Our Kardia team is growing and we are so excited to welcome to our crew long time Toronto yoga instructor and mother Melissa Tung.
Melissa has been teaching yoga based movement and meditation in Toronto, since 2010. Like Kardia's offerings, she believes a variety of activities are key to overall fitness. Her classes guide students to where inner awareness meets outward physicality by mixing modalities and flowing progressively toward challenges.
Kardia owner Heather sat down with Melissa and we’re excited to share a little more about who this new family member is.
Heather: Melissa, it’s so great to have you as part of our team. We’ve know each other for almost 10 years, before I was a certified yoga teacher. So wild. I’m excited to learn more about you as I know our community is.
So, what’s your favourite way to sweat?
Melissa: A long run - but an invigorating yoga class, a tough weights session or an energetic spin all are close to my heart.
Heather: I don’t know if I knew you were a runner - I love that! So with running we’re always talking about goals and goal setting. What are some goals you’re currently working on?
Melissa: Yes, goals are so important.
Being active with longevity in mind is my fitness goal. That said, I want to surprise myself and love a challenge, so you'll see me pushing as hard as I can while still having fun!
I have two personal goals. One is to inspire by being a model of what I share, and the second is to fully appreciate the value of my experiences and opportunities.
Professionally, my goal is for students to discover more about themselves through physical achievements, mindful capacity or confidence.
Heather: I love that, and I love the professional goal for our community too. Last question, now what can our Kardia community expect in your class?
Melissa: People can expect a flowing full body practice. I like to add in novel variations or an interesting pose, but emphasize the work up towards that moment as the "real practice".
Join Melissa OUTDOORS Wednesday nights from 6:30-7:30pm for our NEW Intermediate Yoga Flow. Sign up at www.KardiaAthletica.com.