What Yoga Means to Me

When I started my yoga practice, I realized how I showed up on the mat, was a reflection of how I showed up for myself in my life. In a world that demands more from us, it can be easy to lose our sense of agency and become rooted in rigidity mentally. Beyond the physical asana practice, yoga can nurture growth and cultivate awareness. I truly believe that the journey of finding the balance of effort, ease, space and stability on the mat, provides a beautiful and secure space to develop mindfulness and evolution off the mat too.

I believe there is power in connecting with the steadiness of our breaths to anchor our minds and bodies into the present moment. I am passionate about creating safe and inclusive spaces where the transformative power of yoga and community can support the healing process. I believe that true transformation happens when we become open to the unknown and allow ourselves to be vulnerable and transcend the limits we place on ourselves. To find the courage to try, fail, fall and try again, knowing the power of growth through self-inquiry and exploration.

I teach a breath and alignment-based practice, using modifications to tailor the class experience for all levels.

Offerings

Yoga Events

A tailored experience designed to fit the unique format of your next event, creating a secure space for mindfulness, self-evolution, and collective transformation. Grounded in breath awareness to support an alignment based class, these practices encourage participants to explore their full potential, embrace vulnerability, and experience embodied growth in any setting, whether a corporate retreat, festival, or community gathering.

Corporate Yoga

Promote well-being and balance by integrating breath awareness and mindful movement into the work day, whether it’s an offsite, or lunchtime zoom class. These practices encourage your team to hold space for self-inquiry and exploration, collective breath and create a supportive environment for growth and transformation.

Private Sessions

Personalized private sessions offer a safe and nurturing space for deeper self-inquiry and exploration, where individuals can move beyond the limits of public studio classes. Rooted in breath awareness and mindfulness, these alignment-based sessions foster transformation by helping individuals embrace vulnerability, challenge their boundaries, and connect to their true, steady self in a more private and accessible setting.

Contact Me

“Collaborating with Merina for a Women in Product yoga session was a wonderful experience. Her calming presence and thoughtful approach, rooted in a deep understanding of the challenges Product Managers face, made the session both grounding and uplifting. I personally found the blend of breathwork and poses to be a perfect balance with invitations of stillness to look inwards during the class. Hearing Merina’s personal journey and how yoga keeps her centered added a meaningful touch. Participants of all levels left feeling relaxed, inspired, and connected to an inclusive, supportive community.”

— Pratibha Shrestha, Communications Chair, Women in Product

Inspiration and Gratitude

Deepest gratitude to all the amazing people who have inspired me along my journey. Special thanks to my teachers Mari Dickey, Jasmina Egeler, Zander Winther, Jayme Burke, Aoife Miniter and YYoga 200h Teacher Training community.