The Path
A householder is one who has daily responsibilities to family, friends, work, etc and who is also dedicated to a spiritual unfoldment and expression within daily life. A householder is, in many ways, as Christine Valters Paintner says, a “monk in the world.” The Householder’s…
Yoga Classes
CLASS SCHEDULE Currently, I teach weekly classes at the Taylor Family Y in Cary, NC Schedules Varies.- Yoga Basics, Yoga 1-2, and Yoga 2. Please click to view the complete Y schedule. Teaching Style I teach alignment based hatha yoga in a fluid style infused with a…
Meet Melinda
A writer, yoga instructor, artist, nature lover, and wellness enthusiast my passion lies in creating programs that invite you to experience your relationship with the Divine in subtle, ordinary and sublime ways. I find moments of relaxed breathing, powerful physical strength, soulful connection with…
Summer Sabbath
“Sabbath is one of the profound gifts of a generous and abundant divine presence who says that work is good and rest is necessary.” ~ Christine Valters Paintner Every summer, Christine Valters Paintner of Abbey of the Arts (you know the woman, I work…
Presence and Preparation
I have the itch. The longing to be in the mountains at Kanuga, embraced by Rhododendron and hugged by my family. What a gift to have such love in my life. The eight or so weeks before Kanuga are a season of preparation. I…
Seven Days of Grace Part II
Seven years ago I wrote a little piece called Seven Days of Grace. It’s just a little meditation; a little bit of paying attention to seek out moments of Grace. This is Part II. Where do you find Grace in your day? Monday My…
