Melanie took her first Bikram Hot Yoga class in 2008 and it was love at first sweat! Prior to practicing Bikram Hot Yoga, she was suffering from severe back pain, a fractured coccyx, scoliosis and low blood pressure. In her search for a permanent solution to her health problems, she discovered Bikram Hot Yoga.

Along with the physical improvements came unexpected emotional benefits which helped her in her daily life outside of the hot room. She became more disciplined, focused, calmer and more peaceful. Gone were the days she felt sluggish and tired at work. She felt re-energized and started her day with Bikram Hot Yoga before her regular 12-hour hectic workdays.

Initially, the thought of becoming a Bikram Hot Yoga teacher never crossed her mind. But as her passion for Bikram Hot Yoga grew, she realized she did not want to spend her life caught in the corporate rat race. After 8 months of regular Bikram Hot Yoga practice, she quit her job and attended Teacher Training in Fall 2009.

It never ceases to amaze her that everyone, no matter what age, weight, or experience can benefit from Bikram Hot Yoga and she is overjoyed her parents have begun practicing Bikram Hot Yoga as well!

She enjoys interacting with students from all walks of life. The joy and pride she feels when she witnesses her students' physical and mental transformation is one of the biggest rewards of her job.

Melanie feels that Bikram Hot Yoga is the best thing that has happened in her life and she wishes to spread the life-altering benefits of Bikram Hot Yoga to as many people as possible.