice! She is awesome! Due to her corrections I have become much more aware of my upper body including my muscular development in the ribs and my posture. Positive changes are occurring. My back is becoming straighter, more supple and flexible and more aligned each day as I practise. Melissa is a sensitive teacher who truly understands the meaning of compassion. I think everyone should attend her classes to see what gems they can gather from her! Better yet book a 1-1. You won’t be sorry.

Bobby Waldie (Testimonial)

Melissa is very welcoming and professional. After taking an extensive inventory on my health, she helped me determine some action steps to start taking on my nutrition for the following week. This was nice since they were very doable goals and it didn't completely change my whole diet up but rather worked around it to start. From there we starting developing a new meal plan that fit to my health goals and needs. All in all I really enjoyed my experience working with Melissa, she is very knowledgeable, kind, inclusive and fairly priced.

Adriane Morrison-Taylor (Testimonial)

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. After a few yoga sessions with Melissa, I became more aware of my postures in other Vinyasa and Ashtanga classes, during which I had previously taken a more aggressive or sometimes even uncomfortable approach. With Melissa’s instruction and example I have been able to adjust my approach. I am able to progress in my practice when I come from a foundation of balance, patience and stability rather than a forceful attempt to get to an expected expression of a posture. This has been not only a physical adjustment but also mental. These lessons penetrate more than just my practice on the yoga mat. I find myself craving more postural comfort in every moment of my life, whether I’m sitting at work, walking to the store or eating dinner. I’ve also learned to take a more gentle internal voice with myself. I’ve tried to incorporate more self-patience and gratitude towards myself as a result of my yoga practice and instruction from Melissa. I would absolutely recommend Melissa’s class or private instruction to anyone looking for a well-rounded, rejuvenating yoga experience.