Today we’d like to introduce you to Lisa Mello
Hi Lisa, thanks for joining us today. We’d love for you to start by introducing yourself.
My yoga journey began when I started to listen to what my body needed. I was walking on the cold streets of NYC and saw a sign for “Hot Yoga”. I couldn’t wait to take a class and get warm. What I did not realize was that I was also listening to my soul and its need for warmth, strength, courage, and peace. I continued my yoga journey in sunny San Diego and found my body and mind feeling healthier after every class. I have always struggled with stress and anxiety. When I was taking class, leaving class, and looking forward to the next class, I was able to put my anxiety and stress at a safe distance. I dove head first into yoga teacher training.
At the time I was using my Masters in Education to teach at a Montessori School but I knew that would be changing soon. I knew I wanted to support people on a healing path through yoga and I needed to learn more. I continued with trainings in Therapeutic Yoga, Prenatal Yoga, Kids Yoga, Breath Work and more. I began to teach Yoga full time. I taught anywhere they would let me teach. I was able to find a job managing a yoga studio for a corporation and began to lose passion. As a mother of two young boys at this time I knew that I had to be living for our community. I strive to incorporate the perfect balance between strength and surrender in each of my classes because these are two essential attributes everybody and every body needs. That is why Mello Yoga offers class to all ages. I was able to start and continue Mello Yoga with an out pouring of support from family, Friends, and Neighbors, and My soul continues to feel the warmth that brought me into that first class.
Can you talk to us a bit about the challenges and lessons you’ve learned along the way. Looking back would you say it’s been easy or smooth in retrospect?
Owning a yoga studio can be incredibly rewarding, but it’s definitely not always a smooth road. Running a business, especially a yoga studio, requires constant learning and adaptation. The global pandemic presented unprecedented challenges. Many studios struggled to survive, and those that did had to be incredibly resilient and adaptable. One of the most fulfilling aspects is creating a space for community. You get to witness firsthand the positive impact yoga has on people’s lives.
Appreciate you sharing that. What should we know about Mello Yoga?
Mello Yoga is a family owned yoga studio that offers classes for all ages. We are tied into the surrounding community and we offer Family yoga, as well as a variety of vinyasa style classes. We encourage youth to take our classes and have had 12 year old yogis regularly attend class. Our goal is to make yoga accessible to everyone.
What are your plans for the future?
Looking ahead, my plans for the yoga studio are centered on deepening our community impact and expanding our reach in a thoughtful, sustainable way. Ultimately, I’m looking forward to cultivating a space where people can continue to find connection, healing, and personal growth through yoga. We want to remain a beacon of wellness and community, and continue to evolve with the needs of our students.
Pricing:
- $59 Intro. offer (one month of unlimited yoga)
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.melloyoga.org
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melloyoga/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/melloyogaca/
Image Credits
Van Hatten Photography
Tiny Elephants Photography
