I heard that yoga could be helpful for me

But every time I try a class, I end up frustrated because I can’t do it or in pain for loads of days after

And if I see another class called “lazy” or “beginner” or “easy” that I can’t even do on a good day, I will throw it all in...

I trained to become a yoga teacher to create truly accessible yoga tools

Hi, I’m Melissa!

I make adaptable, accessible yoga.

At the beginning of my journey, I had a private yoga teacher help me create a yoga sequence that suited my body. I never rocked up to studios for a 60- or 90-minute classes and had to just child’s pose my way through it (but loads of you have told me it's happened to you).

But after years of practice, I started to want more, but every time I found a class that was “for beginners” or “for when you’re in pain” – they were not appropriate for me. I was also recommending readers of my blog try yoga because of how much it helped me. But I had nothing suitable to recommend for them.

So, I trained to become a yoga teacher so I could create adaptable, accessible yoga specifically for us.

We need different options (bed, chair, floor), varying class lengths, sometimes we just need an efficient nap (Yoga Nidra).

I have you covered.

The side benefits of the right yoga for us is nothing to turn our noses up at either. Good yoga can help:

• calm the autonomic nervous system
• improve sleep
• reduce fatigue
• reduce pain
• increase physical capacity
• decrease myofascial pain
• lessen anxiety
• reduce depression
• induce relaxation
• bring a mindfulness of movement
• help with awareness of proper alignment

And more

I LOVE knowing that I can induce deep rest, alleviate muscle tension, gently release my neck (a 24/7 issue to manage) MYSELF. It is profoundly satisfying to have tools, know when I need them and be free to use them almost anytime, anywhere.

Absolutely no risk and no long-term commitment. Cancel at anytime.

“I like being able to go at my own pace. Each video is very well explained so I am able to follow easily. I especially like that you included bedtime yoga.” – Shelly

"I love yoga with Melissa Reynolds it has helped me feel more relaxed, less cramping, less pain." - Danny from Health-Hats.com

“I used the chair yoga on a day where my pain was extremely high. I had already decided that my day was canceled. Going out was not gonna be possible but i did the series and about 10 mins after i noticed i felt more alert and less pain . Before i knew it i was dressed in the car and driving to my sister’s house. I ended up spending the evening there and then going to the grocery store after that. I would have never imagined being able to do a program and have such immediate results.” #fibroflash @fibroflash

"For the first time I'm in a yoga class that I feel like I'm actually going to get it...I really can do this and I love how it feels." -Meshea from mesheacrysup.com

"You have made it possible for people with multiple issues to be able to get benefits of yoga without the stress and pain." - Mimi Diz

The only thing I ask you to do is to commit to practicing. Even for just 10 minutes a day.

I have designed this to be as easy as possible for you to navigate. Each month you will receive access to a new module with a gentle movement class, restorative (restful) class, meditation and a breathing and/or self-care printable/practice. On your first scheduled practice day (that you have committed to) choose one of the new practices to try. It's nice to get through all of the new practices over the month so that you can see what suits your body and what your favourites are. This way you will know what to come back to.

In my opinion, the most important practices are the Yoga Nidra guided meditations. If you do nothing else for the next 3,6 or 12 months, let it be a consistent Yoga Nidra practice. It will help you gain profound rest in the moment and help to balance your central nervous system. Something that is good for everyone living in this hectic world. But especially for people with chronic pain and fatigue.

In addition to the yoga, you will start tracking your symptoms, create a symptom management plan, flare plans, learn about pacing and more.

What would you pay to improve your sleep, even a little? To experience true relaxation, for even a moment? To create a toolkit of things you can do for yourself whenever you need?

To be able to enjoy movement again and avoid flares when doing it?

Priceless? Me too! So take advantage and join us now!

How does this program work?

Each month you will be on a guided journey. You will receive a container with four classes:

• Gentle movement
• Restorative class
• Meditation
• Breathing or other self-care practice

All designed to help you breathe, stretch and rest well.

Each month you retain access to the previous containers, building a library of options.

In addition to this, you will start tracking your symptoms, create a symptom management plan, flare plans, learn about pacing and more. These are in easy to understand booklets with worksheets and templates to guide you.

You will also receive access to our exclusive members’ group. At the beginning of each month we practice together. You can ask me questions and I respond either by comment or video (depending on what is needed). And I share extra information and resources. You also get a front row look at every single resource I create.

PLUS you get bonus access to:

The Foundations of Yoga for Chronic Pain and Fatigue course

The Working with Chronic Pain and Fatigue Series

The Pelvis and Pregnancy Friendly Series

The Bed Yoga Toolkit

The Seated Yoga Series

The Self-Care Challenge

Valued at over $257

You can dig into these at any time in your term as a member.

This is a hybridized program designed to meet you where you are.

Just want the yoga? No problem.

Want extra support in the group? Join in.

Need the workbooklets to create your symptom management plans? You can access it anytime from month two.

Level up or down as you like each month.

What if I want more personalized support?

Members may purchase additional one-off sessions or packages of private yoga. This can be helpful to get your habit sorted, create personalized classes or keep the accountability of appointments for your yoga.

A little bit about Melissa

I have been sharing my journey as a chronic challenge fighter, mama and busy woman for several years on the blog Melissa vs Fibromyalgia.

Now I:

• Have reduced my pain levels by half
• Dramatically reduced my fatigue levels
• Sleep a lot better
• Have four healthy children (all under eight years old
• Experience less brain fog, less anxiety, less digestive symptoms
• Have a small business
• Am thankful every single day

I did it the hard way. Now you can do it the easier way. There are no magic buttons, no cures and no easy fixes. But there is the research and learning of those who have gone before. Yoga and meditation are two prominent parts of my whole of life wellness plan. I have been practicing and reaping the benefits of yoga and meditation for years. It is a dream to share this with you.

My blog, Melissa vs Fibromyalgia is featured as one of Healthline’s Top 19 Fibromyalgia Blogs of 2019. My YouTube channel was also included in Feedspot’s Top 15 Fibromyalgia YouTube Channels list. I have written two books: Melissa vs Fibromyalgia: My Journey Fighting Chronic Pain, Fatigue and Insomnia and Pregnancy and Fibromyalgia. I facilitate two Facebook groups: Yoga for Fibromyalgia and Pregnancy and Parenting with Chronic Pain, Chronic Fatigue, Fibromyalgia. In addition I have created a free micro course and the Fibromyalgia Framework Workbook.

This is my dream - sharing yoga with you - is a dream come true!

note - this program is not meant to diagnose or treat you. That is between you and your medical team. My work is meant to equip you to take control of your journey so that you reach your definition of thriving as fast as possible.

Let's be clear here

I don't offer magical fixes. You have to commit to a continual practice, the benefits yoga has to offer are fantastic (and research-backed and experienced by me and many others) and you can feel great after class and experience some immediate benefits -but my biggest benefits came after several years of continual practice. And I do a lot of whole of life things to be as well as possible. You will read all about that on my blog, in my Facebook groups and on my YouTube videos. I am an open book here. Improving your symptoms takes time, effort, lots of different things and support.