Melissa Gombola

Instructor

Spirit of the Lake Yoga & Wellness Center

Inspired by her personal yoga practice, Melissa is dedicated to helping others cultivate confidence and discover their own beauty and strength—both on and off the mat. She offers mindfulness-based classes that encourage awareness of body, mind, and spirit through intelligent, playful sequencing that leaves students feeling strong, grounded, and at ease in their bodies. Melissa is honored to hold space for each student’s unique journey and is passionate about sharing the joy and transformative benefits of yoga with others.Melissa is a Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT 200) with Yoga Alliance & trained with Inner Fire Yoga Studio in Madison, Wisconsin. She is certified as a Karma Kids Yoga Instructor. She holds a Masters Degree in Elementary Education. Melissa taught for eight years as a classroom teacher in Chicago, Philadelphia & Rochester. Melissa taught for five years with the little om BIG OM team in Madison. She teaches vinyasa & power flow yoga classes in the Twin Cities area. When off of the mat, you can find Melissa seeking out travel adventures, reading good books, drinking wine & hanging out with family & friends, and exploring the beautiful local trails with her husband & three young children.