About Us
Our Instructor
Melissa Williams
Melissa has enjoyed expressing herself with movement since she was very young, participating in things like gymnastics, dance, and cheerleading in school. But when she discovered yoga, she knew she had stumbled upon something powerful.
Melissa credits yoga for saving her life. After struggling through some dark years in her 20s, she decided in 2015 that it was time to turn her life around and returned to her mat. In her practice is where she let go of all the hate, embarrassment, and judgment and found inner peace, compassion for herself, and balance.
Melissa’s yoga teaching journey started after she completed her 200 hour training (EmPower Yoga Teacher Training) under Melissa Sebes in November 2016, having her start in Baptiste power yoga. She has also attained certifications in Yin Yoga (Guiding the Quiet Revolution: Yin Yoga Teacher Training) under Richard Gartner, and Chair Yoga (Fundamentals of Teaching Chair) under Sherry Zak Morris. She has been a Yoga Alliance member since November 2016.
Melissa believes that yoga is for every body and any skill level. With benefits so vast in mind, body and spirit, this practice can offer something for everyone. Melissa truly loves what she does and hopes she can share the gift of yoga with anyone willing to try.
Our studio
Down to Earth Studio
Located in the Old School Marketplace in North Lima, Ohio, Down to Earth is actually located in the building where Melissa went to elementary school!
Our studio is small and can accommodate 8-10 students at a time, making for intimate yoga classes.
We offer a tea and coffee station, a crafting table that we’ll eventually use for our crochet classes, and a comfortable seating area.
We also provide our students with all the necessary equipment, including mats, chairs, bolsters, and more.
Contact us.
Want to get in touch? You can reach us at yogaandyarn9@gmail.com or by calling/texting Melissa at 330-610-0753.