"Today, I decided to be my own best friend."
I am a teacher, a trainer, a warrior, a survivor, and my own best friend. I began my studies in Mysore, India and continued my training in Mindfulness, Zen practice, Buddhist studies, Koan practice, and clergy studies with Five Mountain Zen Order under Ven. Sunyananda and Ven. Charama Bhavika. As an ordained monk, I pursued my journey as a Dharma teacher. I began formal mentoring with Josh Korda (Dharmapunx, NYC), gaining a deeper understanding of his teachings of neuroscience and Buddhist psychology.  

As an accredited IMT (International Mindfulness Teacher) and Affiliated Mindful Awareness Practices (MAPs) Teacher, UCLA Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior, MARC,  I take a secular approach to sharing the Mindfulness-Based practices both within the public health intervention communities, individual coaching, university lectures, meditation teacher training and corporate training programs to help clients solve their most difficult problems. I offer encouragement through structured and skillful dialogues, meditation, mindfulness and breathing techniques to help empower clients to better understand their challenges and implement pragmatic plans to address them.

​I am an Affiliated Mindful Awareness Practices (MAPs) Teacher, UCLA Semel Institute Mindful Awareness Research Center, IMT® E-RYT® 500 / YACEP®, Founder and Founding Director of Finding Stillness Through Self-Social Regulation Techniques, MTT 100hr® Meditation, Mindfulness and Breath Work Teacher Training Program and the RYS® 300hr Advanced Studies Program. 

Weekly Sunday Meditation Class
2019
Buddhamouse Emporium, Claremont, Ca 

Weekly Sunday Sitting
Mindfulness, Meditation, & Breath Work

Melanie is very excited to relaunch the Weekly Sunday Sitting. She has been teaching this class since 2012 and is honored to announce we have found a new home for the sitting, Buddhamouse Emporium, Claremont, Ca. 

Class is based on joining together to discuss topics relevant to our self and social well being. Relational Mindfulness, Meditation Practices, Breathing Techniques, and Emotional Intelligence are taught in order to gain self-awareness and resilience in times of emotional dis-ease. 

Classes are donation based and will be open to the public. No experience necessary, all are welcomed and encouraged to bring a loved one that might benefit from the teachings. 

When: Weekly, Sunday's 
Time: 10:30am - 11:30am
Where: Buddhamouse Emporium
134 Yale Ave., Claremont, Ca 91711
Cost: Donation

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Events & Trainings 

Mindful Awareness Practices (MAPs)
​6 Week UCLA-MARC Mindful Awareness Training Program

Affiliated Mindful Awareness Practices (MAPs)
Teacher, Melanie Yetter​
UCLA Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior, MARC

Claremont, Ca
MAPs 1
Sept. 21-Nov. 2, 2019
Break on Oct. 26th

MAPs ll
Sept. 22-Nov. 3, 2019
Break on Oct. 27th

Cost: $200
discounts on registration page

Mt. Baldy Zen Center Retreat
Reconnect with Self, Community, & Nature
Saturday Oct. 26 - Sunday Oct. 27, 2019

There are three important aspirations, we as humans, need and seek to feel whole and at peace. First, is our desire to have a healthy relationship with our “selves” to feel comfortable in our own skin. Second, is to feel connected and to be a part of a loving and nurturing community. Third, is to feel grounded and linked-in with our environment.

YogaBody is honored to offer our community an opportunity to embark upon the ventures of fulfilling the above three aspirations.

All are welcome to join us on an overnight retreat at the beautiful and peaceful, Mt. Baldy Zen Center. Yoga and Meditation practices will be led by two of our Master Teachers, Jeny Rae and Melanie Yetter. We have a full schedule of movement and meditation classes, opportunities for self-inquiry and personal development, partner and small group work, and outdoor exploration in the beautiful San Gabriel Mountains.

Arrival: Saturday 9am
Depart: Sunday 4:30pm

Cost: $300 per person, pre-registration is required, space is limited
Includes:
Meditation, Mindfulness, & Yoga Classes
Outdoor Activities
Full Room & Board
Vegetarian Meals (homemade & wonderfully yummy)

Universities and non-profits I have worked with in Southern California.