Michael Melrose

I found yoga after finishing my competitive swimming career at the University of Minnesota, culminating in an invitation to try-out for the 2000 US Olympic Team. I was looking for something new and was drwan to the physical challenge of the postures and the mental challenge of checking-out of normal life and bringing all of my intention and awareness to my mat. In 2011, I wanted to share my love for yoga and began teaching in the YMCA of Minneapolis.

I am passionate about the role music can play in a yoga class. My goal is to provide my students with a fun, safe, accessible yoga experience and I encourage my students to stay in the present moment, "yoga is now!"

I currently teach three different levels of Vinyasa yoga (beginners to advanced) and teach between 4 and 6 classes a week. My day job is in Finance for Target Corporation.