02/07/2026
🏙 Last week, we took a trip to Chicago, and while looking up yoga studios in the area, I came across Grateful Yoga of Evanston. I ended up taking a Melt Method class taught by Lori Smith, a registered nurse whose determination to heal her own foot pain transitioned into a passion for helping others. 👣 With eight years of experience, it was so healing to not only receive her guidance firsthand, but also to see how much it positively impacted others in the class.
💙 The foundation of the MELT Method centers around reconnecting with the body by addressing the connective tissue and nervous system. 🌀 Using gentle techniques and soft props, the practice supports joint stability, releases long held tension, and helps the body shift out of stress and into a more relaxed, balanced state. ⚖
🌱 This experience was a reminder of how powerful it can be to step outside of familiar practices and try something new. Growth often comes from staying curious and open to new methods, and the more we explore different ways of moving and caring for our bodies, the more tools we gain to support long term ease and resilience. 🫶 And who knows, these kinds of practices may slowly weave their way into our own studio in the years to come.
