Melanie has been a student of yoga for over 10 years, and has been sharing her joy of teaching since 2011. Gentle and compassionate, she creates a safe space within which her students can discover themselves while encouraging them to explore their infinite potential. Teaching from a place of experience having had faced the physical challenges of scoliosis since her teenage years, Melanie encourages her students to be accepting and understanding of where they are in their bodies, and to embark on a journey of growth with an open heart. Melanie is a registered teacher with Yoga Alliance and holds certifications in vinyasa yoga, prenatal yoga and postnatal recovery, and advanced hatha yoga. In addition to volunteering for the AYC, Melanie teaches privately around Hong Kong (see her website) and is mother to her 4-month old son.