M E E T T H E T E A M
MELISSA
I discovered yoga during my time as a college student. Throughout the years I have continued to practice and discovered that yoga has made me more mindful and has brought my awareness on how to slow down. I gained a better understanding as to how important it was to listen to your body, allowing your breath to guide you. Yoga was the missing link to my fitness routine. Suddenly everything made sense. My love for yoga and taking care of the body and mind began to grow. This led me to become a certified Holistic Health Coach at the Institute for Integrative Nutrition in New York City in 2012. Today I am passionate about sharing my love for yoga as well as the peace and balance it offers for the body and mind. I am inspired and dedicated to causing a ripple effect. Having one feel whole and complete at the end of class is my main goal. I completed my 200 RYT Hatha/ Vinyasa in August 2016 from The Om Yoga Center in Watertown CT. My classes have something for everyone, the chance to restore or challenge yourself with focus on breath and getting stronger through optimal alignment. I invite my students to take up space and find their own creative expression.
JESSICA
Jessica Daly DeVitto (I go by Jessica Daly)
Yoga expands my mind. It gives me the gift of imagination.
Yoga is a magical movement that connects oneself utilizing the mana, blooming into bliss. Yoga walks alongside me every day. I completed my 200 hours with Be. Yoga. Kristin led us in a deep understanding of finding our voice and utilizing it through the lens of Erich Schiffman, B. K. S. Iyengar, and Ganga White. Yoga imprinted on me as I did to it.Expressing my passion through words, movement, and creativity practices. Honoring every “body,” and always being a student on a learning journey. These are the roots of my teaching.
LIZ
Liz Burgess earned her 200 YTT certification in March 2020 through Chromatic Yoga in Thomaston, CT. Since then, she has taught classes at March Farm hilltop through Akasa Studio in Thomaston, at Holistic Dragon in Watertown, and at Walker Road Vineyards in Woodbury. Liz's yoga flows are centered around a peak pose with intentional layering postures to encourage engagement and stretching of reciprocal muscles. Liz believes that yoga is for all - she encourages her clients to empower themselves to make the right choices for their own bodies while offering modifications, assists, and suggestions along the way. In addition to teaching yoga, Liz works full time in the Ed Tech space; loves hiking, kayaking, and walking her senior pup; traveling with her husband and friends; and exploring all of the wonderful businesses and attractions that Watertown and the local communities have to offer! If you have any questions for Liz, please reach out to her at Lizburgessyoga@gmail.com.
MARLY
Marly Ahearn is a 200 hour certified yoga teacher with over four years of practice at The Yoga Room. By day, she is a dedicated school teacher, and her own yoga journey inspired her to become a teacher both in the classroom and on the mat. Marly leads slow flow classes that focuses on syncing movement with breath and grounding. Her goal is to create a calm, supportive space where students can connect with themselves on and off the mat.
MAR
Mar is a certified Pilates instructor through the International Sports Sciences Association (ISSA) and a licensed therapist with a passion for both mental and physical wellness. With a unique approach to movement, she blends her therapeutic background with creative, feel-good workouts that go beyond the mat. Her classes are known for incorporating playful, unexpected elements such as dance inspired flows and mindful breathwork, making fitness fun, accessible, and deeply nourishing. Mar believes that exercise should never feel like a chore and her mission is to help others reconnect with their bodies, reduce stress, and find joy through through movement.
