I'm inspired by the practice of yoga, and the great privilege of witnessing you move and feel better. Sharing movement as an invaluable tool for physical and emotional freedom for people of all abilities and inclinations has been Melissa Montilla's life work and passion. She has been the owner and director of Sanctuary Yoga in Gainesville, FL since 2003, and began practicing yoga in 1990 with the beautifully talented Elaine Grey.
Melissa has enjoyed the privilege of working with many wonderful teachers in the states and India. Practicing Ashtanga yoga for many years opened her up to the possibilities of yoga as a process for health and wellness.
Melissa has enjoyed the privilege of working with many wonderful teachers in the states and India. Practicing Ashtanga yoga for many years opened her up to the possibilities of yoga as a process for health and wellness.
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Teacher Training
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Sanctuary Yoga is a Yoga Alliance accredited school offering a 200 hour foundational yoga teacher training and a 300 hour advanced yoga teacher training in addition to offering continuing education for yoga teachers and other movement and body work professionals. We strive to teach and connect with the body, mind, and heart of people across race, gender, age, religion, identity, and experience.
200hr Teacher Training
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With great love and respect, Sanctuary Yoga Teacher Training offers a modern and holistic approach to the teaching and practice of yoga. This program is accredited by Yoga Alliance Standards. Upon graduation, certification qualifies each participant to register as an RYT 200 with Yoga Alliance. Small training groups allow for a stronger connection, and allow you to flourish by creating space and time for you to build your practice.
300hr Advanced Teacher Training
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Teaching Yoga requires competency, compassion, and a persistent desire for knowledge and practice in order to facilitate the experience of yoga for the human body, heart, and mind. The Sanctuary Yoga Advanced Teacher Training is based in that understanding and is designed to cultivate each participant's teaching practice as well as support and expand their personal experience.
On Demand Classes
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There is nothing weak about the human body, but we could all work on becoming more integrated. I've long banned the word, weakness, ' from my teaching, because your body is inherently strong. There is nothing weak about your tissues! Sometimes they need to be reminded of how amazing they are. I often refer to the "core" as being everything from the ankles to the armpits!
Private Sessions
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Yoga Therapy is an approach that considers the vital connection of mind, body, and spirit to heal the whole person. Our bodies are composed of a connected series of systems that are completely integrated and responsive to each other. Melissa Montilla uses an array of movement, healing, and yoga techniques to create and maintain a foundation for optimal health customized for each client based on the understanding of that integration.
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