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Sing Song Yoga® Teacher Introduction

We would like to introduce Sing Song Yoga® Teacher, Mellissa Zoerhof, BSEd, MA, SSYT, K-8 Educator, 200hr TKYM!

Mellissa is one of those people who makes the world a better place simply by being who she is. She works to continually teach on the leading edge, always going that extra mile to most powerfully engage and reach her students. She provides a purposefully positive learning environment within which her students feel supported to take positive risks to move beyond where they’ve been before, physically, emotionally and socially.

Mellissa is an educator, an innovator and a leader, who has an uncanny ability to connect with kids and adults alike. If you ever get the chance to connect with Mellissa in any capacity, I highly recommend you do so! You can learn more about her current programming or connect with her here.

We asked Mellissa a few questions about becoming a SSYT and below are her heart-felt answers!

Why did you want to be a Sing Song Yoga® Teacher?

From the first time I learned about this program, I was in love. The movement, learning, singing, collaboration between participants and the heart of yoga all wrapped into one. Having the ability to inspire confidence, strength, balance, flexibility for kids both on and off of  the mat was so moving.

What do you look forward to doing with your teaching?

I look forward to bringing yoga to kids who have been looking for something that they can connect with, something that builds their spirits, grows their confidence and also their perspective. I adore watching people step out of their comfort zones, try something new and show themselves how brave and strong they are! I look forward to bringing Sing Song Yoga to community groups in my area as well. And as a Spanish speaker, the ability to partner with groups en Espanol is something I so look forward to!

What other degrees or certifications do you hold?

I have a Bachelors in English and a Masters in Elementary Education. I am also 200 hr Yoga Certified in addition to being certified as a Sing Song Yoga® Teacher.

What other classes do you offer in the community?

My goal is to inspire confidence, growth mindset and courage in every class I teach. From motor Movement with little ones, to bilingual Move! Play! Learn! (a literacy-based movement class), and Teen Yoga – which focuses on leadership and confidence building… each class is aimed to help others feel positively impacted so that they then go and positively impact elsewhere.

Tell us about your family, hobbies, loves, passion, etc.

I have two wonderfully energetic kids, Macie and Reid, who have grown up on Sing Song Yoga. They are my favorite teacher’s assistants. My hubby Chris is a builder who has been on this yoga journey with me from day one and is my biggest cheerleader.

I love whole-health… continuous work on maintaining and sustaining a healthy mind, body and soul. Exercise, journal writing, reading and constant learning are things that fill me with peace, joy and wonder!

Thank you Mellissa for joining us in making the world a better place one young yogi at a time!

If you’re interested in learning more about becoming a Sing Song Yoga Teacher, contact us. We loved to chat with you!

This entry was posted on Monday, November 18th, 2019.
Posted in Sing Song Yoga, Sing Song Yoga Teacher Training.
Tagged: children yoga, kids yoga, kids yoga teacher training, sing song yoga, SSYT, teacher training, yoga, yoga for children, yoga for kids, yoga teacher, yoga teacher training