Hello,

my name is Mel and I am married with two children. Something I might should mention right from the start is that I am German. Yes, that explains a lot about my spelling and grammar. Of course I could/ should get it checked out by somebody to make it look more professional, but I prefer the approach: What you see is what you get!

I am  not a fitness fanatic, but prefer everything in moderation. I am looking for balance. I am looking for the OPTIMUM. 

"To acquire balance means to achieve that happy medium between the minimum and the maximum that represents your OPTIMUM.

The minimum is the least you can get by with. The maximum is the most you're capable of.

The OPTIMUM is the amount or degree of anything that is most favorable towards the ends you desire."

~ Nido Quein ~

I read, learn, practice and take everything with a pinch of salt. I don't believe everything I read and so should you. If it sounds to good to be true, it probably isn't. The latest miracle in weight loss, the latest workout gadget ... bla, bla. DON'T fall for it!

I hate the sentence: ‘No pain, no gain', always have done but since I have become a yoga instructor I hate it even more. If it hurts, it is WRONG!

I believe in back 2 basics and taking responsibility for your own actions. If I don't eat right, no amount of workout will get me to a healthier me.

My approach is NOT about being a size zero or extreme diets. Move away from the unrealistic celebrity magazines and find a path to a healthier, stronger & fitter you. Find an OPTIMUM for your body, mind & spirit.

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Certified Qualifications:

• Yoga Teacher (British School of Yoga)
• Yoga Instructor (Yoga School Mahadevi Energy ~ Michaela Frentzen-Millhofer/ Germany)
• Core Strength Vinyasa Yoga™ Teacher *

• Fitness Trainer-B-Licence (BSA Academy/Germany)
• Fitness Trainer Cardio (BSA Academy/Germany)
• Health & Exercise Instructor (BSA Academy/Germany)
• Nutrition Counselor B Licence (BSA Academy/Germany)
• Consultant for weight management (BSA Academy/Germany)

• Certificate in Crystal Healing (Kurator/ Germany)
• Usui Reiki Attunements 1 + 2 (Seelenvogel/ Germany)
• Certificate in Indian Head Massage (Yoga School Mahadevi Energy ~ Michaela Frentzen-Millhofer/ Germany)
• Certificate in Tibetan Singing Bowl Massage (Yoga School Mahadevi Energy ~ Michaela Frentzen-Millhofer/ Germany)

Other relevant information:

• First Aid Certificate
• Insurance cover with Therapist Insurance
• Member of the Register of Exercise Professionals REP's

What am I doing now?

• Yoga Rhythm Teacher Training Feb - Oct 2011

* Core Strength Vinyasa Yoga is not to be confused with a yoga practice based on sit-ups … to strengthen your abdominal's. In Sadie's own words:

"Anytime you teach yoga, do yoga, think about yoga, read about yoga, practice yoga, if you're really “doing yoga” in its fullest expression, you should not only be making those yogic actions out, but you should also be drawing them in at the same time, equally as much. And staying connected to the core, which is why we call it “core” yoga in here, “Core Strength Vinyasa.” Connecting to your core, and without losing that inner connection, you move out to the world and create something of integrity in yourself. An expression, if you will."

Sadie created Core Poses, specific movements, postures and sequences that bring the student into more core-generated alignment, improving safety and stability while causing a more efficient total body/mind transformation.

Together, her Principles and Poses simplify how to access, comprehend and use the “core” most efficiently to gain the maximum yoga benefits (calorie burn, strength, flexibility, focus, self-awareness, confidence…) in the least amount of time.

Sadie Nardini ~ Founder of Core Strength Vinyasa Yoga

Believe in yourself …

… And it will give you wings