Melissa Cook

Move. Breath. Connect.

About Melissa

Melissa began seeking the benefits of physical postures in her 200 hr training in 2019 with Semperviva Yoga College, but throughout the training, she learned about the importance of pranayama (breathwork), meditation and the spiritual and energetic aspects of yoga. In 2023 she took her yoga therapy training with Vancouver School of Healing Arts and knew her passion was working with individuals one on one, getting to the root issue, focusing on a somatic and nervous system regulation approach through breath and movement. Melissa’s approach is client led, helping to empower individuals while creating a safe and welcoming atmosphere. Outside of yoga she enjoys spending time in nature, reading the Enneagram, spending time with friends and family and always learning something new.

Credentials:

In 2019 I studied at Semperviva Yoga College where I received 200 hr YTT and 12 hr yoga nidra YTT and I received training in hatha yoga, how to teach group classes, philosophy, pranayama (breathwork) and wisdom from the energetic lense (the chakras). In 2023 I studied at Vancouver School of Healing Arts (VSOHA) and received a diploma in yoga therapy where I received training from numerous teachers, including some training in trauma informed yoga, yin, restorative, chair, prenatal, myofascial release and yoga nidra. With over 800 hrs of training Melissa has had the opportunity to work with various people with different conditions including plantar fasciitis, osteoporosis, generalized anxiety disorder, with the student clinics provided by VSOHA.