Melany's Yoga Couch

25/09/2020

Take time out to rest and recharge!
We have a lot of work to do in the days/months to come and need to cultivate a routine of self care and compassion. Get grounded and replenish your energy sources ❤️

Time for some self care. It's the end of your week and you might be feeling exhausted, anxious and agitated, but also really excited for the weekend. Use thi...

03/09/2020

03/09/2020

Happy Thursday everyone! Try this 25-minute sequence with some nice leg stretches and strengtheners and some lovely heart openers :)

So you are coming to the end of your work week and though you'd might like to roll up into a little ball, we are going to open up the heart space. We will st...

02/09/2020

Tomorrow I will release the 4th part of my work from home YOGA series - a heart opening gentle flow for Thursday. All you need is 25 minutes, a mat, and some comfy clothes.
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Special thanks to Erdenkind for this lovely Lakshmi tank top. I start sweating quickly 😅 So this light and soft tank is just what I need for even a gentle yoga flow.
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19/05/2020

Join me this Wednesday at 7pm for a grounding Open Easy yoga class! We stream live from the YOGAmoves studio in Hamburg.

Go to the Youtube channel YOGAmoves in Hamburg or find the instructions on the homepage www.yogamoves.de And just pay what you can 💜
The class will be taught in GERMAN 🇩🇪

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And thank you .erdenkind for inviting me to model your sustainable yoga gear. This Surya design is one of my favorites so far 💜

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03/03/2020

Again it's been a while... does the having twins excuse still work. They are going to be 2 years old 🤪

Anyway, I've just released a new yoga video:

Gentle Yoga for your Period

Check it out if you can't decide between sitting on the couch and doing some yoga. We will do some gentle stretching and movement and then enjoy a relaxing savanna in reclined butterfly aka Supta Baddha konasana.

Lots of women experience discomfort during their menstrual cycle in the form of cramps, PMS, back pain, and even headaches, physical tension and mood swings....

17/09/2019

Hey Yogis, I am so happy to finally release a video I've been working on for a while - Yoga Nidra for your Pregnancy. It's about 20 minutes long and great for when your body is saying "no" to an asana practice. Or right before bed.
So, check it out or pass it on.

Practice yoga Nidra, or yogic sleep, during your pregnancy to find a state of deep relaxation. Release some of your worries and anxieties and sleep better. T...

12/07/2019

It's been a while, but thanks to a dear friend (Lin Saj), I am happy to share an event coming up that is sure to be exactly what everybody needs in the middle of summer - a Yin Yoga weekend to SLOW DOWN with Simon Lee. Plus live music 😍

I will be there and I cant wait! If you are interested, check out the yogaraum-hamburg 's workshops page for more details.

“…you create tremendous depth and vastness in the chest through the backbends that the emotional centre accommodates all types of pressures and strains. There is no chance for a person who does backbends to get emotionally depressed or distressed.” BKS Iyengar

05/12/2018

It’s been a while! But his happened during my maternal leave!
Nice 😁🍼🍼🍾🎉🧘🏻‍♂️

16/04/2018

Check out these easy no-bake energy bites and stock your fridge! Yum Yum!

Thanks Mother Rising for the recipe!

Energy bites are the perfect, quick, and healthy snack for the voracious appetite of the pregnant and postpartum mama. Mother Rising's energy bites contain only 6 ingredients, are gluten and dairy free, but best of all, are laden with peanut butter and chocolate. Delicious!

13/04/2018

So interesting - Get your sleep!
I’m stocking up while I still can 😴