Yoga
A mindful, breath-centered practice designed to support mobility, balance, and nervous system health. Sessions are personalized to meet you where you are — physically, mentally, and energetically.
“Yoga is not about touching your toes. It’s about what you learn on the way down.”
— Judith Hanson Lasater
Yoga that meets you
where you are
Yoga at Life Luster is an invitation to move with awareness, breath, and compassion. Rather than pushing toward shapes or outcomes, sessions focus on how movement feels in your body — supporting mobility, balance, and a calmer nervous system.
Each practice is thoughtfully adapted to your experience, energy, and needs on any given day. Whether you’re new to yoga, returning after time away, or looking for a more supportive approach, you’re encouraged to move at your own pace.
What to expect from your yoga practice
Each session is guided with care, intention, and attention to how your body feels in the moment.
Pranayama: Breath centered guidance
Movement is paired with conscious breathing to support focus, ease, and nervous system regulation and grounded integration.
Personalized pacing and options
Postures and transitions are adapted to you, your energy, and experience level — where there’s no pressure to perform and an emphasis on awareness and connection to the wisdom in your body.
Mantra, Mudra and Meditation
Mantra, mudra, and meditation may be offered to deepen connection, support subtle energetic balance, and invite a sense of inner remembering.
Energetic practices of alignment through the Chakra system and subtle body
Subtle energetic practices may draw on the chakra system to encourage balance, clarity, and a deeper connection between body, breath, and awareness.
Time to settle and integrate
Each practice includes moments of stillness or rest to help you leave feeling grounded and restored.
Private sessions or small groups are for you if…
- You’re new to yoga or returning after time away
You don’t need prior experience to begin. Each session is guided with care and options. - You want to move with more awareness and ease
Practices emphasize breath, presence, and how movement feels — not how it looks. - You’re managing stress, tension, or fatigue
Sessions are designed to support nervous system balance and a sense of calm. - You prefer a supportive, non-intimidating environment
There’s no pressure to push, perform, or compare. - You’re interested in sustainable movement
Yoga is approached as a long-term practice that supports your body through change over time. - You’re a seasoned practitioner seeking deeper connection
You want to explore the practices of yoga and sadhana with greater depth, intention, and continuity.
Upcoming Yoga Offerings
Join an upcoming class, series, or retreat. Each offering is designed to support mindful movement, connection, and sustainable practice.
Private Sessions: Yoga, Pilates & Meditation
One-on-one sessions available by request in Austin — in your home, at Melissa’s home, a preferred location, or virtually via Zoom.
Returning Home: Tools for Remembering
A 5-day retreat in the Texas Hill Country with yoga, reflection, and heart-centered practices.
Proper Hotel: Yoga + Pilates
A weekly blend of mindful yoga and strength-focused Pilates in a refined, restorative setting.
Ready to begin your yoga practice?
Wherever you’re starting from, you don’t have to do it alone.