About Traveling Yogi, LLC

Traveling Yogi, LLC is based out of South Bend, IN; however, we do not have our own yoga studio. Instead, we specialize in traveling the region to all types of places to offer yoga classes to anyone, anywhere. This allows us to reach people that would not normally choose to (or be able to) go to a yoga studio on their own. At this time, our reach a 50 mile radius from Downtown South Bend. This includes St Joseph County, Elkhart County, Lake County, Porter County, LaPorte County, Marshall County, & Kosciusko County of Indiana. It also includes Berrien County, Cass County, St. Joseph County, Kalamazoo County, & Van Buren County of Michigan.

Traveling Yogi, LLC will provide all necessary yoga equipment for up to 15 students at a time. Provided yoga equipment includes the following: standard size yoga mats, yoga straps, 4 inch yoga blocks, mat sanitizer, and towels.

 

At Traveling Yogi, LLC, we offer 3 types of yoga classes all in the style of Hatha based alignment yoga. Hatha based alignment yoga is great for beginner (and advanced) yogis because it emphasizes on doing each pose in a way that keeps the body safe through modifications and the use of props.

We offer three types of classes. See below for a further description of each type of class:

  • Standard Class: In this Hatha based alignment yoga class, expect to do standing poses as well as seated and laying down poses on a yoga mat during this style of yoga. These yoga classes are 50 minutes.

  • Chair Class: This class is similar to Standard Class; however, it is done sitting in a chair or standing next to a chair. No floor poses. This type of yoga is best suited for those with physical limitations and/or people with limited time. Chair yoga classes are 30 minutes.

  • Assembly Class: This class is the same as the Standard Class only suited for more students at a time.

Any of the above classes (Standard, Chair, or Assembly) can be done virtually via a private Zoom link.

For more information on our offerings, please visit our Services page.

Commitment to Inclusivity, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility

Traveling Yogi, LLC holds the values of inclusivity, diversity, equity, and accessibility (IDEA) to a very high regard. We do our best to ensure everyone feels welcome and safe to participate in each yoga session. Everyone is always welcome regardless of ability, age, race, color, gender, sexual orientation, or religious affiliation. In an attempt to make yoga more accessible to all, we come to you for your yoga session, and we provide the equipment in case you don’t have it already. Online virtual classes are always an option too! And while not every class we teach is free, Traveling Yogi, LLC offers several classes in the community each month which are free and open to the public. Take a look at our calendar to find out where these classes are offered next!

 

About Melissa

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My name is Melissa Gunter, and I became a certified yoga instructor in May 2019 through the 200-HR Sagewater Yoga Teacher Training Program. Since then, I have taught in multiple places across St Joseph County including community events, private classes, schools, and virtual settings. While my formal yoga training is in Hatha-based alignment yoga, I also have experience in teaching chair yoga and children’s yoga.  Through my experience teaching, I have taught a wide range of the population including beginning yoga students, advanced yogis, children, and seniors. While I love teaching students of all abilities, my most favorite is people who are new to yoga. Opening up this mobile yoga “studio” allows me to reach all walks of life, especially those that wouldn’t necessarily seek out a yoga studio on their own. No matter the audience, I strive to ensure a safe and inclusive environment, where all students can connect their physical bodies with the present moment through movement and breath work.

I am a member of Yoga Alliance, and I am certified in CPR/First Aid/AED through the American Red Cross. 

While yoga is one of my greatest passions, I also enjoy birding, camping, and spending time with my family and pets.