Merrisa Dolin

In college, I had a roommate who was obsessed with yoga. He literally went 2 times a day, 6 times a week and was in incredible shape. One evening he invited me to join him for a class and from that moment, I was hooked! Having done gymnastics as a kid I loved the acrobatic side of yoga and enjoyed doing handstands and backbends. After a year of practicing consistently I decided I wanted to take things deeper and enrolled in my first teacher training. My relationship with yoga has changed greatly since those early years, and while I still appreciate the physical asana as a way to build strength and flexibility, I have fallen in love with the spiritual and emotional aspects of the practice even more and love guiding others on this journey.

My first teacher trainers, Megan Whitney, Hillary Skibell, Nikki Estrada and Michele Klink, along with my dear yogi friends Brittany Lamb, Fiona O'Neill, Peter Bartesh and William Arrison. 

Joyful and revitalizing. My classes are challenging but I strongly believe that the practice should nourish you, not deplete you. In my classes you are always welcome to modify or amplify your practice to find a flow that works best for you! 

Retreats allow us to step out of our comfort zone as we experience new sights, sounds, and cultures! This allows us to shift our perspective and find new ways of thinking and being. Plus, it's pretty fun to make new friends along the way! 

Playful poses like arm balances, backbends, and inversions! I really enjoy helping others find ways to access these mystical poses that may not have previously been accessible to them.

Ardha Chandrasana, Half Moon Pose! 

Destinations that are tropical and warm like Bali & Mexico, as well as places that offer big adventures and epic hiking - such as Peru & Iceland!