Melissa Soong, MS, MYT Director
Melissa is a yoga teacher and Program Director of Meridian Yoga Technique with Science of Self Yoga. She was a social work program director at a supportive housing facility for chronically homeless adults for a decade in NYC. She continues the work of community healing with Holistic Health Services at the NY Harm Reduction Educators and collaborations with other local nonprofit organizations. She is extremely grateful to her teachers who have provided the path to knowledge that can have a profound impact on others - thank you always Rose Erin Vaughan, Yoshio Hama, Juan Cortez, Grand Master Abdul Musawwir.
Website: www.melissasoong.com
Favorite acu point:
Spleen4 - I have personally found this very helpful in moving stagnation and am into the idea of its assistance in opening the central channel (Chong Mai/Penetrating Vessel).
Certifications:
Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW)
Acu Detox Specialist - NADA
Science of Self 200 Hour YTT
Science of Self 300 Hour Advanced YTT
Science of Self MYT Level 1 and 2
Science of Self Herbs for Yogis Certification
Science of Self Hatha Yoga Pradipika Certification
How has MYT impacted your life?
MYT has provided me an incredible vehicle to connect with others in their path of healing. The shift to a virtual platform is a great way to meet people from all over the world. It’s important to me that everyone is the primary person in their own path of healing, the process of being the witness (as the client and the practitioner) is profound and beautiful. In my own personal practice, MYT has helped me to recognize imbalances and energetic patterns that exist in my body and provided a way to work on this as my knowledge deepens. I am extremely grateful to embark upon this path of knowledge.
Specializations
I specialize in working with people from many walks of life, from those that are just looking to become more aware of their internal patterns to those with specific issues. I have experience working in high stress environments, with clients who have issues related to mental health, addiction, trauma, and more. I am also passionate about helping those who work in nonprofit settings, as a way to assist in managing the stress of the environment.