On The Mat With MLG

On The Mat With MLG Melissa Gibson 🪷 RYT 300 🧘🏻‍♀️ Finding balance, strength, and peace on the mat and in life 🤸🏻‍♀️

*** Now booking small group and private classes at my home studio in St. Leonard. Send a DM or leave a comment below for...
12/24/2025

*** Now booking small group and private classes at my home studio in St. Leonard. Send a DM or leave a comment below for scheduling! ***

Sending a HUGE thank you to some of my regulars and now friends that came out last night for my very first vinyasa class at home. Faith, Melissa, Sheri, Jordan, Christina…you were amazing! 🧘🏻‍♀️💪🏼🤸🏻‍♀️

First time getting crow was like 💃🏻💃🏻💃🏻! And let’s not forget my first full moon…grabbed my back leg and floated my hand...
12/16/2025

First time getting crow was like 💃🏻💃🏻💃🏻! And let’s not forget my first full moon…grabbed my back leg and floated my hand to my chest. You would have thought I won the lottery! Dancer is a winner every time. Bound lizard, king pigeon (I’m almost there), and when I get side crow on the left side, there will be a celebration!! lol

The point is, this list can go on forever and we can keep chasing the next hardest pose, adding a bind, stretching farther, holding longer. You get the point.

But is yoga about the pose or did we lose sight of the process? The grounding. The breathing. The mindfulness. The yamas and niyamas. The 8 limbs of yoga. Yes, the poses are cool. And it is something to celebrate. But don’t lose sight of your real goals along the way…

Join us at Baia for the next vinyasa yoga and mimosas class! 🧘🏻‍♀️🥂🧘🏻‍♀️🗓️ December 27th⏰ 8:45 - 9:45📍Baia Italian Coast...
12/15/2025

Join us at Baia for the next vinyasa yoga and mimosas class! 🧘🏻‍♀️🥂🧘🏻‍♀️

🗓️ December 27th
⏰ 8:45 - 9:45
📍Baia Italian Coastal Kitchen’s Tuscany Room

Spots are limited to 20. Bring a friend, make a day of it, and enjoy brunch at 10:00. See you there!

Link in events to register! 🎟️

Who’s with me?!     ⬇️ Tag who needs a gentle suggestion below. I have great yoga mat recommendations to pass along! You...
12/14/2025

Who’s with me?!



⬇️ Tag who needs a gentle suggestion below. I have great yoga mat recommendations to pass along! You’re welcome! 🧑🏻‍🎄

What an amazing holiday yoga class followed by mimosas and brunch yesterday at Baia! The energy in the room was contagio...
12/07/2025

What an amazing holiday yoga class followed by mimosas and brunch yesterday at Baia! The energy in the room was contagious, with everyone challenging themselves to try new poses, some impromptu dancing and laughter, and the entire room cheering for a yogi holding crow for the first time!

We set intentions at the start of class, with a focus on not waiting to begin our New Year’s resolutions. Waiting for January to set resolutions often fails because it creates pressure and procrastination. Starting now builds real momentum, allows for planning, and creates sustainable habits, making today the best time to begin any resolution.

We also worked on the pranayama technique of box breathing, where you inhale for 4, hold for 4, exhale for 4, and hold for 4, forming a “box” with your breath. This helps to calm the nervous system, reduce stress, lower the heart rate, and improve focus. It activates the parasympathetic nervous system to counteract the body’s stress response, making it a tool for managing anxiety and stress anywhere, especially useful during the holiday season.

Thanks to all that attended! 🧑🏻‍🎄

How is it December already?? Don’t wait until 2026 to reset. Start today. Start right now.
12/03/2025

How is it December already?? Don’t wait until 2026 to reset. Start today. Start right now.

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