Melissa FitzGerald

I am a High School Health and Physical Education teacher as well as a certified Yoga Instructor coach, wife and mom.  My true passion is empowering people of all ages with the life skills of yoga and mindfulness.  As a former high school and division I college athlete, I was fascinated with sports psychology.  I pursed my masters in Education and Sports Science and I implemented the knowledge and skills with my varsity athletes for over 20 years!  Once I retired from coaching I found a new love and passion for yoga!  This is where I began my journey to yoga training...the most challenging and rewarding experience of my life!  I left yoga training in the best shape of my life mentally and physically and ready to share the benefits of the practice with my students and colleagues. I currently teach multiple classes of yoga a day to high school students and staff.  I also teach yoga and mindfulness skills to my colleagues in my school district. I have also made several presentations to district administration, new teachers, high school staff and parents district wide on mindfulness and yoga. This lead me to create a master's level class of mindfulness and yoga that I teach to educators district wide for 3 credit hours.  My next goal is to take the practice of yoga and mindfulness worldwide!  Yoga to me, is the perfect type of exercise because everyone can practice.  It doesn't matter what type of background, skill level, age or gender and the benefits for everyone include:  strength, endurance, posture, stress reduction, flexibility, mindfulness, confidence, balance and more.  I would love the opportunity to share my passion of yoga and enhance people's experience on vacation.  Namaste.