About Me

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Here’s my story:

I am a Life-Giving Educator—a mindfulness guide who strives to balance structure and flow to create rhythm, health, and freedom. I believe true education must flow as a living structure, person to person, in a space of mutual giving and receiving. It’s a conversation between engaged listeners, where each participant becomes a co-owner of the dialogue. Together, we accomplish more when we align as a unit of openness and unpredictability.

I have a deep passion for teaching people about their bodies and psyche. Our bodies are our temple spaces—the only true homes we ever have. If we don’t know how to care for them—keeping them clean and balanced physically, mentally, and emotionally—our ability to thrive is compromised.

My holistic journey began with yoga in 2004, and I’ve been teaching for nearly as long. After years of immersing myself in the practice of Raja Yoga, I began offering 200-hour Yoga Alliance Teacher Trainings.

My greatest joy comes from witnessing transformation.

I’m a Waldorf Educator and love blending creativity, rhythm, and connection into daily life. My passion for education and growth doesn’t stop at the classroom—it’s woven into everything I do. I believe in nurturing the whole person, fostering curiosity, and creating spaces where learning feels alive and joyful.

As a Waldorf educator, I cherish the power of storytelling, art, singing and hands-on experiences to bring lessons to life. Every day is an opportunity to cultivate wonder, whether through teaching, parenting, or simply sharing a moment of presence with another person.

I am now the mother to an amazingly beautiful teen! Our relationship over the last 14 years has transformed me in so many incredible ways. Waking up to motherhood has been quite the journey for me. I didn't have big plans to be a mother, so I hadn't considered A LOT. Fortunately, I learned from many amazing teachers that shaped and supported my awakening. I am grateful to now pass on the wisdom of all my teachers.

Whatever I'm doing my goal is the same: to help others feel connected—to themselves and their unique purpose. I strive to guide children, families, and communities to discover their inner rhythms and unique voices, embracing the balance of structure and spontaneity that leads to true freedom.

This commitment to connection also drives my personal journey. I’m continuously learning and evolving, seeking ways to deepen my understanding of the human experience. From exploring ancient wisdom to experimenting with new practices, I’m devoted to walking the path alongside those I teach and support.

Life is a dance, a pulsation, of movement and stillness, structure and flow. My work is about finding mindfulness and revelation in that rhythm—both for myself and for those I serve—so we can live with greater harmony, purpose, and joy.

You are the Key to a Beautiful, Life-Giving Reality!

Credentials

Waldorf Grades Teacher Certification with Antioch University

Working towards Master of Education 

B.A. Psychology and Environmental and Growth Management Studies

Yoga Alliance Experienced Yoga Teacher and Registered Yoga School - Shine On Yoga & Healing Center

Family Constellations Therapy Certification - Systemic Engineering of the Soul

Meditation/Breathwork Guide

Jikiden Reiki 1 & 2 / 3rd Degree Usui Reiki

Ashtanga/Sivananda/Kundalini/Anusara Yoga Teacher Trainings

Theta Healing® Practitioner

Mystery School - Adept, Teacher of Light Initiation, DNA Life Activation, King Salomon Healing Modality

Pranic Healing - Basic, Advanced, Psychotherapy, Crystal, Arhatic Yoga Prep.

Thai Yoga Massage Training

Ayurvedic PanchaKarma Therapist

Integrative Medical Massage Training, LMT 102100

3 year training in Body Dialogues with Janice Rous: Alexander Technique, Stough Breathing Coordination and Iyengar Yoga

Human Design/Gene Keys Guide

Mindfulness Educator with Mindful Schools

Discipline and Guidance Guide with Simplicity Parenting

Art of Storytelling with Nancy Mellon

Journey of a Young Women – rites of passages for young women

Ordained Minister with Light Wing Center

Amber Melendy

Life Giving Educator

Amber is a passionate educator, yoga teacher, and guide for families, dedicated to helping people connect deeply with their bodies, minds, and hearts. With over 20 years of experience in yoga and holistic education, she’s on a mission to help individuals discover their unique selves and live more fully in the now. She believes that our bodies are sacred temple spaces—the only true homes we have—and that understanding how to care for them is key to a thriving life.

Since 2004, Amber has been both a student and teacher of yoga, offering 200-hour Yoga Alliance Teacher Trainings and guiding others in the deep, transformative practices of Rajas yoga. Her true passion is creating safe, nurturing spaces for people to explore their true selves and unlock the wisdom within. Watching her students open to the full potential of their lives and embrace every part of themselves has fueled her mission of guiding others toward full embodiment in the now.

As a certified Waldorf Teacher and mother, Amber blends her expertise in education with her love for nature and human being-ness. She believes in creating conscious, life-giving environments for children, teaching them to embrace both the beauty and challenges that life offers. Amber’s journey as a parent has been one of constant evolution, unlearning the patterns of control and passive-aggressiveness to become a more mindful, connected guide for her daughter. Her work emphasizes the importance of leaving a legacy for future generations—helping families raise children in a way that honors their natural curiosity, creativity, and connection to the world around them.

Amber is an Integrative Medical Massage Therapist (MA102100), passionate about touch, connection, and the healing power of the body. In a world where we are often touch-deprived and disconnected, she sees Thai yoga massage and somatic practices as essential tools for fostering healthy family and community bonds. Through her platforms, HeartRoot Parenting and Learning with Nature, she offers practical, down-to-earth resources that focus on deprogramming, emotional intelligence, and the art of living in alignment with nature.

When in her sanctuary, Amber enjoys sipping fine teas, watercolor painting, dancing, and exploring the natural world with her amazing family. She believes in creating realities infused with imagination, intuition, and inspiration—because it’s time for all of us to truly thrive in the NOW.

We are Divine Manifestations of Supreme Consciousness and it is our Birthright to enjoy thisLife-Giving Reality.

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